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ExpertShare 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.
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 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
| ExpertShare | Maven | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | expertshare.org | maven.com |
| On online course marketplaces | #37 of 138 | #33 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
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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