Passes vs Podia
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Platform fee
10% · of revenue
5% or 0% · of revenue depending on plan
Payout speed
instant
instant
Minimum payout
$50
Stripe default
Countries
Primarily US, Stripe-supported
Wherever Stripe or PayPal operate
Email list export
Limited
Full access (native email marketing included)
Custom domain
Yes (subdomain)
Yes (custom domain on paid plans)
Community features
DMs, group chats, 1:1 video calls
Basic member-only community spaces on Shaker plan
Best for
Mainstream creators, influencers, coaches wanting low-fee subs and merch
Course creators and digital-product sellers who want email marketing bundled in
Passes vs Podia: which one wins?
Passes charges 10% (of revenue) versus Podia at 5% or 0% (of revenue depending on plan).
On payout speed, Passes pays instant while Podia pays instant. No difference here.
For audience ownership, Passes offers limited email export and Podia offers full access (native email marketing included). Email portability matters most for creators planning to migrate later or build a list independent of any single platform.
Best for: Passes suits mainstream creators, influencers, coaches wanting low-fee subs and merch. Podia fits course creators and digital-product sellers who want email marketing bundled in.