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Kowcha vs Kurse
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
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.
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Kurse combines learner features with tools for building and administering workplace courses. The free tier and trial provide an entry point, while paid plans add broader content access, support, and business controls.
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| Kowcha | Kurse | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Grow: $99 a month | Premium: $149 a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | kowcha.com | kurse.no |
| On online course marketplaces | #40 of 138 | #43 of 138 |
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.
Kurse: what it does well
- Tailored learning paths and course library
- Progress tracking, quizzes, and certificates
- Builder supports video, PDFs, links, and assignments
- Public or private course controls
- Seven-day trial needs no credit card
What to know first
- Free plan includes limited support
- Premium and Business are billed per user monthly
- Prices exclude VAT