Side by side
Kurse 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
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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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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| Kurse | Stepik | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $149 a month | Pro: 2,900 RUB a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Stepik |
| Website | kurse.no | stepik.org |
| On online course marketplaces | #43 of 138 | #4 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
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.