Outschool vs Udemy

February 25, 2026
Outschool ($240.2M)
Outschool
Udemy ($511.4M)
Udemy
Outschool and Udemy are both US-based online education platforms. They aim to expand access to knowledge outside of traditional schools and universities and allow students to learn at their own pace. Both platforms operate globally, but the language of instruction is primarily English.

But Outschool (founded in 2015) is primarily aimed at children and teenagers (typically ages 3 to 18). It offers live online (video) classes and interactive activities. Lessons are conducted by independent teachers in small groups. You can choose classes based on your interests and create your own curriculum.

Udemy (2010) is a marketplace of courses (not live) on a wide range of topics, from IT to art. It offers tens of thousands of courses, created by independent teachers and experts. You can take several courses at the same time. The platform is suitable for all ages, for both personal development and professional training.
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Editor: Nadia Neveu
Nadia Neveu is a senior editor for EdTechStartups. She is a writer covering early childhood education, K-12, higher education and edtech business, and her work has appeared in The New York Times, BBC and Vice. Nadia holds a degree in mass communication from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Nadia is also a student in the Master of Science in Data Analytics program at the University of Houston-Downtown. Nadia seeks to uplift all teachers in the work that they do and support them as leaders and agents of change. You can contact Nadia at neveu(at)edtechstartups(dot)com