Instagram Subscriptions vs Teachable

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

Instagram Subscriptions
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Teachable
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Platform fee
0% · Meta cut (Apple/Google 30% in-app)
from $29/mo · monthly + up to 7.5% on Starter
Payout speed
monthly
weekly
Minimum payout
$25
$0
Countries
40+ markets
Global via teachable:pay / Stripe / PayPal
Email list export
None
Limited (built-in from Builder plan up)
Custom domain
No
Yes (Builder plan and above)
Community features
Subscriber-only Lives, chats, broadcast
Basic built-in community spaces
Best for
Established Instagram creators with loyal followers willing to pay
Course creators who want a proven all-in-one with flexible pricing tiers

Instagram Subscriptions vs Teachable: which one wins?

Instagram Subscriptions charges 0% (Meta cut (Apple/Google 30% in-app)) versus Teachable at from $29/mo (monthly + up to 7.5% on Starter).

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

For audience ownership, Instagram Subscriptions offers none 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: Instagram Subscriptions suits established instagram creators with loyal followers willing to pay. Teachable fits course creators who want a proven all-in-one with flexible pricing tiers.

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