Curioverse compared — three perspectives

FeatureCurioverse — BuildXTypical market alternatives
Kit ownership
Take-home kit — yours forever, never returned
Kit returned after course / school property
Kit sharing
Sibling, friend, or cousin can use the same kit
One seat per student, no sharing permitted
Simple machines
Gears, rack & pinion, power screw, levers, pulleys by hand
Textbook-only or not offered
Circuit building
Ohm's Law, relay, PWM — hands-on in both plans
Available as paid add-on or not offered
Class type
100% live and instructor-led, multiple batch timings
Mostly pre-recorded videos, single fixed batch
Programme duration
14 months — steady, deep-learning pace
1 to 3 months — rushed, surface-level
Instruction hours
50 instructor-led hours across 14 months
10 to 20 hours total, often self-paced
Physical meetup
BuildX visits students at their location every 3 months
Fully online, no in-person support ever
3D designing
Tinkercad — included in both plans
Separate paid course or not offered
PCB designing
EasyEDA — included in both plans
Not offered at this price point
Science simulations
PhET and custom simulations included
Not offered
Makeathon
Included in every programme cycle
Paid separately or not available
Extension plan
₹3,500 / 2 months from month 15 — no new kit
Must re-enrol at full programme price
Payment flexibility
Up to 4 EMI, no hidden charges
Full payment upfront only
Age-specific plans
Two plans — ages 10–16 (Spark) and 12–18 (Pro)
One generic programme for all ages