HEAD TO HEAD
Teachable vs Thinkific: which course platform wins?
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THE SHORT ANSWER
Thinkific edges it for most people thanks to 0% transaction fees on paid plans and a more usable free tier. Teachable is marginally simpler to start and has slick coaching tools. For a no-fee course builder, choose Thinkific.
Side-by-side specs
| Teachable | Thinkific | |
|---|---|---|
| Index Score | 88/100 | ✓ 90/100 |
| Ease of use | ✓ 9.0/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Price from | ✓ from $39/mo | from $49/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | Free plan (high fees) | 0% transaction fees |
| Stand-out | Launch a course fast | Free plan to start |
| Quizzes & certificates | Yes | Yes |
| Community | Yes | Yes |
| Email & funnels | No | No |
| Integrations & API | Yes | Yes |
Round by round
Ease of use Winner: Teachable
Teachable is the easier platform to build a course on (9.0 vs 8.8).
Price Winner: Teachable
Teachable is cheaper to start (from $39/mo vs from $49/mo).
Marketing & sales Winner: Tie
Matched on built-in marketing and sales tools.
Flexibility Winner: Thinkific
Thinkific gives you more control over the course experience.
FAQ
Is Teachable better than Thinkific?
Thinkific edges it for most people thanks to 0% transaction fees on paid plans and a more usable free tier. Teachable is marginally simpler to start and has slick coaching tools. For a no-fee course builder, choose Thinkific.
Teachable vs Thinkific: which is cheaper?
Teachable is cheaper to start, at from $39/mo versus from $49/mo. Confirm current pricing on each vendor's site.
Teachable vs Thinkific: which is easier to use?
Teachable scored higher on ease of use in our assessment of each platform's course builder (9.0 vs 8.8 out of 10).