Floatplane vs Teachable

Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.

Floatplane
video
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Teachable
courses
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Platform fee
NEEDS REVIEW · undisclosed platform cut
from $29/mo · monthly + up to 7.5% on Starter
Payout speed
monthly
weekly
Minimum payout
NEEDS REVIEW
$0
Countries
Global
Global via teachable:pay / Stripe / PayPal
Email list export
Limited
Limited (built-in from Builder plan up)
Custom domain
No
Yes (Builder plan and above)
Community features
Per-creator forums, comments, and Discord links
Basic built-in community spaces
Best for
Tech and enthusiast video creators with a paying superfan base
Course creators who want a proven all-in-one with flexible pricing tiers

Floatplane vs Teachable: which one wins?

Floatplane charges NEEDS REVIEW (undisclosed platform cut) versus Teachable at from $29/mo (monthly + up to 7.5% on Starter).

On payout speed, Floatplane pays monthly while Teachable pays weekly. For creators where cashflow matters, the faster cadence usually wins.

For audience ownership, Floatplane offers limited 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: Floatplane suits tech and enthusiast video creators with a paying superfan base. Teachable fits course creators who want a proven all-in-one with flexible pricing tiers.

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