Coursera review

Coursera ranks first because it combines the broadest catalog of university and company programs with a subscription that puts no cap on certificates. Coursera Plus covers more than 10,000 courses, Projects, Specializations and Professional Certificate programs from 350+ partners such as Google, IBM, Duke University, the University of Michigan and Stanford. Monthly billing is $59 after a 7-day free trial, and the annual plan lists at $399, discounted to $239.40 until November 30, 2026. Learners who want only one topic can buy a single course or Specialization instead, at $49 to $79 a month. Coursera says regular learners can save up to 30% a month with Plus. The limits matter: degrees, MasterTrack Certificates and some named programs sit outside the subscription, and taking the 14-day refund on the annual plan revokes certificates earned in that window. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

Self-learners who want many certificates from universities and companies

Price

Coursera Plus $59 per month after a 7-day free trial, or $399 a year ($239.40 on an offer ending November 30, 2026); single courses $49 to $79 a month.

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Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Coursera Plus opens 10,000+ courses, Projects, Specializations and Professional Certificates
• Programs from 350+ universities and companies, including Google, IBM, Duke University and Stanford
• No limit on certificates earned with Coursera Plus
• Single courses and Specializations sold separately at $49 to $79 a month
• Coursera for Teams covers up to 125 employees

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Monthly plan has a 7-day free trial before the first charge
• Strength: Annual plan has a 14-day refund window
• Strength: Certificates can be added to a resume and LinkedIn profile
• Weakness: Coursera Plus does not include degrees or MasterTrack Certificate programs
• Weakness: Some courses, Specializations and Professional Certificates are excluded from Plus
• Weakness: Certificates earned in the first 14 days are revoked if you take the annual refund

Key facts

• Catalog in Coursera Plus: 10,000+ courses and programs
• Partners: 350+ universities and companies
• Coursera Plus monthly: $59 a month after a 7-day free trial
• Coursera Plus annual: $399 a year, $239.40 on an offer ending November 30, 2026

Where it ranks

Coursera is No. 1 in our Best Online Course Platforms For Learners verdict.