Teachable
One of the best-known course platforms, with student mobile apps and global tax handling on every plan.
Pricing
| Plan | Per month | Limits | Terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $39 | — | monthly; $29/mo billed annually; 5 products, 7.5% transaction fee |
| Builder | $89 | — | monthly; $69/mo billed annually; 10 products, no transaction fee |
| Growth | $189 | — | monthly; $139/mo billed annually; 50 products, no transaction fee |
Checked 23 September 2026. Billed in USD. Annual billing saves 22%. 7-day free trial and 30-day guarantee.
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- +Student apps for iOS and Android are included on every plan.
- +Handles US sales tax, VAT and GST on global sales for you.
- +Builder and above charge no transaction fees and include an affiliate programme for your own affiliates.
Limitations
- −The $39 Starter plan takes a 7.5% transaction fee on every sale.
- −Starter caps you at five products and one admin user.
- −Certificates and removing Teachable branding need the $189 Growth plan.
Capability scores
| Dimension | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Course hosting | 5/5 | |
| Selling products | 4/5 | |
| Ease of use | 4/5 | |
| Built-in email | 3/5 | |
| Low transaction fees | 3/5 | |
| Value for money | 3/5 | |
| Breadth of features | 3/5 | |
| Community features | 1/5 | |
Teachable compared
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Common questions
How much does Teachable cost?
Teachable starts at $39/mo (monthly; $29/mo billed annually; 5 products, 7.5% transaction fee). Billed in USD. Annual billing saves 22%. 7-day free trial and 30-day guarantee. Checked against the vendor's pricing page on 23 September 2026.
Does Teachable have a free plan?
No. Listed; a 7-day free trial and 30-day money-back guarantee instead.
Is Teachable any good?
It scores 64 out of 100 on our weighted capability scoring, ranking fourth of 4 for course platforms. Course creators who want a proven, course-first platform and will outgrow Starter quickly. Its main limitation: the $39 Starter plan takes a 7.5% transaction fee on every sale.
Sources & verification
- teachable.com — checked 23 September 2026No free plan listed; a 7-day free trial and 30-day money-back guarantee instead.