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CreativeLive vs SWAYAM
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.
Paid iPhone
CreativeLive pairs a large on-demand catalog with more than 100 live classes each year. The paid iOS service also includes offline access, certificates, and business-plan availability.
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Free plan AndroidWeb
SWAYAM offers free courses across a broad range of study levels and includes several learning formats. Certificate exams cost extra, and availability varies by semester and instructor.
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| CreativeLive | SWAYAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | Android, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Creator Pass: $299 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | CreativeLive | Not published |
| Website | creativelive.com | swayam.gov.in |
| On online course marketplaces | #111 of 138 | #16 of 138 |
CreativeLive: what it does well
- 2,300+ on-demand classes
- 100+ live classes yearly
- Offline access
- Course certificates
- Business plans available
What to know first
- No free plan
- Creator Pass costs 299.00 USD yearly
- Listed platform is iOS
- Annual billing for stated plan
SWAYAM: what it does well
- Course access is free.
- Online courses have no specific age or eligibility criterion.
- Some courses are self-paced with no enrollment deadline.
- Offers web and Android access.
- Course materials include videos, readings, quizzes, and discussion forums.
What to know first
- Certificate exams require a fee.
- Proctored exams take place in person at designated centres.
- Not all courses are available every semester.
- Course content requires an internet connection.
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