Platform reviews

Every platform independently tested. Scores based on course builder, pricing honesty, transaction fees, and real-world switching costs.

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Thinkific

8.6

First-time creators and scaling course businesses who want 0% transaction fees at every paid tier, a genuinely free plan to validate demand, and a clean migration path to higher tiers without platform lock-in.

From £0/mo (Free plan, 1 course)
Fee: 0%

Kajabi

8.2

Course creators already at £5K–£50K MRR who want to replace four tool subscriptions (email, funnel builder, community, course platform) with one bill. The math compounds in your favour from month seven.

From £71/mo (Kickstarter, billed annually)
Fee: 0%

LearnWorlds

8.0

S2 fitness creators and S4 corporate training buyers who need interactive video, SCORM/xAPI support, and a polished learner experience. Pro Trainer at £79/mo is the best value in its tier for video-first courses.

From £23/mo (Starter, billed annually)
Fee: $5/sale

Podia

7.8

Coaches and digital product sellers who want email marketing, course hosting, and a digital download storefront in one bill under £71/mo — without Kajabi's price and lock-in.

From £31/mo (Mover, billed annually)
Fee: 0%

Teachable

7.4

First-time course creators who want the fastest path from idea to paid course — especially on the Builder plan at £71/mo where the 0% transaction fee kicks in.

From £31/mo (Starter, billed annually)
Fee: 7.5% Starter
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