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Maven vs Thinkific
Maven and Thinkific are both course platforms. Fees — Maven: 10% platform fee on course revenue. Thinkific: Monthly plans, no transaction fees on paid plans.
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Key differences
- Fees — Maven: 10% platform fee on course revenue. Thinkific: Monthly plans, no transaction fees on paid plans.
- Only Maven offers Bank transfer. Only Thinkific offers PayPal and Stripe.
- Maven screens providers before they can join, while Thinkific is open to anyone.
- Thinkific is the older platform — founded in 2012, 8 years before Maven (2020).
- Maven is based in United States, Thinkific in Canada.
Which should you choose?
Choose Maven if…
- You want to withdraw via Bank transfer.
- You are an experienced professional ready to pass a screening.
Choose Thinkific if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal and Stripe.
- You are just starting out and want to sign up without a screening.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2012).
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Maven
A marketplace for live cohort-based courses taught by industry experts. Instructors apply, design their course…
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Thinkific
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| Type | Course platforms like Udemy | Course platforms like Udemy |
| Category | Tutoring & Teaching | Tutoring & Teaching |
| Vetted | Yes | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | 10% platform fee on course revenue | Monthly plans, no transaction fees on paid plans |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer | PayPal, Stripe |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2020 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Austin, United States | Vancouver, Canada |
| Popularity | 118 views · 0 likes | 75 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Maven or Thinkific?
Maven: 10% platform fee on course revenue. Thinkific: Monthly plans, no transaction fees on paid plans.
Where are Maven and Thinkific available?
Maven: Worldwide. Thinkific: Worldwide.
Which is easier to join, Maven or Thinkific?
Thinkific — anyone can sign up, while Maven screens providers before accepting them.