Systeme.io vs Podia: Prices, Fees and Limits Compared

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Short answer

Systeme.io has a free plan for 2,000 contacts and paid plans at $17, $47 and $97 a month, with 0% transaction fees and unlimited email sends. Podia has no free plan: Mover costs $49 a month ($42 annually) with a 5% fee, and Shaker, at $99 ($84), removes the fee. Podia's plans include 100 to 1,000 email subscribers.

By Kabir NorthUpdated Prices checked
On this page 4 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. What this page doesn’t cover

At a glance

Systeme.io vs Podia at a glance. Prices checked 26 Oct 2026.

Systeme.io Startup

USD 17/mo

Entry price
Free (2,000 contacts, 3 funnels)
Other plans
Startup USD 17, Webinar USD 47, Unlimited USD 97 a month
Platform transaction fee
Yes (0% on all plans)
Email subscribers included
2,000 / 5,000 / 10,000 / unlimited contacts
Courses and products
1 / 5 / 20 / unlimited courses
Sales funnels
Yes (3 / 10 / 50 / unlimited)
Trial and refunds
Free plan never expires; no card needed
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Systeme.io Unlimited

USD 97/mo

Entry price
Free (2,000 contacts, 3 funnels)
Other plans
Startup USD 17, Webinar USD 47, Unlimited USD 97 a month
Platform transaction fee
Yes (0% on all plans)
Email subscribers included
2,000 / 5,000 / 10,000 / unlimited contacts
Courses and products
1 / 5 / 20 / unlimited courses
Sales funnels
Yes (3 / 10 / 50 / unlimited)
Trial and refunds
Free plan never expires; no card needed
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Podia Mover

USD 49/mo

Entry price
Mover USD 49/mo (USD 42/mo billed annually)
Other plans
Shaker USD 99 (84), Earthquaker USD 179 (150)
Platform transaction fee
Partial (5% on Mover; none on Shaker or Earthquaker)
Email subscribers included
100 / 500 / 1,000; more can be added
Courses and products
50 / 150 / unlimited products
Sales funnels
Partial (Landing pages and built-in checkout; upsells from Shaker)
Trial and refunds
14-day trial, no card; refund if requested within 72 hours of payment
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Podia Shaker

USD 99/mo

Entry price
Mover USD 49/mo (USD 42/mo billed annually)
Other plans
Shaker USD 99 (84), Earthquaker USD 179 (150)
Platform transaction fee
Partial (5% on Mover; none on Shaker or Earthquaker)
Email subscribers included
100 / 500 / 1,000; more can be added
Courses and products
50 / 150 / unlimited products
Sales funnels
Partial (Landing pages and built-in checkout; upsells from Shaker)
Trial and refunds
14-day trial, no card; refund if requested within 72 hours of payment
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026 · Prices from systeme.io/pricing and podia.com/pricing

What you pay at USD 3,000 a month

Example: 100 customers paying $30 a month on Stripe’s standard US card rate (2.9% + USD 0.30), so $117 in card fees on either platform (Stripe pricing).

  • Systeme.io Startup ($17): $17 + $117 = $134. You keep $2,866, if you’re within 5,000 contacts.
  • Podia Mover, annual ($42/mo): $42 + 5% of $3,000 ($150) + $117 = $309. You keep $2,691.
  • Podia Shaker, annual ($84/mo): $84 + $117 = $201. You keep $2,799, if your list is within 500 subscribers or you add more.

At this revenue the 5% Mover fee costs more than the step up to Shaker.

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.

  • Systeme.io’s published plans fit creators who want sales funnels, large email lists and courses on a low fixed price, or a free start.
  • Podia’s published plans fit creators selling courses, downloads, coaching and community from one storefront who want built-in sales tax handling and a trial before paying.

Related reading: Systeme.io for digital products, Podia vs Kajabi, Podia vs Teachable, Podia vs Skool, Systeme.io free plan and Systeme.io vs Wix.

What this page doesn’t cover

It doesn’t rate editors, deliverability or support. See Systeme.io pricing and Systeme.io alternatives. Podia’s plans are on podia.com/pricing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Systeme.io cheaper than Podia?

On published prices, yes. Systeme.io has a free plan and paid plans from $17 a month. Podia starts at $49 a month, or $42 billed annually, and has no free plan.

Does Podia take a cut of sales?

Podia charges a 5% transaction fee on Mover and none on Shaker or Earthquaker. Systeme.io lists 0% on all plans. Stripe or PayPal fees apply on both.

How many email subscribers does Podia include?

Mover includes 100, Shaker 500 and Earthquaker 1,000. You can add more. Systeme.io's contact limits are 2,000 on Free, 5,000 on Startup, 10,000 on Webinar and unlimited on Unlimited.

Does Podia handle sales tax?

Podia's pricing page lists sales tax handling for 230 countries and 20+ currencies on every plan.

What is Podia's refund policy?

Podia refunds if you message within 72 hours of your most recent payment, with no partial refunds on annual plans. Its 14-day trial needs no card.