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Open edX vs Wakelet

Open edX logo

Open edX

Education

Open-source platform powering online learning

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wakelet logo

Wakelet

Education

Save, organize, and share content for learning

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Open edX no license fees for software but requires separate spending on hosting, infrastructure, and maintenance; Wakelet free Starter plan caps at 3 collections, 250 items and 1GB storage
  • They diverge on capability: Open edX covers Course authoring, Wakelet covers Content curation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Open edX and Wakelet actually diverge.

Attributes where Open edX and Wakelet differ
AttributeOpen edXWakelet
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb, IOS, Android, Chrome Extension

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Education), founded (2012).

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.

Only in Open edX

  • Course authoring
  • Interactive videos
  • Assessments
  • Discussions
  • Certificates
  • Analytics
  • Mobile apps
  • xBlocks

Only in Wakelet

  • Content curation
  • Collections
  • Collaboration
  • Embedding
  • PDF export
  • Customization
  • Spaces
  • Comments

Both cover

  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Open edX

  • MOOC creationnot Wakelet
  • Corporate trainingnot Wakelet
  • Blended learningnot Wakelet
  • Degree programsnot Wakelet

Wakelet

  • Teachers and schools curating multimedia collections and student portfoliosnot Open edX

Where each one falls short

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

Open edX

  • No license fees for software but requires separate spending on hosting, infrastructure, and maintenance
  • Customization and support from third-party providers requires additional investment

Wakelet

  • Free Starter plan caps at 3 collections, 250 items and 1GB storage
  • Education Group plan is billed annually at $160/year for only 1 teacher and 30 students, with extra teachers at $40/year and extra students at $4/year
  • Group plan requires a minimum of 2 seats at $119.99 per seat per year
  • Enterprise plan is yearly billing only

Pricing, plan by plan

Open edX

Free
  • Self-HostedFree
    • Full platform
    • Community support
    • All features
  • Managed Hosting$undefined/month
    • Hosted solution
    • Support
    • Maintenance

Wakelet

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited collections
    • Collaboration
    • Embedding
  • Pro$4.99/month
    • Custom branding
    • Advanced analytics
    • Priority support
  • EducationFree
    • All Free
    • Spaces
    • Rostering

Which should you pick?

Choose Open edX if

  • You need course authoring.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want interactive videos.
Open edX review

Choose Wakelet if

  • You need content curation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, Chrome Extension.
  • You also want collections.
Wakelet review

Questions people ask

Is Open edX or Wakelet better?
Neither clearly leads. Open edX starts at Free and Wakelet at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Open edX or Wakelet?
Open edX starts at Free and Wakelet at Free.
Does Open edX or Wakelet run on more platforms?
Open edX runs on Web, IOS, Android. Wakelet runs on Web, IOS, Android, Chrome Extension.
Can I use Open edX for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Open edX best used for?
Open edX is most often used for mooc creation, corporate training, blended learning, degree programs. Of those, mooc creation and corporate training are not what Wakelet is typically brought in for.
What can Open edX do that Wakelet cannot?
Open edX covers Course authoring, Interactive videos, Assessments, Discussions. Wakelet covers Content curation, Collections, Collaboration, Embedding. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Open edX: How much does Open edX cost?

Open edX software itself is completely free with no license fees. Organizations must cover their own hosting, infrastructure, maintenance, and customization costs.

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Wakelet: Does Wakelet offer a free plan?

Yes, Wakelet provides a complimentary plan to begin creating collections. "Paid plans are available for individuals, groups, schools, and organizations that need more space and features."

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Open edX: Are there hosting options for Open edX?

Open edX offers three deployment options: self-hosted (organizations deploy independently), managed providers (third-party companies offer cost-effective managed services), and a free sandbox for testing.

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Wakelet: What types of content can I save in Wakelet?

You can capture "links, files, images, videos, notes, and content" from various platforms and organize them into visual collections for easy access and sharing.

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Open edX: What does free mean for Open edX?

There are no license fees to use the Open edX software. Organizations can download and deploy it independently or use managed hosting providers for a fee.

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Wakelet: Is there customer support available?

Yes, support resources are provided including a Help Centre and the ability to contact support directly through their ticketing system for assistance with account or product questions.

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