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ExpertShare 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.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
ExpertShare combines course learning with a marketplace for products, services, and expertise. Its free creator uploads and mobile learning are useful, while course prices and agreed service charges vary by offering.
Visit ExpertShare Free plan Web
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.
Visit KowchaThe facts
| ExpertShare | Kowcha | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Kikuyu Beginners Lesson: $25, paid once | See the plans |
| Plans published | 5 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | expertshare.org | kowcha.com |
| On online course marketplaces | #37 of 138 | #41 of 138 |
ExpertShare: what it does well
- Over 300 courses are listed
- Students can earn course certificates
- Courses work on smartphones and tablets
- Creators upload without setup or listing fees
- Payments support cards and PayPal
What to know first
- Creator service charges are agreed separately
- Users must meet minimum age requirements
- No business plans are offered
- Paid courses have separate purchase prices
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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