ExpertShare vs Kowcha
ExpertShare
expertshare.orgKowcha
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| Figure | ExpertShare | Kowcha |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 6 |
| Spec score · Online Course Marketplaces | 8.8 (#9) | 8.3 (#29) |
| Course certificates | Yes | Yes |
| Course formats | mixed | mixed |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Payments | The student FAQ says course checkout accepts major credit or debit cards and PayPal. | Kowcha Pro says checkout supports MPESA, credit cards, and PayPal. |
| Security | The privacy policy says it uses reasonable physical, administrative, and technical safeguards and that payment information is handled by third-party processors; it does not claim a named compliance certification. | The site says Kowcha provides an SSL certificate to safeguard data and customer information. |
| Subscription access | No | Yes |
| Support | The student page says support covers technical issues, course navigation, and general learning questions; the homepage advertises 24/7 support. | Bloom includes a customised onboarding call, launch preparedness review, and supplementary training session. |
| What it does | ExpertShare presents itself as an education, marketing, e-commerce and e-learning marketplace for experts, creators, learners and buyers. | Kowcha describes itself as a hosted online learning platform for coaches and a knowledge hub for learners. |
Plans
ExpertShare
- Free content uploadsFree
- Professional course uploadFree
- Kikuyu Beginners Lesson$25, paid once
- Learn Python A-Z$99, paid once
- expertshare 2.0 Basic LicensePriced on request
Kowcha
- FreeFree
- Grow$99 a month
- Bloom$149 a month
- Free ForeverFree
- Grow: Dedicated Website13,999 KES a month
- Bloom: Branded Website19,999 KES a month
In their own words
ExpertShare
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