Podia vs Whop: Which is right for you? (1970)
TL;DR
- Choose Podia if you want the simplest, fastest setup.
- Choose Whop if keeping fees low matters most.
- Both work for: courses, memberships.
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.
Whop
3% platform + Stripe fees (~5.7–7.2% all-in)
Best for selling community access, Discord groups, and bundled digital products. Not MoR.
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Best for
Podia is best for Courses, Memberships, Digital products, Creators, coaching, Communities. Whop is best for Communities, Courses, Memberships, discord access, Creators, Digital products.
FAQ
Is Podia better than Whop?
Neither is universally better. Podia is the right pick if you want the simplest, fastest setup; Whop wins if keeping fees low matters most.
Which is cheaper, Podia or Whop?
Whop ranks higher on fee competitiveness (4/5). 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).. Whop pricing: 3% platform + Stripe fees (~5.7–7.2% all-in).
Can I switch from Podia to Whop?
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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