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CourseStorm alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best CourseStorm alternative for most people is Simplero (2.8 GPA), second in our ranking of course and community platforms.
CourseStorm compared with 4 alternatives: MemberClicks, Simplero, Thinkific and Teachable.
CourseStorm is a paid product, starting at $99 per month, billed yearly ($119 billed monthly). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CourseStormThis tool | From $99/mo | No | Web |
| MemberClicks | From $3,500/yr | No | Web |
| Simplero | Free trial · from $59/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Thinkific | Free trial · from $82/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Teachable | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
CourseStorm starts at $99 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Simplero, Thinkific and Teachable.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from CourseStorm
MemberClicks
Association management software for member dues and events
- MemberClicks starts at $3,500 per year and up.
- MemberClicks also covers email campaigns.
- MemberClicks does not cover class booking, which CourseStorm does.
Suits: Professional associations and nonprofits that charge member dues
Simplero
All-in-one platform for courses, community, email and coaching
- Simplero starts at $59 per month, billed annually ($70 billed monthly).
- Simplero also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Simplero also covers marketing automation, email campaigns, online courses and community.
- Simplero does not cover reports and class booking, which CourseStorm does.
Suits: Coaches replacing separate tools for email, courses and checkout
Thinkific
Course, community and membership platform for experts and academies
- Thinkific starts at $82 per month, billed annually ($109 billed monthly).
- Thinkific also covers invoicing, online courses and community.
- Thinkific does not cover forms, reports and class booking, which CourseStorm does.
Suits: Experts selling courses who want a long free trial before paying
Teachable
Online course, coaching and membership platform with its own checkout
- Teachable starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Teachable also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Teachable also covers email campaigns and online courses.
- Teachable does not cover forms, reports and class booking, which CourseStorm does.
Suits: Creators selling courses to students in many countries who want tax handled
Limits worth knowing in CourseStorm
- Every plan adds a $2.49 per-registration fee and standard Stripe card processing costs.
- There is no free plan or free trial listed; the site pushes a demo and onboarding of 3 to 6 weeks.
- It handles class registration, not course hosting, so there is no lesson or video delivery.
- Integrations with donor and ticketing systems run through Zapier, and the integrations feature is listed from All Access.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to CourseStorm?
The alternatives to CourseStorm in this directory are MemberClicks, Simplero, Thinkific and Teachable. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with CourseStorm.
Is there a free alternative to CourseStorm?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Simplero, Thinkific and Teachable offer a free trial.
Which CourseStorm alternatives work on Android?
The CourseStorm listing does not include an Android app. Simplero and Teachable list one.
Which CourseStorm alternatives work on iOS?
The CourseStorm listing does not include an iOS app. Simplero and Teachable list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.