Online Course Platform Comparisons for Small Creators (2026)
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Choosing a course platform comes down to the plan price, the platform's cut of your sales, and the limits on products and students. This page lists the entry plan of each platform we compare, taken from official pricing pages, and links to the full comparisons.
At a glance
| Platform | Lowest paid plan | Platform fee | Free plan | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Podia | Mover: $42/mo on yearly billing | 5% platform fee on this plan | Not listed on the page we checked | 2026-09-28 (official pricing) |
| Thinkific | Basic: $40/mo on yearly billing | No platform fee on this plan | Not listed on the page we checked | 2026-09-28 (official pricing) |
| Systeme.io | Startup: $14.17/mo on yearly billing | No platform fee on this plan | Free plan listed | 2026-09-28 (official pricing) |
| Kajabi | Basic: $143/mo on yearly billing | No platform fee on this plan | Not listed on the page we checked | 2026-09-28 (official pricing) |
| Teachable | Starter: $29/mo on yearly billing | 7.5% platform fee on this plan | Not listed on the page we checked | 2026-10-12 (official pricing) |
Comparison articles
- Podia vs Thinkific (2026): Which Course Platform Fits Your Business?
- Teachable vs Podia (2026): Which Course Platform Fits a Small Creator?
- Teachable Pricing (2026): Starter vs Builder vs Growth, and What the Fees Really Cost
- Systeme.io vs Kajabi (2026): Is the $17 Tool Enough, or Do You Need Kajabi?
- Systeme.io vs ClickFunnels (2026): Which Funnel Builder Is Worth Paying For?
- Systeme.io Pricing (2026): Is the Free Plan Enough? A Guide for Creators Outside the US
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