edX vs Rosetta Stone

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is edX or Rosetta Stone better?

Neither clearly leads. edX starts at On request and Rosetta Stone at $13.25/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, edX or Rosetta Stone?

edX starts at On request and Rosetta Stone at $13.25/month.

Does edX or Rosetta Stone run on more platforms?

Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.

What is edX best used for?

edX is most often used for learners seeking university-level credentials from elite institutions (mit, harvard, cambridge), career changers pursuing micromasters or professional certificates, individuals in regions with limited access to higher education. Of those, learners seeking university-level credentials from elite institutions (mit, harvard, cambridge) and career changers pursuing micromasters or professional certificates are not what Rosetta Stone is typically brought in for.

What can edX do that Rosetta Stone cannot?

edX covers Video lectures, Interactive exercises, Discussion forums, Certificates. Rosetta Stone covers Immersive learning, Speech recognition, TruAccent, Live tutoring. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.