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Lariyo vs teaching on YouTube and WhatsApp
Free tools are how most institutes start. Here is what changes when your courses move into your own app.
| Topic | Lariyo | YouTube and WhatsApp |
|---|---|---|
| Who can watch paid videos | Only enrolled students, inside your app, encrypted and watermarked | Anyone with the link; unlisted videos and forwarded files spread freely |
| Collecting fees | eSewa checkout, transfers you approve, dues and bills | Done by hand outside the platform |
| Tests | Timed MCQ and written tests with results and leaderboards | Not built in |
| Live classes | Zoom inside the app, enrolled students only, attendance kept | Links shared in groups, easy to leak |
| Your brand | Your name and logo on every screen | Their brand; your content sits beside other channels |
| Knowing who learns | Progress per student and per video | View counts only |
| Cost | A monthly plan | Free |
Where YouTube and WhatsApp is a good choice
Reaching new students for free: YouTube is great for marketing and free lessons, and WhatsApp for quick messages.
Our view
Keep YouTube for free lessons that bring students in, and put paid courses, tests and live classes in your own app.
Questions
Can I still use YouTube?
Yes. Many institutes post free lessons on YouTube and link to their Lariyo app for the full course. YouTube videos can also appear inside a course.
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