Side by side
Craftsy vs Maven
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.
Visit Craftsy Free plan Web
Choose Maven if you want to teach through cohorts, workshops, or Lightning Lessons and use its included audience and course tools. The free-to-use model ends when a student pays, when Maven keeps 10% and instructors also pay Stripe fees; paid offerings have a $200 minimum.
Visit MavenThe facts
| Craftsy | Maven | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, iPhone, Android | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $125 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Craftsy | Not published |
| Website | craftsy.com | maven.com |
| On online course marketplaces | #27 of 138 | #33 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
Maven: what it does well
- Free to use until a student pays.
- Supports cohort courses, workshops, and free Lightning Lessons.
- Includes email marketing, landing pages, and lead generation tools.
- Uses Stripe for enrollment payments and instructor payouts.
- Can create Zoom event links and share recordings.
What to know first
- Maven keeps 10% of paid enrollments, plus Stripe fees apply to instructors.
- Paid offerings have a $200 platform minimum.
- Lightning Lessons do not integrate with Google Meet, Teams, or other webinar platforms.
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