Teachable vs Thinkific
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Teachable vs Thinkific: which one wins?
Teachable charges from $29/mo (monthly + up to 7.5% on Starter) versus Thinkific at from $36/mo (monthly, 0% on Thinkific Payments).
On payout speed, Teachable pays weekly while Thinkific pays weekly. No difference here.
For audience ownership, Teachable offers limited (built-in from builder plan up) 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: Teachable suits course creators who want a proven all-in-one with flexible pricing tiers. Thinkific fits course creators who want predictable monthly pricing and native payments.