Quick picks
The best choice for each typical need.
Full comparison
Cheapest paid plan and the platform's own fee on sales with that plan.
| Platform | Cheapest plan | Fee per sale | Best for |
|---|
💡 The cheapest plan is not always cheapest
A $39 plan with a 5% fee costs more than a $79 plan with 0% once you sell about $1,000 a month. Work out your expected sales first.
How to choose
1. Course or community?
Teachable and Thinkific focus on courses; Skool, Circle and Mighty Networks on community.
2. Count the fees
Platform fee + payment processing are both taken from every sale.
3. All-in-one or simple?
Kajabi includes funnels and email; simpler tools may need extra apps.
4. Own your audience
Make sure you can export your student list and emails.
FAQ
What is the cheapest course platform?
Teachable Basic starts at $39 per month but takes 5% of sales. Thinkific starts at $49 with 0% on its own payments.
Which course platform has no transaction fees?
Thinkific (with its payments), Kajabi and LearnWorlds take 0% platform fees. Card processing still applies.
Is Kajabi worth the price?
Kajabi costs from $179 per month but includes website, funnels and email marketing, so you may need fewer other tools.
What is Skool?
Skool is a community-first platform with courses and gamification, $99 per month with a 2.9% fee.