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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
1Circle logoCirclePaidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +24 of 462.6
  1. Circle logo

    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 Teachfloor

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

    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 Teachfloor 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 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.