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Kowcha 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.
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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Schoo 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.
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| Kowcha | Schoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Grow: $99 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Schoo |
| Website | kowcha.com | schoo.jp |
| On online course marketplaces | #40 of 138 | #28 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.
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