Hotmart vs Systeme.io
A per-sale commission versus $27/month with no commission. Genuinely cheap, but with tradeoffs.
The verdict
Systeme.io costs $27/month with no commission and even has a free plan; Hotmart charges no monthly fee but takes 9.9% + $1 per sale. On raw cost, Systeme.io wins starting around $280/month in revenue. The catch is that Systeme.io is a funnel builder first and a course platform second: the student experience is basic.
Hotmart
Free
Commission: 9.9% + R$1
Systeme.io
$27/mo
Commission: 0%
LearnBase
$97/mo
Commission: 0%
What each one wins on
Hotmart wins on
- An affiliate marketplace and existing buyer traffic
- A more polished membership area and student experience
- No fixed cost while you're validating
Systeme.io wins on
- $27/month with no commission, and a free plan to get started
- Email marketing, funnels, and automations included
- The cost doesn't grow as your sales do
Hotmart vs Systeme.io vs LearnBase
| Feature | Hotmart | Systeme.io | LearnBase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% transaction commission | Not included | Included | Included |
| Unlimited students | Included | Limited | Included |
| Unlimited courses | Included | Limited | Included |
| AI course generation from video | Not included | Not included | Included |
| AI-generated quizzes | Not included | Not included | Included |
| AI video transcription | Not included | Not included | Included |
| White-label branding | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Custom domain | Limited | Included | Included |
| Certificates | Included | Limited | Included |
| Live sessions | Included | Limited | Included |
| Multi-language support | Limited | Limited | Included |
| Analytics dashboard | Included | Included | Included |
| All features in one plan | Not included | Not included | Included |
What each one costs you per year
Total 12-month cost at your monthly sales volume, including flat fees and commissions. The cheapest option in each row is green.
| Monthly sales | Hotmart | Systeme.io | LearnBase |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000/mo | $1,188 | $324 | $1,164 |
| $5,000/mo | $5,940 | $324 | $1,164 |
| $10,000/mo | $11,880 | $324 | $1,164 |
Based on public list pricing. Excludes payment processing fees, which vary by method and country.
What if neither Hotmart nor Systeme.io fits?
Systeme.io's free plan caps you at 1 course, and its strength is funnels, not teaching. If the course is your product and not a lead magnet, LearnBase at $97/month gives you unlimited courses and students, real white-labeling, certificates, multi-language support, and AI that generates the course from your videos.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Systeme.io's free plan enough to sell a course?
- It's enough to validate. It limits your number of courses and contacts, so it works for testing the idea, not for running a growing business.
- Is Systeme.io a course platform or a funnel builder?
- A funnel builder with course hosting included. If your priority is the student experience (progress, quizzes, certificates), you'll find it limited compared to dedicated platforms.
- At what revenue level does Systeme.io beat Hotmart?
- Around $280/month. That's where Hotmart's 9.9% matches Systeme.io's flat $27/month. Above that, the commission costs you more and more.
Agustin Garcia
Founder & CEO, LearnBase
Sources
- Hotmart pricing page — verified July 2026
- Systeme.io pricing page — verified July 2026
- LearnBase pricing page
Comparison data is based on publicly available pricing and feature information as of July 2026. Features and pricing may change. LearnBase is the creator of this comparison.
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