LearnWorlds vs Teachable: fees & take-home (2026-07)
At $3,000/month over 60 sales, Teachable leaves you $70/month more than LearnWorlds. Here's the full breakdown — and where that flips.
| LearnWorlds | Teachable | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Course platforms | Course platforms |
| Entry price | from $24/mo | from $29/mo |
| Platform fee | Starter charges FLAT $5 per enrollment; Pro Trainer & Learning Center no fees | Starter 7.5%; Builder & Growth 0% |
| Take-home on $3k/60 sales | $2,571 | $2,641 |
| Effective take rate | 14.3% | 12.0% |
| Affiliate payout | 25% recurring | 30% recurring |
| Best for | Serious course businesses wanting the most powerful/customizable LMS; best value at Pro Trainer+ | Course creators who want a simple, well-known platform and can start cheap then scale to 0%-fee tiers |
Who keeps you more?
Modeled on each platform's entry tier, Teachable wins at $3k/month. But the LearnWorlds/Teachable gap depends on your revenue and sales volume — platforms with a monthly fee but 0% cut pull ahead as you scale, while free/percentage platforms win at low volume. Run your exact numbers →
Choose LearnWorlds if…
Serious course businesses wanting the most powerful/customizable LMS; best value at Pro Trainer+.
Choose Teachable if…
Course creators who want a simple, well-known platform and can start cheap then scale to 0%-fee tiers.