Memberful vs Teachable
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Platform fee
4.9% + $25/mo · of revenue on Pro plan
from $29/mo · monthly + up to 7.5% on Starter
Payout speed
weekly
weekly
Minimum payout
Stripe default
$0
Countries
Wherever Stripe operates (40+ countries)
Global via teachable:pay / Stripe / PayPal
Email list export
Full access
Limited (built-in from Builder plan up)
Custom domain
Yes
Yes (Builder plan and above)
Community features
No native forums; integrates with Discord and Circle
Basic built-in community spaces
Best for
Writers, podcasters, and publishers who want to own their site, domain, and email list
Course creators who want a proven all-in-one with flexible pricing tiers
Memberful vs Teachable: which one wins?
Memberful charges 4.9% + $25/mo (of revenue on Pro plan) versus Teachable at from $29/mo (monthly + up to 7.5% on Starter).
On payout speed, Memberful pays weekly while Teachable pays weekly. No difference here.
For audience ownership, Memberful 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: Memberful suits writers, podcasters, and publishers who want to own their site, domain, and email list. Teachable fits course creators who want a proven all-in-one with flexible pricing tiers.