Podia
A simple all-in-one storefront for courses, downloads, coaching, community and events, with email built in.
Pricing
| Plan | Per month | Limits | Terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mover | $49 | 100 subscribers | monthly; $42/mo billed annually; 5% transaction fee |
| Shaker | $99 | 500 subscribers | monthly; $84/mo billed annually; no transaction fee |
| Earthquaker | $179 | 1,000 subscribers | monthly; $150/mo billed annually; no transaction fee |
Checked 23 September 2026. Billed in USD. Annual billing saves about 15%. 14-day free trial.
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- +One subscription covers courses, digital downloads, coaching, community, events and email marketing.
- +Shaker and Earthquaker charge no transaction fees.
- +Annual billing brings the Mover plan to $42 a month.
Limitations
- −Built-in email is capped low — 100 subscribers on Mover, and only 1,000 even on the top plan.
- −The entry Mover plan takes a 5% transaction fee.
- −Running an affiliate programme for your own products needs Shaker or above.
Capability scores
| Dimension | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Selling products | 5/5 | |
| Ease of use | 5/5 | |
| Course hosting | 4/5 | |
| Community features | 4/5 | |
| Value for money | 4/5 | |
| Breadth of features | 4/5 | |
| Built-in email | 3/5 | |
| Low transaction fees | 3/5 | |
Podia compared
Alternatives
Teachable
One of the best-known course platforms, with student mobile apps and global tax handling on every plan.
Thinkific
A course platform with unlimited courses and a built-in community on every plan, including the cheapest.
Kajabi
The premium all-in-one creator platform: courses, community, email, funnels and website under one subscription.
Common questions
How much does Podia cost?
Podia starts at $49/mo (monthly; $42/mo billed annually; 5% transaction fee). Billed in USD. Annual billing saves about 15%. 14-day free trial. Checked against the vendor's pricing page on 23 September 2026.
Does Podia have a free plan?
No. A 14-day free trial instead.
Is Podia any good?
It scores 81 out of 100 on our weighted capability scoring, ranking second of 4 for course platforms. Creators selling a mix of courses, downloads and coaching who want it all in one simple storefront. Its main limitation: built-in email is capped low — 100 subscribers on Mover, and only 1,000 even on the top plan.
Sources & verification
- podia.com — checked 23 September 2026No free plan; a 14-day free trial instead.