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SchoolMaker alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded SchoolMaker alternative is Thinkific (2.4 GPA).

SchoolMaker compared with 5 alternatives: Thinkific, Teachable, Podia, Kajabi and Heights Platform.

SchoolMaker is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $29 per month, billed monthly. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
SchoolMakerThis toolFree trial · from $29/moTrial onlyWeb
ThinkificFree trial · from $82/moTrial onlyWeb
TeachableFree trial · from $29/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
PodiaFree trial · from $42/moTrial onlyWeb
KajabiFree trial · from $143/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Heights PlatformFree trial · from $19/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows

Price against what you get

SchoolMaker starts at $29 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Heights Platform.

Thinkific, Teachable, Podia and Kajabi score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessSchoolMakerThinkificTeachablePodiaKajabiHeights Platform

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 SchoolMaker

  1. 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.
    • Thinkific does not cover webinars, which SchoolMaker does.

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

    Thinkific vs SchoolMakerThinkific 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).
    • Teachable also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Teachable also covers email campaigns.
    • Teachable does not cover community and webinars, which SchoolMaker does.

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

    Teachable vs SchoolMakerTeachable pricing and details

  3. Podia

    Website, store, courses, community and email for creators in one place

    • Podia starts at $42 per month for up to 100 subscribers, billed annually ($49 monthly).
    • Podia also covers marketing automation and email campaigns.
    • Podia does not cover webinars, which SchoolMaker does.

    Suits: Creators who want site, store, community and email in one bill

    Podia vs SchoolMakerPodia pricing and details

  4. Kajabi

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

    • Kajabi starts at $143 per month, billed annually ($179 billed monthly).
    • Kajabi also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Kajabi also covers marketing automation, email campaigns and paid newsletters.
    • Kajabi does not cover webinars, which SchoolMaker does.

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

    Kajabi vs SchoolMakerKajabi pricing and details

  5. Heights Platform

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

    • Heights Platform starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
    • Heights Platform also lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Heights Platform also covers video calls and email campaigns.
    • Heights Platform does not cover webinars, which SchoolMaker does.

    Suits: Creators starting with a single challenge or small course

    Heights Platform vs SchoolMakerHeights Platform pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in SchoolMaker

  • Plans cap members (100 to 5,000) and courses; above 5,000 members the vendor asks you to contact it.
  • The Lite plan keeps a SchoolMaker badge on and is only open to new customers.
  • The page offers annual billing with a stated saving, but the monthly price is the one recorded here.
  • Business is the only plan that includes extra member packs.
SchoolMaker pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to SchoolMaker?

The alternatives to SchoolMaker in this directory are Thinkific, Teachable, Podia, Kajabi and Heights Platform. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SchoolMaker.

Is there a free alternative to SchoolMaker?

None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Thinkific, Teachable, Podia, Kajabi and Heights Platform offer a free trial.

Which SchoolMaker alternatives work on Windows?

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

Which SchoolMaker alternatives work on macOS?

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

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.