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Canvas Network vs KITES

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.

Canvas Network

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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KITES

Free plan Web

KITES combines live teaching with applied entrepreneurial work and certificates. Its free web courses suit learners comfortable studying online, while the Summer 2026 camp adds structured startup practice and pitching.

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The facts

	Canvas Network	KITES
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Yes	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Startup Summer Camp — Private School: ₹1,000, paid once
Plans published	2	4
Maker	Not published	KITES
Website	canvas.net	aravalihub.in
On online course marketplaces	#1 of 138	#83 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

KITES: what it does well

Free courses with live online instruction
Applied assignments produce practical briefs and decisions
Certificates available for courses
Bilingual Hindi-English summer camp
Investor pitch day and seed funding included

What to know first

No mobile apps
No offline access
Camp seats listed at 120
Private-school camp costs ₹1,000, paid once

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