Side by side
Maven vs Oppia
Both stand on online course platforms. 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 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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Oppia offers free interactive explorations with teacher-created content and personalized feedback. Its broad desktop and web access, Android app and parent progress updates support classroom and home learning.
Visit OppiaThe facts
| Maven | Oppia | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | maven.com | oppia.org |
| On online course platforms | #33 of 148 | #29 of 148 |
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.
Oppia: what it does well
- Free access with no service charge
- Lessons support text, pictures, video and questions
- Tailored feedback addresses common wrong answers
- Teachers can create and share lessons
- Available on web, desktop systems and Android
What to know first
- No free trial is listed
- Oppia does not actively monitor posted educational content
- Native mobile app is listed for Android