Side by side
eKnowledge vs Schoo
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.
Choose 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 eKnowledgeSchoo offers a free entry point alongside larger premium libraries and a business option. Choose according to lesson volume, live teaching, mobile downloads, or team access rather than listed prices.
Visit SchooThe facts
| eKnowledge | Schoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Web, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Organization Starter: 599 ZAR a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 11 | 4 |
| Maker | eKnowledge | Schoo |
| Website | eknowledge.co.za | schoo.jp |
| On online course marketplaces | #17 of 138 | #28 of 138 |
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.
Schoo: what it does well
- Free membership available
- Daily live lessons
- Large premium recorded library
- Mobile lesson downloads on Premium
- Business plan supports 20 IDs minimum
What to know first
- Business plan requires 20 IDs
- Premium features require subscription access
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