Memberful vs Thinkific
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Memberful vs Thinkific: which one wins?
Memberful charges 4.9% + $25/mo (of revenue on Pro plan) versus Thinkific at from $36/mo (monthly, 0% on Thinkific Payments).
On payout speed, Memberful pays weekly while Thinkific pays weekly. No difference here.
For audience ownership, Memberful offers full access email export and Thinkific offers full access (thinkific email with automation). 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. Thinkific fits course creators who want predictable monthly pricing and native payments.