Systeme.io for Courses: Course Limits, Students and Fees
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Short answer
Systeme.io includes a course builder on every plan. Free allows 1 course with up to 500 students; Startup at $17 a month allows 5 courses, Webinar at $47 allows 20, and Unlimited at $97 has no limit. Paid plans list unlimited students, and Systeme.io takes 0% of course sales, so you only pay your payment processor's fee.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026 · Plan facts from systeme.io/pricing. Teachable figures from teachable.com/pricing.
Course limits by plan
| Plan | Price | Courses | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | USD 0 | 1 (up to 500 students) | 2,000 |
| Startup | USD 17 a month | 5 | 5,000 |
| Webinar | USD 47 a month | 20 | 10,000 |
| Unlimited | USD 97 a month | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Every plan has 0% transaction fees and unlimited email sends. Webinar adds evergreen webinars.
What you keep on USD 3,000 a month
Example: 30 sales of a USD 100 course, with card processing at 2.9% + USD 0.30 ($96). Check your gateway’s rate.
- Systeme.io Startup ($17): $17 + $96 = $113. You keep $2,887.
- Teachable Starter ($39 monthly): 7.5% ($225) + $96 + $39 = $360. You keep $2,640.
Who it fits, based on published features and pricing
This is a reading of the published plans, not a hands-on test.
- It fits creators who want a course, sales funnels and email marketing in one account at a low price, especially those with a few courses.
- It fits less well if you need advanced quizzes, certificates or native student apps. Check those features before switching.
What this page doesn’t cover
It doesn’t rate the course player or student experience. See Systeme.io pricing, Systeme.io pricing explained, Teachable pricing, Systeme.io vs Podia, Systeme.io vs Kajabi and the course platform fee calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
How many courses can I create on Systeme.io?
Free includes 1 course, Startup 5, Webinar 20 and Unlimited has no course limit, according to Systeme.io's pricing page. Every plan uses the same course builder.
Is there a student limit?
The free plan is limited to 500 students. Systeme.io's pricing page lists unlimited students and says other platforms limit the number of students you can have.
Does Systeme.io take a cut of course sales?
No. Systeme.io lists 0% transaction fees on every plan. Stripe, PayPal or Razorpay still charge their own processing fees. Teachable's Starter plan, by comparison, charges 7.5% per sale.
Can I add a community to my course?
Yes. Systeme.io's feature comparison lists communities and community members alongside courses, so students can discuss lessons in the same account.
Can I sell a course on the free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 1 course, 3 sales funnels and 2,000 contacts. Systeme.io says it can process up to $10,000 in total sales, after which you have 3 days to upgrade.
Is Systeme.io cheaper than Teachable for courses?
On plan price, yes: Systeme.io Startup is $17 a month against Teachable Starter at $39 ($29 yearly). Teachable lists quizzes, student apps and tax handling, so compare the features you'd use.