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Maven alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Maven: revenue share costs more than a flat plan at high volume, and not designed for self-paced course libraries. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Maven, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Teachfloor currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Teachfloor logoTeachfloorPaidNoWeb4 of 466.5
2Circle logoCirclePaidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +24 of 462.6
3Thinkific logoThinkificPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 459.6
4Kajabi logoKajabiPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 457.2
5Udemy logoUdemyPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android0 of 044.8
  1. Teachfloor logo

    1. TeachfloorTop pick

    Best for: Academies and training teams running cohort programmes with peer feedback

    PaidWeb

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Maven

    Run cohort programmes on your own branded platform instead of a marketplace.

    Pros

    • Built for cohorts, peer review and group learning
    • Your own branded platform rather than a marketplace
    • Free trial before committing

    Cons

    • Larger plans need a custom quote
    • Less suited to self-paced course stores
    • Smaller user community than mainstream platforms
    Visit Teachfloor Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Teachfloor a good Maven alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starting price
    $89/month (Startup)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026teachfloor.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026teachfloor.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Larger plans
    Custom pricing by users and features
    Checked Oct 25, 2026teachfloor.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cohort learning
    Cohorts, peer feedback, community
    Checked Oct 25, 2026teachfloor.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Circle logo

    2. Circle

    Best for: Creators and brands running a paid or customer community with courses and events

    PaidWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Maven

    Host live events, courses and community under your own brand and pricing.

    Pros

    • Highly configurable spaces, access rules and branding
    • Courses, events, chat and payments in one community
    • Workflows and API for automation on higher plans

    Cons

    • Costs rise quickly for automation and branded apps
    • Takes time to configure well
    • Course tools are lighter than dedicated course platforms
    Visit Circle Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Circle a good Maven alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    14 days, no card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026circle.so(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $89/month (Professional)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026circle.so(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    $199/month, adds workflows and API
    Checked Oct 25, 2026circle.so(opens source in a new tab)
    Scale plan
    $419/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026circle.so(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Thinkific logo

    3. Thinkific

    Best for: Course businesses that want solid learning tools and room to scale into communities and apps

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Maven

    Supports both live cohorts and self-paced courses with a flat subscription.

    Pros

    • Strong course features: quizzes, certificates, learning paths, SCORM
    • Communities and live sessions sit next to courses
    • Annual billing cuts the monthly price noticeably

    Cons

    • No longer offers a free plan
    • Branded mobile app costs extra
    • Marketing tools are lighter than all-in-one rivals
    Visit Thinkific Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Thinkific a good Maven alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starting price
    $109/month monthly, $82/month billed annually (Start)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026thinkific.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Grow plan price
    $219/month billed monthly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026thinkific.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Branded mobile app
    Add-on, $199/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026thinkific.com(opens source in a new tab)
    SCORM import
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026thinkific.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Kajabi logo

    4. Kajabi

    Best for: Established coaches and course creators who want courses, email, funnels and community in one bill

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Maven

    Own your audience, email list and checkout without a revenue share.

    Pros

    • Courses, email, funnels, website and community in one product
    • No revenue share taken by Kajabi on its plans
    • Polished checkout with upsells and order bumps

    Cons

    • One of the priciest creator platforms
    • Product and contact limits push you to higher tiers
    • Built-in email and site tools are less flexible than specialists
    Visit Kajabi Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Kajabi a good Maven alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starting price
    $179/month monthly, $143/month billed annually (Basic)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kajabi.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Transaction fees
    No revenue sharing
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kajabi.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Money-back guarantee
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kajabi.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Basic plan limits
    5 products, 2,500 contacts
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kajabi.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Udemy logo

    5. Udemy

    Best for: Learners after cheap, practical skill courses, and instructors who want marketplace reach

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    44.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Maven

    Marketplace for recorded, self-paced courses rather than live cohorts.

    Pros

    • Enormous catalogue covering niche technical topics
    • Frequent sales and lifetime access to purchased courses
    • Built-in audience for new instructors

    Cons

    • Course quality varies widely
    • Instructors give up control of pricing and student data
    • Constant discounting makes list prices meaningless
    Visit Udemy Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1515
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Udemy a good Maven alternative?

    Verified facts

    0 of 0 verified

    No sourced facts yet.

The best Maven alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Teachfloor logo

Best Maven alternative for most people

Teachfloor

Run cohort programmes on your own branded platform instead of a marketplace.

Circle logo

Best Maven alternative for Mac

Circle

Host live events, courses and community under your own brand and pricing.

Circle logo

Best Maven alternative for Windows

Circle

Host live events, courses and community under your own brand and pricing.

Thinkific logo

Best Maven alternative for iPhone and Android

Thinkific

Supports both live cohorts and self-paced courses with a flat subscription.

Kajabi logo

Best Maven alternative for working in the browser

Kajabi

Own your audience, email list and checkout without a revenue share.

Maven alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Maven?

Teachfloor ranks first right now. Run cohort programmes on your own branded platform instead of a marketplace. Circle and Thinkific follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Maven?

None of the 5 alternatives we track has a free plan; all are paid, though some offer trials.

Is there an open-source alternative to Maven?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Maven?

The complaints we hear most: revenue share costs more than a flat plan at high volume; not designed for self-paced course libraries; limited control over branding and format.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Maven, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.