Best Khan Academy Alternatives for Adult Learners
For an adult who liked Khan Academy's math and science, the best alternative is Brilliant: interactive lessons that ask before they teach, from algebra to calculus, coding and AI. For university courses and professional certificates, pick Coursera. For subjects school skipped, like psychology and money, pick Mochivia.
For adults learning on their own after school who have used Khan Academy, or are deciding whether to, and want something past its K-12 and early-college courses. Khan Academy itself is free, with no ads, from a nonprofit.
Ranked by how well each one serves an adult learning on their own, past what school covered. Mochivia is our app, and it’s ranked by the same rule as the others. Checked .
1. Brilliant
Interactive math, science, coding and AI, past school level.
Each lesson focuses on a single concept and asks you questions before it teaches. Its tutor, Koji, tracks what you've mastered and missed and builds your learning plan around the gaps.
- Limit
- It isn't free like Khan Academy: Premium is $30 a month or $240 a year, and the free plan stops at two lessons a day.
- Price
- Free plan: two lessons a day, with occasional ads. Premium: $30 a month or $240 a year on Brilliant's US subscribe page.
- Checked · brilliant.org/subscribe
2. Coursera
University courses, degrees and professional certificates.
Courses and programs from more than 375 universities and companies, degrees awarded by accredited university partners, and certificates from companies such as Google and IBM, with an AI tutor, Coach, inside courses.
- Limit
- The free audit ended in August 2025: most courses now let you take only the first section free, unless financial aid unlocks the rest.
- Price
- Coursera Plus: $59 a month with a 7-day free trial, or $399 a year with a 14-day money-back guarantee. Single courses and programs: $49–$79 a month.
- Checked · coursera.org/courseraplus
3. MochiviaOur app
Subjects school skipped, such as psychology, money and economics, and philosophy.
Each 5–10 minute lesson teaches one idea and asks you to predict, sort or choose before it explains, and common mistakes get their own explanations. Lessons connect into roadmaps that also cover history, science, and AI and technology.
- Limit
- It isn't built for school math or test prep, and it's iPhone only: no Android app, and lessons aren't on the web.
4. freeCodeCamp
Learning to code for free, toward full-stack development.
A donor-supported 501(c)(3) charity with free certifications that each need projects and an exam, laddering toward a Full Stack Developer certification.
- Limit
- It's coding only, and each certification is around 300 hours of coursework.
- Price
- Free. No paid tier and no in-app purchases.
- Checked · freecodecamp.org/news/introducing-freecodecamp-checkpoint-certi…
5. Udemy
One practical skill, such as a tool, a framework or an exam, as a course you keep.
Courses are bought once with lifetime access, every course passes a quality review before it's published, and eligible course purchases can be refunded within 30 days.
- Limit
- Subscription plans bought on udemy.com aren't refundable unless the law requires it.
- Price
- Courses list at $19.99–$199.99 each, bought once. Personal Plan starts at $13 a month.
- Checked · udemy.com/pricing
Questions
Is there something like Khan Academy for adults?
Brilliant is the closest for math, science and coding past school level, though it isn't free: Premium was $30 a month or $240 a year on October 14, 2026. Coursera has university courses and professional certificates. Mochivia covers subjects such as psychology, money and economics, and philosophy in 5–10 minute lessons.
Is there a free alternative to Khan Academy?
freeCodeCamp is free for coding, certifications included. Brilliant's free plan gives you two lessons a day. Coursera lets you take the first section of most courses free. Mochivia is free to download and try.
Is Khan Academy still free?
Yes. Khan Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and its library of videos, articles, practice questions and lessons is free, with no ads. Khanmigo, its AI tutor, is free for teachers and $4 a month or $44 a year for learners and parents (October 14, 2026).
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- khanacademy.org/about
- support.khanacademy.org/hc/en-us/articles/202260114-Does-it-cos…
- khanmigo.ai/pricing
- brilliant.org/subscribe
- brilliant.org/about
- brilliant.org
- coursera.org/courseraplus
- coursera.org/about
- coursera.org/degrees
- blog.coursera.org/introducing-courseras-new-course-preview-expe…
- blog.coursera.org/coach-wins-newsweek-ai-impact-award
- freecodecamp.org/news/introducing-freecodecamp-checkpoint-certi…
- udemy.com/pricing
- success.udemy.com/s/article/229604248
- success.udemy.com/s/article/1500009316361
- success.udemy.com/s/article/229605348
Try Mochivia on iPhone
Short lessons that ask you to think before they explain.
