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

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Circle	Paid	No	Web, macOS, Windows +2	4 of 4	62.6

1. CircleTop pick
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)

The best Maven alternative for…

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

Best Maven alternative for most people

Teachfloor

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

Best Maven alternative for Mac

Circle

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

Best Maven alternative for Windows

Circle

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

Best Maven alternative for iPhone and Android

Thinkific

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

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.