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Maven vs. Skillshare - Complete Comparison
Written by
Janosch Herrmann
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Overview
ToggleDescription | Maven Maven is a relatively new online learning platform, created by the co-founder of Udemy. It provides cohort-based courses led by expert instructors and all kinds of professional skills from sales to software engineering. Their approach of live cohorts is proven to lead to higher course engagement and better learning results. | Skillshare Skillshare is an online learning platform with a focus on creative & business skills, ranging from fine art to productivity and everything in between! Today, Skillshare has more than 8000 teachers teaching 35,000+ classes. |
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Types of courses | Maven COHORT BASED Cohort-based coursesLearn a new skill from one of the various professionals teaching on Maven. These courses are synchronous, cohort-based courses which is supposed to help you get more out of the course and achieve a better learning effect. $300 - $1000 USD 4–6 hours per week | Skillshare INDIVIDUAL LEARNING Skillshare classesThousands of self-paced classes, all included in the Skillshare subscription. Free Self-paced COHORT BASED 1-on-1 sessions1-on-1 sessions with top instructors from Skillshare. $50 - $300 USD 1 - 2 hours COHORT BASED Live sessionsLive classes with some of Skillshare's top teachers. Free 1 - 2 hours |
Subscription plans | Maven PERSONAL RegularAccess to all courses and learning materials $20 - 30 USD per month | Skillshare PERSONAL Skillshare PremiumAccess to all Skillshare classes $15 - 25 USD per month |
Pros & cons | Maven
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General information
ToggleType | Course Marketplace | Course Marketplace |
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Number of courses | 200+ | 28000+ |
Popularity | Relatively niche | Popular |
Available categories | Business Analytics & IntelligenceDesign ToolsDigital MarketingProgramming LanguagesWeb Development | 3D & AnimationAccounting & BookkeepingAffiliate MarketingArchitectural DesignArts & CraftsBeauty & MakeupBrandingBusiness Analytics & IntelligenceBusiness LawBusiness Strategy |
Available languages | English | EnglishSpanishFrenchGermanPortuguese |
Evaluation
ToggleFull score | 7.4 10 | 8.3 10 |
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Features
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Available apps | No apps available... |   |
Company
ToggleCompany name | Maven Inc. | Skillshare, Inc. |
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Company size | Medium | Large |
Founded in | 2018 | 2010 |
Headquarters | United States 🇺🇸 | United States 🇺🇸 |
Founders | John Doe, Jane Smith | Michael Karnjanaprakorn, Malcolm Ong, Aaron Schwartz |
External reviews | No reviews yet... | App Store 4.823100 reviews Play Store 4.157000 reviews  Trustpilot 1.21621 reviews |
Our opinion
ToggleMavenWith their approach of cohort-based courses, Maven is trying to shake up the digital education market. We like that they back their approach on research about effective learning, trying to create a learning experience that produces the best outcomes for students. Their courses are also typically taught by experienced practitioners, ensuring a high course quality. Overall, we recommend Maven for professionals that want to step up their game on a specific topic, if budget isn't the biggest concern. On Maven, you pay a little bit extra for the convenience of direct access to your instructors and a more effective, cohort-based experience. Students with limited budget might be better off going with other platforms.
SkillshareSkillshare offers a large catalog of courses on both career and hobby-related topics. We particularly like that you can get access to every course on the platform with just one, affordable subscription. You can also book one-on-one sessions with instructors, which is a bit pricey, but a super unique offering that no other online learning platform currently offers. We can therefore recommend Skillshare to anyone trying to learn digital & creative skills, especially if a subscription sounds better than buying individual courses.
