Side by side
Maven 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 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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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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| Maven | Schoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Schoo |
| Website | maven.com | schoo.jp |
| On online course marketplaces | #33 of 138 | #28 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.
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