Podia vs Teachable: Which is right for you? (1970)
TL;DR
- Choose Podia if you want the simplest, fastest setup.
- Choose Teachable if you need advanced billing (usage, dunning, entitlements).
- Both work for: courses, memberships, creators, coaching.
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.
Teachable
Free (1 product, $1+10% fee). Basic $39/mo. Pro $119/mo. Pro+ $199/mo.
Established course platform with a simple no-code builder. Free plan has transaction fees; paid plans are more cost-effective at volume. Owned by Hotmart.
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Best for
Podia is best for Courses, Memberships, Digital products, Creators, coaching, Communities. Teachable is best for Courses, coaching, Creators, Memberships, Communities, Digital products.
FAQ
Is Podia better than Teachable?
Neither is universally better. Podia is the right pick if you want the simplest, fastest setup; Teachable wins if you need advanced billing (usage, dunning, entitlements).
Which is cheaper, Podia or Teachable?
Podia ranks higher on fee competitiveness (3/5). 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).. Teachable pricing: Free (1 product, $1+10% fee). Basic $39/mo. Pro $119/mo. Pro+ $199/mo..
Can I switch from Podia to Teachable?
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 Podia handle sales tax?
No. Podia does not handle tax registrations — you handle those yourself or via a separate tool.
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