Side by side
KITES vs Stepik
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 Web
KITES combines live teaching with applied entrepreneurial work and certificates. Its free web courses suit learners comfortable studying online, while the Summer 2026 camp adds structured startup practice and pitching.
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Stepik combines course authoring, learner access, and integration options in one education platform. Its free public course creation is distinct from paid courses, which carry a commission, while Enterprise cannot currently be newly subscribed to.
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| KITES | Stepik | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Startup Summer Camp — Private School: ₹1,000, paid once | Pro: 2,900 RUB a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Maker | KITES | Stepik |
| Website | aravalihub.in | stepik.org |
| On online course marketplaces | #83 of 138 | #4 of 138 |
KITES: what it does well
- Free courses with live online instruction
- Applied assignments produce practical briefs and decisions
- Certificates available for courses
- Bilingual Hindi-English summer camp
- Investor pitch day and seed funding included
What to know first
- No mobile apps
- No offline access
- Camp seats listed at 120
- Private-school camp costs ₹1,000, paid once
Stepik: what it does well
- Free public course creation includes automatic assignment checking.
- Paid courses include built-in payment processing.
- LTI 1.1 integration names six learning platforms.
- Learners can study offline and earn completion certificates.
What to know first
- Enterprise is unavailable to new subscribers since May 2023.
- Paid courses incur a commission on payments.