What is the best alternative to Thinkific?

Teachable is the top pick here for creators who want one of the most established course platforms and don't mind starting on a paid plan (no free plan; Starter from about $39 per month ($29 billed annually) with a 7.5% transaction fee, Builder from about $89 per month ($69 annually) with 0% transaction fees, Growth from about $189 per month ($139 annually)). Compare the full shortlist below for other online course platforms.

Do any Thinkific alternatives have a free plan?

Free-plan options here include none of the alternatives compared here. Compare limits before committing.

Best Thinkific alternatives (2026)

Alternatives to Thinkific include Teachable (creators who want one of the most established course platforms and don't mind starting on a paid plan), Kajabi (established creators who want an all-in-one business platform and can absorb the highest entry price here), Podia (small creators wanting courses, email marketing and community bundled into one plan without an add-on), among 3 online course platforms compared here on pricing and features.

Pricing and features verified against each vendor's published information on 2026-09-21. Sources linked below.

At a glance

Tool	Free plan	Pricing from	Best for	Platforms
Teachable	No	No free plan; Starter from about $39 per month ($29 billed annually) with a 7.5% transaction fee, Builder from about $89 per month ($69 annually) with 0% transaction fees, Growth from about $189 per month ($139 annually)	creators who want one of the most established course platforms and don't mind starting on a paid plan	Web
Kajabi	No	No free plan; Basic from about $179 per month ($143 billed annually), Growth from about $249 per month ($199 annually), Pro from about $499 per month ($399 annually), all with a 14-day free trial	established creators who want an all-in-one business platform and can absorb the highest entry price here	Web, iOS, Android
Podia	No	No free plan since October 2024; Mover from about $49 per month ($42 billed annually) with a 5% transaction fee, Shaker from about $99 per month ($84 annually) with 0% fees, Earthquaker from about $179 per month ($150 annually), all with a 30-day free trial	small creators wanting courses, email marketing and community bundled into one plan without an add-on	Web

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Thinkific vs Teachable

FAQ

What is the best alternative to Thinkific?: Teachable is the top pick here for creators who want one of the most established course platforms and don't mind starting on a paid plan (no free plan; Starter from about $39 per month ($29 billed annually) with a 7.5% transaction fee, Builder from about $89 per month ($69 annually) with 0% transaction fees, Growth from about $189 per month ($139 annually)). Compare the full shortlist below for other online course platforms.
Do any Thinkific alternatives have a free plan?: Free-plan options here include none of the alternatives compared here. Compare limits before committing.