Podia vs Teachable: which costs less?
At $1,000/month in sales (20 sales at $50), Teachable is cheaper (Podia Mover $134 vs Teachable Builder $124 a month, fees included). At $10,000/month in sales (200 sales at $50), Teachable is cheaper ($449 vs $439).
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official pages.
Monthly cost at each sales level
Cheapest fitting plan of each, $50 per sale, monthly billing, 1 course; plan + platform fee + card processing.
| Sales | Podia | Teachable | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500/month in sales (10 sales at $50) | Mover $91.50 | Starter $94 | Podia by $2.50 |
| $1,000/month in sales (20 sales at $50) | Mover $134 | Builder $124 | Teachable by $10 |
| $2,500/month in sales (50 sales at $50) | Shaker $186.50 | Builder $176.50 | Teachable by $10 |
| $5,000/month in sales (100 sales at $50) | Shaker $274 | Builder $264 | Teachable by $10 |
| $10,000/month in sales (200 sales at $50) | Shaker $449 | Builder $439 | Teachable by $10 |
| $25,000/month in sales (500 sales at $50) | Shaker $974 | Builder $964 | Teachable by $10 |
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Podia plans
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed annually | Fees per sale | Courses / products | Students / contacts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mover | $49/mo | $42/mo | 5% platform fee; processing 2.9% + $0.30 | up to 50 | no cap stated | 100 email subscribers included |
| Shaker | $99/mo | $84/mo | no platform fee; processing 2.9% + $0.30 | up to 150 | no cap stated | 500 email subscribers included |
| Earthquaker | $179/mo | $150/mo | no platform fee; processing 2.9% + $0.30 | unlimited | no cap stated | 1,000 email subscribers included |
Teachable plans
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed annually | Fees per sale | Courses / products | Students / contacts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $39/mo | $29/mo | 7.5% platform fee; processing 2.9% + $0.30 | up to 5 | no cap stated | |
| Builder | $89/mo | $69/mo | no platform fee; processing 2.9% + $0.30 | up to 10 | no cap stated | |
| Growth | $189/mo | $139/mo | no platform fee; processing 2.9% + $0.30 | up to 50 | no cap stated |
Monthly cost = plan price + platform transaction fee + card processing on every sale, at the US card rate each platform states (international cards, currency conversion, sales tax tools and payment plans cost extra on most platforms). Student and contact caps (systeme.io, Kajabi, Thinkific) are checked against 12 months of buyers (sales per month × 12). monthly price = the platform does not publish an annual price as a number, so the monthly price is used. Ties are broken by name. Affiliate status is never used.
Frequently asked questions
Is Podia cheaper than Teachable?
At $1,000/month in sales (20 sales at $50), Teachable is cheaper (Podia Mover $134 vs Teachable Builder $124 a month, fees included). At $10,000/month in sales (200 sales at $50), Teachable is cheaper ($449 vs $439).
What fees do Podia and Teachable charge per sale?
Podia: Mover 5% platform fee; processing 2.9% + $0.30; Shaker no platform fee; processing 2.9% + $0.30; Earthquaker no platform fee; processing 2.9% + $0.30. Teachable: Starter 7.5% platform fee; processing 2.9% + $0.30; Builder no platform fee; processing 2.9% + $0.30; Growth no platform fee; processing 2.9% + $0.30.
Do Podia or Teachable have a free plan?
Podia: no (14-day free trial, no card). Teachable: no (7-day free trial, 30-day guarantee).