Feature Comparison
| Feature | Teachable | Podia |
|---|---|---|
| API access | ✓ | ✗ |
| Certificates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Community features | ✗ | ✓ |
| Course builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Drip content | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Marketing tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✗ | ✗ |
| Payment processing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quizzes & assessments | ✓ | ✗ |
| Student management | ✓ | ✓ |
| White-label / custom branding | ✓ | ✓ |
Teachable Pricing
Starter
$39.00/mo
Builder
$89.00/mo
Growth
$189.00/mo
Advanced
$399.00/mo
Podia Pricing
Mover
$39.00/mo
Shaker
$89.00/mo
Teachable
Pros
- Beginner-friendly interface
- Ease of use no tech skills needed
- Fast launch with AI tools
- Built-in payment/tax handling
- Unlimited video hosting
- Strong student engagement features
Cons
- No free plan
- 7.5% fee on Starter plan
- Strict product/student limits
- Limited advanced marketing
- Design customization restrictions
- Recent price increases
Podia
Pros
- Easy all-in-one platform
- No transaction fees on higher plan
- Unlimited courses & students
Cons
- Limited advanced integrations on base plan
- Transaction fees on starter plan
The Verdict
Teachable takes this one with a DuelStack Score of 6.7/10 vs 5.7/10. It particularly excels at beginner-friendly interface. That said, Podia is the better pick if you need easy all-in-one platform.