Podia vs Stan Store
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Platform fee
5% or 0% · of revenue depending on plan
$29-$99/mo · monthly, 0% transaction
Payout speed
instant
instant
Minimum payout
Stripe default
Stripe default
Countries
Wherever Stripe or PayPal operate
Stripe/PayPal-supported
Email list export
Full access (native email marketing included)
Full access
Custom domain
Yes (custom domain on paid plans)
Limited (stan.store/you)
Community features
Basic member-only community spaces on Shaker plan
Built-in communities on Pro
Best for
Course creators and digital-product sellers who want email marketing bundled in
Instagram/TikTok creators selling coaching, courses, and digital products
Podia vs Stan Store: which one wins?
Podia charges 5% or 0% (of revenue depending on plan) versus Stan Store at $29-$99/mo (monthly, 0% transaction).
On payout speed, Podia pays instant while Stan Store pays instant. No difference here.
For audience ownership, Podia offers full access (native email marketing included) email export and Stan Store offers full access. Email portability matters most for creators planning to migrate later or build a list independent of any single platform.
Best for: Podia suits course creators and digital-product sellers who want email marketing bundled in. Stan Store fits instagram/tiktok creators selling coaching, courses, and digital products.