Podia vs Teachable: Prices, Fees and Limits Compared

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Short answer

Teachable Starter is USD 39 a month (USD 29 annually) with a 7.5% plan fee; Builder is USD 89 (USD 69) at 0%. Podia Mover is USD 49 (USD 42) with a 5% fee; Shaker is USD 99 (USD 84) at 0%. Both use separate card processing. Neither has a free plan; Podia lists a 14-day trial and Teachable a 7-day trial.

By Kabir NorthUpdated Prices checked
On this page 5 sections
  1. At a glance
  2. What you pay at USD 3,000 a month
  3. Who each fits, based on published features and pricing
  4. Related
  5. What this page doesn’t cover

At a glance

Podia vs Teachable at a glance. Prices checked 28 Oct 2026.

Podia Mover

USD 49/mo

Entry paid plan
Mover USD 49/mo (USD 42/mo billed annually)
Mid plan
Shaker USD 99/mo (USD 84)
Top self-serve plan
Earthquaker USD 179/mo (USD 150)
Platform transaction fee
Partial (5% on Mover; none on Shaker or Earthquaker)
Products
50 / 150 / unlimited
Email
100 / 500 / 1,000 subscribers included
Trial
14-day trial, no card; refund if requested within 72 hours of payment
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Podia Shaker

USD 99/mo

Entry paid plan
Mover USD 49/mo (USD 42/mo billed annually)
Mid plan
Shaker USD 99/mo (USD 84)
Top self-serve plan
Earthquaker USD 179/mo (USD 150)
Platform transaction fee
Partial (5% on Mover; none on Shaker or Earthquaker)
Products
50 / 150 / unlimited
Email
100 / 500 / 1,000 subscribers included
Trial
14-day trial, no card; refund if requested within 72 hours of payment
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Teachable Starter

USD 39/mo

Entry paid plan
Starter USD 39/mo (USD 29/mo billed annually)
Mid plan
Builder USD 89/mo (USD 69)
Top self-serve plan
Growth USD 189/mo (USD 139)
Platform transaction fee
Partial (7.5% on Starter; 0% on Builder and Growth)
Products
5 / 10 / 50
Email
Built-in email; limits vary by plan on pricing page
Trial
7-day free trial listed on pricing page
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Teachable Builder

USD 89/mo

Entry paid plan
Starter USD 39/mo (USD 29/mo billed annually)
Mid plan
Builder USD 89/mo (USD 69)
Top self-serve plan
Growth USD 189/mo (USD 139)
Platform transaction fee
Partial (7.5% on Starter; 0% on Builder and Growth)
Products
5 / 10 / 50
Email
Built-in email; limits vary by plan on pricing page
Trial
7-day free trial listed on pricing page
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026 · Prices from podia.com/pricing and teachable.com/pricing. Teachable fees: fees and bundles.

What you pay at USD 3,000 a month

Example: 100 customers paying USD 30. Card processing assumed at Stripe’s standard US rate of 2.9% + USD 0.30 (USD 117) on both, so the comparison isolates plan + platform fees.

  • Teachable Starter, annual (USD 29/mo): 29 + 7.5% of 3,000 (225) + 117 = USD 371. You keep USD 2,629 (within 5 products).
  • Teachable Builder, annual (USD 69/mo): 69 + 117 = USD 186. You keep USD 2,814.
  • Podia Mover, annual (USD 42/mo): 42 + 5% of 3,000 (150) + 117 = USD 309. You keep USD 2,691.
  • Podia Shaker, annual (USD 84/mo): 84 + 117 = USD 201. You keep USD 2,799.

At USD 3,000 revenue, both entry-plan percentage fees cost more than the step up to the mid plan.

Who each fits, based on published features and pricing

This is a reading of each vendor’s published plans and prices, not a tested recommendation. Neither product has been tested hands-on for this page.

  • Podia’s published plans fit creators selling a mix of courses, downloads, coaching and community who want more product slots at the entry tier.
  • Teachable’s published plans fit creators building a dedicated online school who will move off Starter once the 7.5% fee outweighs Builder’s higher monthly price.

What this page doesn’t cover

It doesn’t rate course players, student apps or support. Confirm live prices on each vendor page before you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Teachable cheaper than Podia?

Teachable's Starter list price (USD 39, or USD 29 annually) is lower than Podia Mover (USD 49, or USD 42 annually), but Starter adds a 7.5% fee while Mover adds 5%. Once you clear those percentage fees, Builder (USD 89) and Shaker (USD 99) are close.

Which has the lower transaction fee on the entry plan?

Podia Mover lists 5%. Teachable Starter lists 7.5%. Both remove the platform percentage on their mid plans (Shaker and Builder).

How many products can I sell?

Podia: 50 on Mover, 150 on Shaker, unlimited on Earthquaker. Teachable: 5 on Starter, 10 on Builder, 50 on Growth.

Does either take card processing inside the plan fee?

No. Both charge plan fees separately from card processing. Teachable Payments and Podia's connected processors each bill their own rates.

Is there a free plan?

Neither publishes a free plan. Podia lists a 14-day trial; Teachable lists a 7-day trial.

Which is better for coaching and downloads as well as courses?

Podia's pricing page frames products as courses, digital downloads, coaching and community in one storefront. Teachable's pricing page is centred on online schools and courses.