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The modern Spayee alternative, rebuilt for mobile

Spayee was founded in 2014 and was one of India's first serious course LMS platforms. Legitimately pioneering work. But the product shows its age — the admin is desktop-first, the student experience is web-heavy, the branded mobile app is bolted on top. Igniter is the native-2026 rebuild: mobile-first students, AI-powered doubt-solving, live classes built-in, and the 5% flat pricing model that Indian coaching businesses actually need.

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Why coaches switch

Four reasons Spayee customers move

Spayee has a loyal customer base — its stability is real. But four patterns push long-time customers towards newer alternatives:

  • Desktop-first admin. Indian coaching owners manage their business from a phone. Spayee's admin was built for a 2014 laptop-first world and feels heavy on mobile.
  • Web-first student experience. Indian students consume courses on mobile. Spayee's branded app exists but is a secondary layer. Igniter's app IS the primary experience.
  • Annual subscription. Spayee is sold on annual plans; seasonal coaching businesses (CA, UPSC, CA) pay 12 months for 4 active months.
  • No AI layer. Doubt-solving, quiz generation, and personalised recommendations are all manual on Spayee. Igniter ships AI doubt tutor, AI quiz generator, and AI course builder out of the box.

Side-by-side

Spayee vs Igniter — feature + pricing

FeatureSpayeeIgniter
Mobile-first admin panel
Branded Android app on Play StoreAdd-on tier
Custom website included
Live classes built-inThird-party Zoom integrationNative HD
Mock tests with rank
DRM video protection
AI doubt tutor
AI quiz generator
AI course builder
Subscription modelAnnual tiersNone
Revenue shareVaries by tier5% flat
Setup feeVaries₹0 web · ₹9,999 app
Pay only when you sell

When Spayee wins

Cases where staying on Spayee still makes sense

  • You have 5+ years of content and integrations. Migration of heavy legacy catalogs is real work. Calculate exit cost vs annual savings.
  • You have a long-running enterprise contract. Wait for renewal, then move.
  • You need specific Spayee integrations. If you depend on Spayee-specific APIs or extensions, verify Igniter equivalents before switching.

For new coaching setups, creators building from scratch, or institutes with catalogs under 200 courses, Igniter is a faster, cheaper, and more modern starting point.

Pricing

₹0 subscription. 5% only on sales. Every feature, every day.

Five plans, each built on the one before it. A free website you set up yourself, your own Android app for a single lifetime payment, and AI products on your syllabus when you are ready. Never a monthly fee — only 4–5% when a student pays you.

Starter

₹0

Free forever

Go live today, on your own.

The foundation

5% platform fee, only on sales

  • Website on your own domain
  • Self-serve setup from the dashboard
  • Courses, live classes, tests & UPI checkout
  • Hosting, SSL & updates included
Start free

Plus

₹9,999

One-time fee for lifetime

Your academy in every student's pocket.

Everything in Starter, plus

5% platform fee, only on sales

  • Native Android app, template-based
  • Matching website template
  • Colours matched to your brand
  • Published on Google Play under your name
Pay now
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Pro

₹25,000

One-time fee

Built for you, not from a template.

Everything in Plus, plus

5% platform fee, only on sales

  • Android app
  • Custom-designed website
  • Landing pages for every course & batch
  • Set up end-to-end by the Igniter team
Pay now

Ultra

₹50,000

One-time fee

AI that knows your syllabus.

Everything in Pro, plus

4.5% platform fee, only on sales

  • AI-powered app & website
  • RAG pipeline trained on your notes & videos
  • AI course builder
  • AI doubt-solving tutor for students
Pay now

Enterprise

₹1L

+ GST

Scoped on a call

Scales with whatever you need.

Everything in Ultra, plus

4% platform fee, only on sales

  • Requirements defined on a call
  • Custom features & integrations
  • Dedicated onboarding & priority support
  • Price grows only with scope
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Plus, Pro and Ultra prices exclude GST — 18% GST is added when you need a GST invoice. Enterprise is always billed with GST. Questions on any plan? Call +91 91137 82617.

Only 4–5% when a student pays

5% on Starter to Pro, 4.5% on Ultra, 4% on Enterprise. Never a monthly fee; excludes the gateway.

UPI, cards & EMI checkout

Razorpay powered. GST invoices generated for you.

Your own domain

SSL, hosting and bandwidth included on every plan.

Your brand, your students

No marketplace in between. You own the relationship.

Real example · ₹1,000 course sold · Starter to Pro

You keep

₹930

Igniter fee

₹50

Razorpay / UPI

₹20

Start free — no credit card

Your coaching deserves a 2026-built platform, not 2014-built.

Migrate to Igniter. Branded app, AI doubt tutor, live classes — free to start.

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Free · No credit card · Live in minutes · Or book a 20-min guided demo

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How is Igniter different from Spayee?

Four material differences: (1) Mobile-first admin and student experience, (2) AI layer for doubt-solving, quiz generation, and course building, (3) Flat 5% pricing with no subscription, and (4) Instant self-serve setup (5 minutes) vs Spayee's multi-day onboarding.

Does Igniter match Spayee's core LMS features?

Yes: course catalog, drip content, mock tests, DRM video, certificates, student progress tracking, instructor accounts, payment gateway, GST invoicing, and custom branding. Plus Igniter-specific features: AI doubt tutor, AI quiz generator, AI course builder, and free branded Android app.

Can I migrate my existing Spayee courses to Igniter?

Yes. Export courses (catalog + content) and students from Spayee; our CSV import auto-maps fields. Video content can be bulk-uploaded (auto-DRM on re-upload). Our team helps with migration at no cost.

Is Spayee still a good choice for new creators?

Spayee is solid but legacy. For new creators in 2026, Igniter's mobile-first UX and flat pricing are a better fit. Spayee is most appropriate for existing customers with deep integration investment.

What's the typical cost difference?

Spayee annual subscriptions typically land at ₹20K–1L plus any revenue share. Igniter at ₹10L revenue is ₹50K total. For most sub-₹30L coaching businesses, Igniter is 30–60% cheaper.

Does Igniter support drip-content like Spayee?

Yes — you can schedule course modules to unlock on specific dates, after a delay, or on prerequisite completion. Same as Spayee's drip feature.

Can I keep my custom domain when I switch?

Yes — Igniter supports custom domains at no extra cost. Point your DNS and your branded site is live in minutes.

Is there a lock-in with Igniter?

No. Month-to-month, cancel any time, export all data. The opposite of Spayee's annual model.

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