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Podia compared with 12 alternatives: Kajabi, Teachable, Thinkific, Kit, systeme.io and 7 more.

Podia is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $42 per month for up to 100 subscribers, billed annually ($49 monthly). 3 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 8 more offer a free trial.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
PodiaThis toolFree trial · from $42/moTrial onlyWeb
KajabiFree trial · from $143/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
TeachableFree trial · from $29/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
ThinkificFree trial · from $40/moTrial onlyWeb
KitFree plan · from $33/moYesWeb
systeme.ioFree plan · from $17/moYesWeb
GraphyFree trial · from $49/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Heights PlatformFree trial · from $19/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows
KartraFree trial · from $52/moTrial onlyWeb
MavenFreeFreeWeb
MemberPressFrom $399/yrNoWeb
SimpleroFree trial · from $59/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
TeacheryFree trial · from $49/moTrial onlyWeb

Price against what you get

Podia starts at $42 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 11 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Simplero scores higher without starting lower. Teachable, Thinkific, systeme.io, Heights Platform, Maven and MemberPress start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessPodiaKajabiTeachableThinkificsysteme.ioGraphyKartraMavenSimpleroTeachery

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
The full chart of course and community platforms, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Podia

  1. Kajabi

    All-in-one platform for selling courses, coaching and communities

    • Kajabi starts at $143 per month, billed annually ($179 billed monthly). Podia starts at $42 per month for up to 100 subscribers, billed annually ($49 monthly).
    • Only Kajabi lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Kajabi also covers paid newsletters.

    Suits: Coaches and educators who want site, email, checkout and courses in one account

    Kajabi vs PodiaKajabi pricing and details

  2. Teachable

    Online course, coaching and membership platform with its own checkout

    • Teachable starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). Podia starts at $42 per month for up to 100 subscribers, billed annually ($49 monthly).
    • Only Teachable lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Podia also covers marketing automation and community.

    Suits: Creators selling courses to students in many countries who want tax handled

    Teachable vs PodiaTeachable pricing and details

  3. Thinkific

    Course, community and membership platform for experts and academies

    • Thinkific starts at $40 per month, billed annually ($54 billed monthly). Podia starts at $42 per month for up to 100 subscribers, billed annually ($49 monthly).
    • Thinkific also covers invoicing.
    • Podia also covers marketing automation and email campaigns.

    Suits: Experts selling courses who want a long free trial before paying

    Thinkific vs PodiaThinkific pricing and details

  4. Kit

    Email marketing and paid newsletters for creators

    • Kit starts at $33 per month for up to 1,000 subscribers, billed yearly ($39 monthly). Podia starts at $42 per month for up to 100 subscribers, billed annually ($49 monthly).
    • Kit has a free plan. Podia does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Kit also covers forms and paid newsletters.
    • Podia also covers online courses and community.

    Suits: Writers, podcasters and other creators growing an email list

    Kit vs PodiaKit pricing and details

  5. systeme.io

    All-in-one marketing suite with funnels, email, courses and community

    • systeme.io starts at $17 per month for up to 5,000 contacts, billed monthly. Podia starts at $42 per month for up to 100 subscribers, billed annually ($49 monthly).
    • systeme.io has a free plan. Podia does not, though it has a free trial.
    • systeme.io also covers booking links and sales pipeline.

    Suits: New creators who want funnels, email and a course without paying yet

    systeme.io vs Podiasysteme.io pricing and details

  6. Graphy

    Course and membership platform with AI agents and branded apps

    • Graphy starts at $49 per month, billed monthly. Podia starts at $42 per month for up to 100 subscribers, billed annually ($49 monthly).
    • Only Graphy lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Podia also covers marketing automation and community.

    Suits: Coaches and educators who want a site and course platform built for them

    Graphy vs PodiaGraphy pricing and details

  7. Heights Platform

    Course, challenge and community platform with built-in AI tools

    • Heights Platform starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). Podia starts at $42 per month for up to 100 subscribers, billed annually ($49 monthly).
    • Only Heights Platform lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Heights Platform also covers video calls.
    • Podia also covers marketing automation.

    Suits: Creators starting with a single challenge or small course

    Heights Platform vs PodiaHeights Platform pricing and details

  8. Kartra

    Marketing suite with funnels, email, courses and membership sites

    • Kartra starts at $52 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed annually ($59 monthly). Podia starts at $42 per month for up to 100 subscribers, billed annually ($49 monthly).
    • Kartra also covers forms, surveys and help desk.
    • Podia also covers community.

    Suits: Marketers who want funnels, email and course hosting in one account

    Kartra vs PodiaKartra pricing and details

  9. Maven

    Marketplace for live cohort courses and workshops taught by experts

    • Maven is free. Podia starts at $42 per month for up to 100 subscribers, billed annually ($49 monthly).
    • Maven has a free plan. Podia does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Maven also covers surveys.
    • Podia also covers marketing automation.

    Suits: Working professionals teaching live courses alongside a day job

    Maven vs PodiaMaven pricing and details

  10. MemberPress

    WordPress plugin for paid memberships, courses and communities

    • MemberPress starts at $399 per year at renewal, after a first year for $199.50. Podia starts at $42 per month for up to 100 subscribers, billed annually ($49 monthly).
    • Podia also covers marketing automation and email campaigns.

    Suits: Site owners who want to sell memberships on their own WordPress site

    MemberPress vs PodiaMemberPress pricing and details

  11. Simplero

    All-in-one platform for courses, community, email and coaching

    • Simplero starts at $59 per month, billed annually ($70 billed monthly). Podia starts at $42 per month for up to 100 subscribers, billed annually ($49 monthly).
    • Only Simplero lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Simplero also covers forms.

    Suits: Coaches replacing separate tools for email, courses and checkout

    Simplero vs PodiaSimplero pricing and details

  12. Teachery

    Simple course builder with one flat-price plan and no sales fees

    • Teachery starts at $49 per month, billed monthly. Podia starts at $42 per month for up to 100 subscribers, billed annually ($49 monthly).
    • Teachery also covers templates and no-code.
    • Podia also covers marketing automation, email campaigns and community.

    Suits: Artists, designers and coaches who want a course that looks like their brand

    Teachery vs PodiaTeachery pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Podia

  • Mover adds a 5% Podia fee to each sale; Stripe or PayPal also charge their own fee of about 2.9% plus 30 cents.
  • Plans include only 100, 500 or 1,000 email subscribers; 10,000 adds $56 a month billed annually ($70 monthly) on any plan.
  • PayPal, Zapier, affiliate marketing, upsells and assistant seats need Shaker or Earthquaker.
  • Refunds are given only within 72 hours of the latest payment; there is no free plan.
Podia pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Podia?

The alternatives to Podia in this directory are Kajabi, Teachable, Thinkific, Kit, systeme.io, Graphy, Heights Platform, Kartra, Maven, MemberPress, Simplero and Teachery. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Podia.

Is there a free alternative to Podia?

Yes. Maven is free to use. Kit and systeme.io have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Podia alternatives work on Windows?

The Podia listing does not include a Windows app. Heights Platform lists one.

Which Podia alternatives work on macOS?

The Podia listing does not include a macOS app. Heights Platform lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.