Thinkific
A course platform with unlimited courses and a built-in community on every plan, including the cheapest.
Pricing
| Plan | Per month | Limits | Terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | £46 | — | monthly; £34/mo billed annually; unlimited courses, 1 community |
| Start | £92 | — | monthly; £69/mo billed annually; adds live cohorts and memberships |
| Grow | £186 | — | monthly; £139/mo billed annually; removes branding, 3 communities |
Checked 23 September 2026. Shown to UK visitors in GBP. Annual billing saves 25%.
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- +Unlimited courses on every plan, including the entry Basic plan.
- +A private community with a feed and direct messages is included from Basic upwards.
- +Start adds live cohorts with unlimited Zoom sessions, memberships and payment plans.
Limitations
- −Basic limits digital downloads to five and has no certificates, memberships or payment plans.
- −Thinkific branding is only removed on the £186 Grow plan.
- −Phone and priority support are reserved for Grow.
Capability scores
| Dimension | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Course hosting | 5/5 | |
| Selling products | 4/5 | |
| Community features | 4/5 | |
| Low transaction fees | 4/5 | |
| Value for money | 4/5 | |
| Ease of use | 4/5 | |
| Breadth of features | 3/5 | |
| Built-in email | 2/5 | |
Thinkific compared
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Common questions
How much does Thinkific cost?
Thinkific starts at £46/mo (monthly; £34/mo billed annually; unlimited courses, 1 community). Shown to UK visitors in GBP. Annual billing saves 25%. Checked against the vendor's pricing page on 23 September 2026.
Does Thinkific have a free plan?
No. Listed; a free trial on every paid plan.
Is Thinkific any good?
It scores 77 out of 100 on our weighted capability scoring, ranking third of 4 for course platforms. Creators who want courses and a community together without paying top-tier prices. Its main limitation: basic limits digital downloads to five and has no certificates, memberships or payment plans.
Sources & verification
- thinkific.com — checked 23 September 2026No free plan listed; a free trial on every paid plan.