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I’ve used both Podia and Teachable at different points in my journey as a course creator. If you’re trying to choose between the two, I get it. I’ve been in the same spot, asking the same questions. But what’s the answer? Well, they’re both established
You might already know Podia, it’s a popular all-in-one platform where creators sell online courses, digital downloads, coaching programs, and memberships. It’s clean, easy to set up, and beginner-friendly. But as your audience grows, your needs change. You may find yourself asking for features that Podia doesn’t
If you’ve been feeling a mix of confusion, frustration, or even betrayal, we can tell you one thing with certainty: you are not the only one.
A practical guide to 8 LMS tools for small teams. See which one fits your training needs and budget without enterprise bloat.
Quick Answer Thinkific's paid plans start at $40/month (Basic, billed annually) and rise to $164/month (Grow, billed annually) following a roughly 10% price increase effective August 13, 2026. All paid plans include unlimited courses and students, but creators who use Stripe or PayPal instead of Thinkific&
Last Updated: Jan 2026 I’ve spent the past few weeks building, adapting, and testing courses inside Teachable, and here's my honest Teachable Review based on that experience. I am confident in saying that it’s still a solid online course platform, but the long-term value in 2025
Bad news for all Teachable users… As of Jan 2026, Teachable has completely changed its pricing plans, and it’s a tough pill to swallow, especially for creators who’ve been using the platform for years. The biggest shock? They have added hard limits on the number of products you
Kajabi is a powerful platform that offers a lot more but also charges a lot more than Teachable. You can go for Teachable if you'd like to start small.
Quick Answer Teachable and Thinkific are both creator-focused course platforms, but they solve different problems. Teachable ($39/month, or $29/month billed annually) wins on AI content tools, bulk lesson editing, and hands-off affiliate and tax administration, though its Starter plan charges a 7.5% transaction fee. Thinkific ($54/month,
Introduction The e-learning sector has expanded at a rate of 900% in the last two decades. Online learning platforms don’t just cater to school and college students anymore. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) have made it feasible for everyone to enroll in and earn credit for courses taught by
Substack works well for one specific type of creator: a writer who wants to build a paid newsletter audience and doesn't need much else. If that's you, Substack is fine. But if you're a course creator or educator who wants a newsletter as part
Substack is a platform for publishing newsletters and building a paid subscriber base. Writers, journalists, and creators use it to send content directly to readers' inboxes (either for free or behind a paid subscription) without relying on social media algorithms or advertising revenue. That's the simple answer.