Podia vs Thinkific: fees & take-home (2026-07)
At $3,000/month over 60 sales, Thinkific leaves you $152/month more than Podia. Here's the full breakdown — and where that flips.
| Podia | Thinkific | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Digital-product platforms | Course platforms |
| Entry price | from $42/mo | from $40/mo |
| Platform fee | Mover 5%; Shaker & Earthquaker 0% | 0% on all paid plans |
| Take-home on $3k/60 sales | $2,703 | $2,855 |
| Effective take rate | 9.9% | 4.8% |
| Affiliate payout | 30% recurring | 30% recurring |
| Best for | Creators selling a mix of digital downloads, courses and memberships wanting an easy storefront + email | Creators who want zero platform fees and strong course/quiz tools at a mid price |
Who keeps you more?
Modeled on each platform's entry tier, Thinkific wins at $3k/month. But the Podia/Thinkific 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 Podia if…
Creators selling a mix of digital downloads, courses and memberships wanting an easy storefront + email.
Choose Thinkific if…
Creators who want zero platform fees and strong course/quiz tools at a mid price.