Uscreen vs. Kajabi vs. Thinkific

Have you been stuck in a rut trying to decide which of the online course platforms to host your content on? 

In this blog, we're going to explore four of the best online course platforms, including Uscreen, Kajabi, and Thinkific. Of course, it is important to note that each of these platforms is equipped with unique features, though it is equally important to understand how those unique features can be beneficial for your specific type of content.

Uscreen

Uscreen is the perfect platform for those who want to upload, host, and sell video content online. We like to think of Uscreen as a hybrid between a Netflix-style interface and a Learning Management System. 

Uscreen allows users to distribute across major video app platforms, including iPhone, Android, Apple TV, FireTV, and Roku. It is important to note that most of the platforms on this list are adequate for hosting and selling video content. What separates Uscreen from the bunch is the fact that it taps into modern streaming culture, such as Netflix and Hulu. 

The platform is incredibly strong for specific types of educators, such as fitness instructors, musicians, or visual artists. Think areas of education that translate well to a television environment. 

Bottom Line: 

Uscreen might be a bit pricey, though if you are looking for a system that gets your visual content out for VOD OTT (Video-On-Demand Over-The-Top) distribution, there is no other platform quite like it. 

Check out our full in-depth Uscreen review here.

Pros and Cons

• Best for video distribution

• Easy to use

• Uscreen does not take a revenue share

Cons: 

• Light on educational engagement elements (quizzes, PDF downloads, etc.)

 

Kajabi

We like to think of Kajabi as the "premium, all-in-one" course platform. With Kajabi, you get built-in email marketing, a gorgeous landing page, a massive library of slick course and website templates, and a ton of resources for promoting and selling your course. 

For those seeking out a comprehensive and intuitive option to design and sell content, Kajabi has what you need, The overall look and feel of the platform is high-quality and the platform provides users with a wide variety of online course creation tools to get started. 

Plus, you don't need any prior tech or coding knowledge to get started. The platform is highly customizable without getting into the depths of web development. 

The design and layout of the student course area are superior to all of the other platforms on this list, which creates a positive user experience. If you are charging a fair amount of money for your course, creating a positive user experience is extremely important.

Bottom Line:

Check out our full in-depth Kajabi review here.

Pros and Cons 

Pros:

• Excellent course themes and sales pages

• A massive community of users

Cons:

• More expensive monthly fees

Thinkific

While Thinkific is great for experienced course creators, we also believe it to be a great place to start. With Thinkific, you can create three courses without ever dropping a dime. They even give you course upselling opportunities and unlimited student support without any transaction fees. Once you decide to upgrade, the additional plans are broken down very logically, allowing you to get only the features you need.

Bottom Line: 

Thinkific is very similar to Teachable in the sense that it is also a traditional-style LMS platform. If you are completely new to creating courses and you are looking for a clean and powerful platform that provides all of the necessary tools for marketing and distribution, Thinkific will do you well!

Check out our full in-depth review of Thinkific here.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Intuitive page builder

• Free and low-cost options

• Nice mixture of LMS features

Cons:

• No built-in community forum

• No built-in email marketing feature