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Teachfloor alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Teachfloor: larger plans need a custom quote, and less suited to self-paced course stores. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Teachfloor, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Maven currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1MaMavenFreeNoWeb4 of 466.5
2Open edX logoOpen edXOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted, iOS +14 of 455.3
  1. Ma

    1. MavenTop pick

    Best for: Industry experts who want to teach live cohort courses and workshops for a share of sales

    FreeWeb

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Teachfloor

    Marketplace for live cohort courses with no subscription fee.

    Pros

    • Built for live cohorts, workshops and office hours
    • No subscription fee; you pay only when you sell
    • Marketplace can bring in students beyond your audience

    Cons

    • Revenue share costs more than a flat plan at high volume
    • Not designed for self-paced course libraries
    • Limited control over branding and format
    Visit Maven 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 Maven a good Teachfloor alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Instructor revenue
    Experts keep 90% of sales
    Checked Oct 25, 2026maven.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Course formats
    Cohort courses, 1-day workshops, coaching
    Checked Oct 25, 2026maven.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Workshops
    One-day workshops
    Checked Oct 25, 2026maven.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free sessions
    Free Lightning Lessons
    Checked Oct 25, 2026maven.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Open edX logo

    2. Open edX

    Best for: Universities and large organisations running MOOCs or big online programmes

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Teachfloor

    Open-source platform for running cohort courses at institutional scale.

    Pros

    • Free, open source and proven at very large scale
    • Rich course authoring with many problem types
    • Many certified providers for hosting and support

    Cons

    • Complex to install, run and upgrade
    • Overkill for small course businesses
    • Customisation usually needs developers
    Visit Open edX Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 Open edX a good Teachfloor alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Steward
    Axim Collaborative (nonprofit)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026openedx.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Free to use
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026openedx.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Reach
    70,000+ courses, 140M+ learners
    Checked Oct 25, 2026openedx.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best Teachfloor alternative for…

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

Ma

Best Teachfloor alternative for most people

Maven

Marketplace for live cohort courses with no subscription fee.

Open edX logo

Best Teachfloor alternative for a free option

Open edX

Open-source platform for running cohort courses at institutional scale.

Open edX logo

Best Teachfloor alternative for open source

Open edX

Open-source platform for running cohort courses at institutional scale.

Open edX logo

Best Teachfloor alternative for self-hosting

Open edX

Open-source platform for running cohort courses at institutional scale.

Circle logo

Best Teachfloor alternative for Mac

Circle

Community-first platform with courses and events for paid groups.

Circle logo

Best Teachfloor alternative for Windows

Circle

Community-first platform with courses and events for paid groups.

Thinkific logo

Best Teachfloor alternative for iPhone and Android

Thinkific

Mix cohort and self-paced courses with a storefront built in.

360Learning logo

Best Teachfloor alternative for working in the browser

360Learning

Collaborative corporate learning where experts inside the company create courses.

Teachfloor alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Teachfloor?

Maven ranks first right now. Marketplace for live cohort courses with no subscription fee. Circle and Thinkific follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Teachfloor?

Yes. Maven (free) and Open edX (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Teachfloor?

Yes: Open edX. Open edX can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Teachfloor?

The complaints we hear most: larger plans need a custom quote; less suited to self-paced course stores; smaller user community than mainstream platforms.

How is this list ranked?

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