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Teachable alternatives

Teachable compared with 10 alternatives: Thinkific, Kajabi, Podia, LearnWorlds, Graphy and 5 more.

Teachable is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). 1 of the 10 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 8 more offer a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
TeachableThis toolFree trial · from $29/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
ThinkificFree trial · from $40/moTrial onlyWeb
KajabiFree trial · from $143/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
PodiaFree trial · from $42/moTrial onlyWeb
LearnWorldsFree trial · from $24/moTrial onlyWeb
GraphyFree trial · from $49/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Heights PlatformFree trial · from $19/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows
LearnDashFree trial · from $399/yrTrial onlyWeb
MavenFreeFreeWeb
MemberPressFrom $399/yrNoWeb
TeacheryFree trial · from $49/moTrial onlyWeb

Price against what you get

Teachable starts at $29 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 10 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

LearnWorlds, Heights Platform and Maven 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 lessTeachableThinkificKajabiPodiaGraphyHeights PlatformLearnDashMavenTeachery

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 Teachable

  1. Thinkific

    Course, community and membership platform for experts and academies

    • Thinkific starts at $40 per month, billed annually ($54 billed monthly). Teachable starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • Only Teachable lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Thinkific also covers invoicing and community.
    • Teachable also covers email campaigns.

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

    Thinkific vs TeachableThinkific pricing and details

  2. Kajabi

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

    • Kajabi starts at $143 per month, billed annually ($179 billed monthly). Teachable starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • Kajabi also covers marketing automation, paid newsletters and community.

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

    Kajabi vs TeachableKajabi 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). Teachable starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • Only Teachable lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Podia also covers marketing automation and community.

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

    Podia vs TeachablePodia pricing and details

  4. LearnWorlds

    Online academy builder for course creators and training teams

    • LearnWorlds starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). Teachable starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • Only Teachable lists iOS and Android apps.
    • LearnWorlds also covers community.

    Suits: Course creators who want interactive video and detailed assessments

    LearnWorlds vs TeachableLearnWorlds pricing and details

  5. Graphy

    Course and membership platform with AI agents and branded apps

    • Graphy starts at $49 per month, billed monthly. Teachable starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).

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

    Graphy vs TeachableGraphy pricing and details

  6. Heights Platform

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

    • Heights Platform starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). Teachable starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • Only Heights Platform lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Teachable lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Heights Platform also covers video calls and community.

    Suits: Creators starting with a single challenge or small course

    Heights Platform vs TeachableHeights Platform pricing and details

  7. LearnDash

    WordPress plugin for building and selling online courses

    • LearnDash starts at $399 per year. Teachable starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • Only Teachable lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Teachable also covers email campaigns.

    Suits: Course sellers who already run a WordPress site

    LearnDash vs TeachableLearnDash pricing and details

  8. Maven

    Marketplace for live cohort courses and workshops taught by experts

    • Maven is free. Teachable starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • Maven has a free plan. Teachable does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Teachable lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Maven also covers surveys and community.

    Suits: Working professionals teaching live courses alongside a day job

    Maven vs TeachableMaven pricing and details

  9. MemberPress

    WordPress plugin for paid memberships, courses and communities

    • MemberPress starts at $399 per year at renewal, after a first year for $199.50. Teachable starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • Only Teachable lists iOS and Android apps.
    • MemberPress also covers community.
    • Teachable also covers email campaigns.

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

    MemberPress vs TeachableMemberPress pricing and details

  10. Teachery

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

    • Teachery starts at $49 per month, billed monthly. Teachable starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • Only Teachable lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Teachery also covers templates and no-code.
    • Teachable also covers email campaigns.

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

    Teachery vs TeachableTeachery pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Teachable

  • Starter takes 7.5% of each sale on top of processing fees: 2.9% + 30 cents for US cards, 3.9% + 30 cents for international cards.
  • There is no free plan, only a 7-day free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
  • Certificates, removing Teachable branding and more than 1 admin user all need Growth at $139 a month billed annually.
  • Products are capped at 5, 10 and 50 by plan; memberships, bundles and drafts do not count.
Teachable pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Teachable?

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

Is there a free alternative to Teachable?

Yes. Maven is free to use.

Which Teachable alternatives work on Windows?

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

Which Teachable alternatives work on macOS?

The Teachable 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.