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YOUniversity

Freemium#123 of 137 in Online Course Marketplaces

YOUniversity: A focused web marketplace for South African video-course creators and learners. Ranked #123 of 137 in Online Course Marketplaces by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for south African instructors selling video courses.

3.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
South African instructors selling video courses
Free plan
Yes
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free and paid marketplace courses support varied learner budgets.
- Course Builder and AI Studio help instructors develop course content.
- PayFast enables South African rand payments for course sales.
Where it doesn't
- Web-only delivery excludes a dedicated mobile or desktop application.
- Payment support centers on South African rand through PayFast.
- Its stated fit is focused on solo instructors and small organizations.

Our verdict on YOUniversity

YOUniversity is a South African online course marketplace for learners seeking self-paced training and instructors who want to create, host, and sell video courses. Its catalog covers practical skills, personal development, marketing, business, and other subjects. Learners can access free or paid courses through a web browser on phones, tablets, or computers, while eligible courses can provide completion certificates. The platform is particularly suited to local instructors serving learners who prefer South African rand payments.

For instructors, the main appeal is the combination of marketplace distribution and built-in creation tools. Course Builder supports course development, while AI Studio adds AI-assisted development capabilities. Instructors can host and sell their courses within the same platform rather than treating the marketplace solely as a learner catalog. The model also accommodates free courses, which can make it useful for introductory or community-focused content alongside paid offerings. PayFast is the named payment integration, aligning the platform with South African transactions.

Pricing follows a freemium structure: some courses are free, while paid course listings start at 199. The platform does not use a recurring subscription plan for its published course marketplace model. YOUniversity is a sensible choice for South African solo instructors and small organizations that want web-based video delivery, certificates, course-selling tools, and AI-supported development in one focused service. It is less suitable for teams that need a broader platform ecosystem, multiple payment options, or delivery beyond the web.

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YOUniversity pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.

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YOUniversity fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Subscription access	Not verified
Mobile apps	Not verified
Offline access	Not verified
Course certificates	Yes
Business plans	Not verified
Course formats	Video
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web
Support	Tickets, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	1 integrations: PayFast
Pricing	Free plan
Website	youniversity.co.za
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

YOUniversity integrations

YOUniversity lists 1 integrations on its own site.

PayFast

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