Educative vs. Maven - Complete Comparison
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Janosch Herrmann
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Overview
ToggleDescription |  EducativeEducative provides interactive courses for software developers with easy-to-use cloud environments, as well as a whole suite of other tools and resources to help their users learn new skills. |  MavenMaven is a relatively new online learning platform, created by the co-founder of Udemy. It provides cohort-based courses led by expert instructors and all kinds of professional skills from sales to software engineering. Their approach of live cohorts is proven to lead to higher course engagement and better learning results. |
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Types of courses | Educative No course types available | Maven COHORT BASED Cohort-based coursesLearn a new skill from one of the various professionals teaching on Maven. These courses are synchronous, cohort-based courses which is supposed to help you get more out of the course and achieve a better learning effect. $300 - $1000 USD 4–6 hours per week |
Subscription plans | Educative PERSONAL Educative membershipDepending on the plan, it includes access to over 700 interactive courses, their "Cloud Labs" and their "Hands-On projects" $15 - 50 USD per month | Maven PERSONAL RegularAccess to all courses and learning materials $20 - 30 USD per month |
Pros & cons | Educative
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General information
ToggleType | Education Company | Course Marketplace |
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Number of courses | 700+ | 200+ |
Popularity | Relatively niche | Relatively niche |
Available categories | Programming LanguagesSoftware Development ToolsSoftware EngineeringWeb DevelopmentData Science | Business Analytics & IntelligenceDesign ToolsDigital MarketingProgramming LanguagesWeb Development |
Available languages | English | English |
Evaluation
ToggleFull score | 7.2 10 | 7.4 10 |
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Features
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Available apps | No apps available... | No apps available... |
Company
ToggleCompany name | Educative, Inc. | Maven Inc. |
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Company size | Medium | Medium |
Founded in | 2015 | 2018 |
Headquarters | United States 🇺🇸 | United States 🇺🇸 |
Founders | Naeem Hasan, Fahim ul Haq,Naeem Altaf | John Doe, Jane Smith |
External reviews |  Trustpilot 2.416 reviews | No reviews yet... |
Our opinion
ToggleEducativeEducative focuses on teaching tech skills to its students. We like that in addition to their courses, they provide tools like their CloudLabs, which allow students to learn about cloud infrastructure, without having to create their own cloud accounts. Another thing that makes their platform unique is their focus on text over video. This means, if you prefer reading to watching videos, and you want to learn new tech skills, Educative might be right for you.
MavenWith their approach of cohort-based courses, Maven is trying to shake up the digital education market. We like that they back their approach on research about effective learning, trying to create a learning experience that produces the best outcomes for students. Their courses are also typically taught by experienced practitioners, ensuring a high course quality. Overall, we recommend Maven for professionals that want to step up their game on a specific topic, if budget isn't the biggest concern. On Maven, you pay a little bit extra for the convenience of direct access to your instructors and a more effective, cohort-based experience. Students with limited budget might be better off going with other platforms.
