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Craftsy vs eKnowledge
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.
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.
Visit CraftsyChoose eKnowledge if you need a course marketplace and learning management system with several teaching formats, authoring tools, progress tracking, and organization branding. Instructors should weigh the minimum sales commission on the free instructor plan, while organizations should compare their instructor and student needs with each plan’s stated limits and monthly price.
Visit eKnowledgeThe facts
| Craftsy | eKnowledge | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, iPhone, Android | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $125 a year | Organization Starter: 599 ZAR a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 11 |
| Maker | Craftsy | eKnowledge |
| Website | craftsy.com | eknowledge.co.za |
| On online course marketplaces | #27 of 138 | #17 of 138 |
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
eKnowledge: what it does well
- Supports instructor-led, self-paced, blended, and online courses.
- Includes tools to author courses and upload SCORM content.
- Tracks learner activity, resource progress, and completion.
- Offers forums, wikis, glossaries, database activities, and teams.
- Supports multilingual content and mobile-responsive access.
What to know first
- Instructor Freemium requires a minimum 35% sales commission.
- Organization Freemium is limited to 2 instructors and 25 students.
- Organization Starter costs 599 ZAR a month.
- The listed plans cap courses, bundles, subscriptions, and consultancy hours.
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