Teachable vs Thinkific: fees & take-home (2026-07)
At $3,000/month over 60 sales, Thinkific leaves you $214/month more than Teachable. Here's the full breakdown — and where that flips.
| Teachable | Thinkific | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Course platforms | Course platforms |
| Entry price | from $29/mo | from $40/mo |
| Platform fee | Starter 7.5%; Builder & Growth 0% | 0% on all paid plans |
| Take-home on $3k/60 sales | $2,641 | $2,855 |
| Effective take rate | 12.0% | 4.8% |
| Affiliate payout | 30% recurring | 30% recurring |
| Best for | Course creators who want a simple, well-known platform and can start cheap then scale to 0%-fee tiers | 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 Teachable/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 Teachable if…
Course creators who want a simple, well-known platform and can start cheap then scale to 0%-fee tiers.
Choose Thinkific if…
Creators who want zero platform fees and strong course/quiz tools at a mid price.