1Study vs Skillspace
Skillspace is a solid Russian platform priced in rubles with an active-student cap: Start at ~10,550 ₸/month gives only 50, the next plan is ~42,350 ₸/month. No Kaspi. 1Study is 19,900 ₸/month with no limits and two-tap Kaspi.
Data from the public skillspace.ru/pricing page, September 2026; ₽→₸ at the National Bank rate of 5.3.
| 1Study | Skillspace | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | 19,900 ₸ — one plan for everything | Start 1,990 ₽ (~10,550 ₸), Expert 7,990 ₽ (~42,350 ₸), Business on request |
| Student cap | None | 50 active on Start, 500 on Expert — grow and pay four times more |
| Student payments | Kaspi in two taps, money lands in your account | No Kaspi; Kazakhstan via CloudPayments.kz under a separate contract |
| Commission | 0% | 3.4% built-in acquiring (Russia); Kazakhstan — “individual” |
| Currency | Tenge, price independent of the exchange rate | Rubles — the tenge price floats with the rate |
| Student app | Native iOS and Android; white label — your own app | Shared Skillspace app; no branded app announced |
| Kazakh language | ru / kk / en — school and student interface | Available in the student cabinet (7 languages) |
| Own domain | In the base plan | On the Business plan (on request) |
Data from the public skillspace.ru pricing, September 2026; ₽→₸ at 5.3.
Where 1Study wins
No student ceiling
Skillspace counts active students: student #51 moves you from Start to Expert at ~42,350 ₸/month. 1Study is 19,900 ₸ at any number of students.
Kaspi and tenge
Students pay via Kaspi in two taps, money goes to your account. Skillspace offers Kazakhstan only third-party acquiring under a separate contract, no Kaspi.
Your own app
On the White label plan students install your branded app from the App Store and Google Play. Skillspace has only the shared platform app.
Where Skillspace is stronger
Honestly — it is a mature platform with real strengths.
Cheaper up to 50 students
Start at ~10,550 ₸/month beats 1Study if your group is small and you don't need Kaspi.
Webinars and DRM built in
Skillspace has built-in webinars and DRM video protection. 1Study protects by blocking screenshots and screen recording in the apps.
Russian market
If students pay in rubles with Russian cards, Skillspace with built-in acquiring is more convenient.
We move you from Skillspace for free
The 1Study team moves courses, lessons, quizzes and students — usually in 1–2 days. Your old school keeps running during the move.
Skillspace or 1Study
Does Skillspace work in Kazakhstan?
Yes, but tenge payments go through CloudPayments.kz under a separate contract, and Kaspi is not supported. The platform price is in rubles and moves with the exchange rate. 1Study accepts Kaspi directly and costs 19,900 ₸/month in tenge.
What does Skillspace really cost?
Start — 1,990 ₽/month (~10,550 ₸) for 50 active students, Expert — 7,990 ₽/month (~42,350 ₸) for 500, Business — on request. Plus 3.4% built-in acquiring in Russia and an individual CloudPayments fee for Kazakhstan.
When is 1Study cheaper than Skillspace?
From the 51st active student: Expert costs ~508,200 ₸ a year versus 191,040 ₸ for 1Study — a 62% difference. Up to 50 students Skillspace Start is cheaper if you don't need Kaspi.
Is there a Kazakh interface?
On both platforms. Skillspace — in the student cabinet; 1Study — for students and in the school admin, plus English.
Can I move my school from Skillspace?
Yes, for free: the 1Study team moves courses, lessons, quizzes and students — usually in 1–2 days.
No ceiling on students
Launch your school on 1Study: 19,900 ₸/month, 0% commission, Kaspi and the app included.