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Frontend Masters vs Open edX

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

Advanced web dev video courses.

Open-source learning platform.

The verdict

Both Frontend Masters and Open edX are credible education tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Choose Frontend Masters if you want a higher overall rating (4.7/5). Advanced web dev video courses.

Choose Open edX if you'd rather have a lower starting price (free) and a free plan to start on. Open-source learning platform.

Frontend Masters vs Open edX: side by side

DimensionFrontend MastersOpen edX
Starting priceFrom $39/moFreeWinner
Free planNoYesWinner
Pricing modelSubscriptionOpen source
Best forDevelopersEnterprise, Developers
PlatformsWebWeb, Self Hosted
Rating4.7/5Winner4.2/5

Frontend Masters key facts

Vendor
Frontend Masters
Pricing
Subscription — From $39/mo
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web
Best for
Developers
Editor rating
4.7 / 5
Founded
2012
Headquarters
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Open edX key facts

Vendor
Axim Collaborative
Pricing
Open source — Free
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Web, Self Hosted
Best for
Enterprise, Developers
Editor rating
4.2 / 5
Founded
2013
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts

Frequently asked questions

Is Frontend Masters better than Open edX?

Neither is universally better — Frontend Masters edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is Frontend Masters or Open edX cheaper?

Open edX is the more affordable of the two to get started, at free. Frontend Masters starts at from $39/mo; Open edX starts at free.

Can Frontend Masters replace Open edX?

Yes for most teams — both are education tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.