Course platforms guides
Plain-spoken, data-backed breakdowns of course platforms: what they really cost, who each one is for, and when the cheaper option wins.
Compare all course platforms tools →Udemy instructor fees: what you keep per sale
Udemy is free to publish but keeps up to 63% of marketplace sales and 3% of your coupon sales. Worked examples, blended rates, and when self-hosting wins.
Teachable pricing 2026: $29 a month, plus a 7.5% catch
Teachable costs $29-$139/mo billed annually, but Starter takes 7.5% of every sale. Above about $533/mo in sales, Builder at $69 is the cheaper plan.
Moodle pricing: $0 licence, MoodleCloud from $160/yr
Moodle has no licence fee; you pay for hosting. MoodleCloud runs $160-$2,090/yr (€150-€1,870) by user count. Self-hosting and Partners compared.
Is Uscreen worth it? The real 2026 cost, worked out
Uscreen pricing has three layers: a plan fee, a per-subscriber fee and a sale fee. We work out the real monthly bill from 50 to 1,000 subscribers.
How to price an online course in 2026
How to price an online course in 2026: pick a pricing model, anchor by depth, and run the platform-fee math that decides what you actually keep.
How much does Skillshare cost? The 2026 breakdown
How much does Skillshare cost to teach on in 2026? It's free to publish. Here's how the watch-time payout works and when owning a platform beats it.
Course platform transaction fees explained (2026)
Course platform transaction fees can cost more than the monthly price. See who charges what, plus a $5k/mo worked example.
Is Kajabi worth it? An honest 2026 verdict
Is Kajabi worth it in 2026? An honest take on its premium price, who it's for, and the cheaper alternatives that beat it for most creators.
How to choose an online course platform (2026 guide)
How to choose an online course platform in 2026: weigh fees, course experience, and email to pick the right tool, not the loudest one.
Best course platform for beginners in 2026
The best course platform for beginners is Systeme.io: genuinely free with 0% fees. We compare it to Thinkific, Teachable, Podia, and Gumroad honestly.
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