Head-to-head · Cohort-Based Course Platforms
Teachfloor vs Maven
Teachfloor leads on 0 checks, Maven on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTeachfloor · 7.2/10
- Free planonly Maven
Teachfloor scores higher on our rubric for cohort-based course platforms: 7.2 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
Maven offers free plan; Teachfloor doesn't.
Teachfloor is the better fit for cohort businesses needing integrations. Maven is the better fit for cohort businesses focused on marketing.
- Teachfloor fits best
Cohort businesses needing integrations
- Maven fits best
Cohort businesses focused on marketing
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Side by side
| Feature | Teachfloor 7.2/10 Visit ↗ | Maven 6.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.2 | 6.8 |
| Ranking | #5 in Cohort-Based Course Platforms | #7 in Cohort-Based Course Platforms |
| Best for | Cohort businesses needing integrations | Cohort businesses focused on marketing |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | $89/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 314+ integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Teachfloor 0/5 · Maven 0/5 | ||
| Cohort scheduling | Not published | Not published |
| Live sessions | Not published | Not published |
| Community spaces | Not published | Not published |
| Assignment workflows | Not published | Not published |
| Progress tracking | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Student limit | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Teachfloor is an online course platform for creators, academies, training teams, and organizations delivering cohort-based or self-paced learning. Its feature set covers course authoring, video lessons, live sessions, quizzes, assignments,… Read the review → |
Maven is a web-based learning platform for experts and instructors who create and sell cohort-based courses, one-day workshops, free Lightning Lessons, resources, and services. It is aimed at cohort businesses that need more than course… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Teachfloor — where it wins
- Supports live sessions, peer review, group activities, and discussions
- Includes Stripe, Zoom, REST API, webhooks, SDK, and LTI
- Offers custom domains, white-label branding, and learner analytics
Where it doesn't
- Startup is limited to 50 user seats
- Full Features uses custom pricing
- There is no permanent free plan
Maven — where it wins
- Supports cohort courses, workshops, Lightning Lessons, and resources
- Combines landing pages, email campaigns, analytics, and communities
- Includes applications, waitlists, live sessions, and Stripe payments
Where it doesn't
- Charges a 10% fee on paid enrollments plus Stripe processing fees
- Payment processing is tied to Stripe
- Available on the web rather than across multiple listed platforms
- Teachfloor7.2/10 · From $89/mo
A well-connected platform for cohort programs with live learning, assessment, and community tools.
Visit TeachfloorFull verdict → - Maven6.8/10 · Free plan
A marketing-focused cohort platform with broad teaching tools and a 10% transaction fee.
Visit MavenFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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