Teachable vs YouTube
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Teachable vs YouTube: which one wins?
Teachable charges from $29/mo (monthly + up to 7.5% on Starter) versus YouTube at 30–45% (45% on ads · 30% on memberships).
On payout speed, Teachable pays weekly while YouTube pays monthly. For creators where cashflow matters, the faster cadence usually wins.
For audience ownership, Teachable offers limited (built-in from builder plan up) email export and YouTube offers none. 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. YouTube fits video creators, large audiences, established creators chasing scale.