Teachable review
Beginner-friendly platform to create and sell online courses, with built-in payments.
The verdict
Teachable scores 3.7/5 in our review. It's best for new course creators wanting low monthly cost and solo educators selling a few courses. Low-cost entry relative to Kajabi. The main trade-offs: punishing 7.5% transaction fee on the starter plan; no free plan since the 2025 restructure; weaker email and funnel automation than kajabi. Pricing starts at $29/mo.
Pros & cons
- Low-cost entry relative to Kajabi
- Simple and fast to launch a course
- 0% transaction fee once on Builder or higher
- Punishing 7.5% transaction fee on the Starter plan
- No free plan since the 2025 restructure
- Weaker email and funnel automation than Kajabi
Key features
- Course builder with AI content generation
- Integrated payments via Teachable:pay
- Coaching products
- Sales pages, coupons, and order bumps
- Up to 1TB video storage
- Student and affiliate management
Pricing
Starter carries a 7.5% transaction fee; upgrade to Builder for 0%. Annual billing shown.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $39 | $29 | 5 products, 1 admin, 7.5% transaction fee |
| Builder | $89 | $69 | Up to 10 products, 0% transaction fee |
| Growth | $189 | $139 | 50 products, 5 admins, 0% fee |
Transaction fees: 7.5% (Starter); 0% on Builder and up. Prices verified against Teachable's pricing page; verify current pricing ↗.
Teachable in action
A walkthrough so you can see the interface before you commit:
Who should use Teachable?
Good fit: New course creators wanting low monthly cost; Solo educators selling a few courses.
Look elsewhere if: Creators needing advanced email marketing and funnels — see Teachable alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Teachable cost?
Teachable starts at $29/mo. Starter carries a 7.5% transaction fee; upgrade to Builder for 0%. Annual billing shown.
Does Teachable charge transaction fees?
Transaction fees: 7.5% (Starter); 0% on Builder and up. Factor this in — it often costs more than the monthly fee at volume.
Who is Teachable best for?
Teachable is best for new course creators wanting low monthly cost and solo educators selling a few courses. It's less ideal for creators needing advanced email marketing and funnels.