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Maven vs Mindvalley
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.
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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.
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Mindvalley combines a free tier with broad subscription access, mobile apps, offline learning, and certificates. Its individual and business plans differ substantially in included programs, coaching, users, and services.
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| Maven | Mindvalley | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Mindvalley Membership: $99 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Mindvalley |
| Website | maven.com | mindvalley.com |
| On online course marketplaces | #33 of 138 | #29 of 138 |
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.
Mindvalley: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Web, iOS, and Android access
- Offline access and certificates
- Private social network included
- Business plans available
What to know first
- Paid membership starts at $99.00 USD monthly
- Team plan may have VAT charges
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