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Craftsy vs Kowcha
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.
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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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Choose Kowcha if you want to offer courses, digital materials, or communities through a hosted learning platform with a free option. Course quick-start templates are unavailable on the free plan.
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| Craftsy | Kowcha | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, iPhone, Android | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $125 a year | Grow: $99 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Maker | Craftsy | Not published |
| Website | craftsy.com | kowcha.com |
| On online course marketplaces | #27 of 138 | #40 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
Kowcha: what it does well
- Course builder supports multimedia lessons and scheduled or self-paced classes.
- Free Forever includes Kowcha video hosting.
- Customers retain ownership of student data and content.
- Data export is available.
- Pro checkout supports MPESA, cards, and PayPal.
What to know first
- The free plan is limited to 20 GB of space.
- Free users do not get course quick-start templates.
- There are no mobile apps.
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