Buttondown vs Teachable
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Buttondown vs Teachable: which one wins?
Buttondown charges from $9/mo (monthly subscription) versus Teachable at from $29/mo (monthly + up to 7.5% on Starter).
On payout speed, Buttondown pays instant while Teachable pays weekly. For creators where cashflow matters, the faster cadence usually wins.
For audience ownership, Buttondown offers full access email export and Teachable offers limited (built-in from builder plan up). Email portability matters most for creators planning to migrate later or build a list independent of any single platform.
Best for: Buttondown suits technical writers and minimalists who want markdown and full ownership. Teachable fits course creators who want a proven all-in-one with flexible pricing tiers.