Payhip vs Podia: Which is right for you? (1970)
TL;DR
- Choose Payhip if keeping fees low matters most.
- Choose Podia if paywall conversion optimization is the priority.
- Both work for: courses, memberships.
Payhip
Free: 5% fee. Plus $29/mo: 2%. Pro $99/mo: 0%
More customizable than Gumroad with better fee structure at volume. Does not handle VAT globally.
Podia
No free plan (removed 2024). 30-day free trial. Mover $39/mo ($33/mo annual, 5% fee). Shaker $89/mo ($75/mo annual, 0% fee).
Simpler and cheaper than Kajabi. Combines courses, memberships, and digital product sales in one tool. No transaction fees on paid plans.
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Best for
Payhip is best for ebooks, templates, Courses, Memberships, Creators, Digital products. Podia is best for Courses, Memberships, Digital products, Creators, coaching, Communities.
FAQ
Is Payhip better than Podia?
Neither is universally better. Payhip is the right pick if keeping fees low matters most; Podia wins if paywall conversion optimization is the priority.
Which is cheaper, Payhip or Podia?
Payhip ranks higher on fee competitiveness (4/5). Payhip pricing: Free: 5% fee. Plus $29/mo: 2%. Pro $99/mo: 0%. Podia pricing: No free plan (removed 2024). 30-day free trial. Mover $39/mo ($33/mo annual, 5% fee). Shaker $89/mo ($75/mo annual, 0% fee)..
Can I switch from Payhip to Podia?
Yes — most subscription and billing tools support migration via CSV import or API. Expect to reconfigure webhooks, paywalls, and entitlements. Check both vendors' migration docs before committing.
Does Payhip handle sales tax?
No. Payhip does not handle tax registrations — you handle those yourself or via a separate tool.
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