Curious

Curious connects learners with individual instructors teaching practical skills across wide-ranging topics. The platform features bite-sized video lessons in areas like cooking, design, languages, music, crafts, and business. Teachers set their own prices and can build a following directly, with Curious handling the payment and distribution infrastructure.

The platform appeals to hobbyists and professionals looking for specific skills outside traditional degree or certification paths. It's positioned as more instructor-friendly than Udemy, with higher payouts and direct relationships with students. For learners, it offers access to niche expertise and independent teachers without the overhead of large marketplace quality control, which means variety in teaching quality and production values.