Side by side
Kurse 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 Web
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.
Visit Kurse 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
| Kurse | Maven | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $149 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | kurse.no | maven.com |
| On online course marketplaces | #43 of 138 | #33 of 138 |
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
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.