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Canvas Network vs Craftsy
Both stand on online course marketplaces. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5
Canvas Network offers educator-focused courses with flexible activity schedules and access across web and listed operating systems. Account setup, course start dates, and course-specific certificate availability are useful details to check before enrolling.
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Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid
Craftsy combines a free option with a large Premium class catalog, mixed course formats, and access across web and mobile devices. Offline use and shared Premium access add flexibility for learners and families.
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| Canvas Network | Craftsy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Web, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Premium: $125 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Craftsy |
| Website | canvas.net | craftsy.com |
| On online course marketplaces | #1 of 138 | #27 of 138 |
Canvas Network: what it does well
- Free platform for professional development courses
- Anyone with an email address can enroll
- Learners can complete activities at their convenience
- Android and iOS apps support assignments and discussions
What to know first
- A separate Canvas Network account is required
- Materials open on or after the course start date
- Canvas Network does not issue certificates
- Mobile apps do not support every Canvas feature
Craftsy: what it does well
- Free plan available
- More than 2,000 Premium classes
- Web, iOS, and Android access
- Offline access supported
- Premium sharing for up to three people
What to know first
- Premium costs $125 a year
- Course formats are mixed rather than specified
- Business plans are offered separately
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