Hotmart vs Teachable
A marketplace with a perpetual commission versus a platform with a monthly fee. The math shifts with your revenue.
The verdict
Hotmart charges no monthly fee but takes 9.9% + $1 of every sale. Teachable starts at $39/month with a 7.5% commission, and that commission only disappears on the $89/month Builder plan. If you sell little, Hotmart is cheaper; if you're already making $3,000/month or more, Teachable's Builder plan costs noticeably less than Hotmart's commission.
Hotmart
Free
Commission: 9.9% + R$1
Teachable
$39/mo
Commission: 7.5%
LearnBase
$97/mo
Commission: 0%
What each one wins on
Hotmart wins on
- No fixed cost: if you don't sell in a given month, you pay nothing
- An affiliate network that can generate sales without you doing any marketing
- Strong presence and buyer trust across Latin America and Brazil
Teachable wins on
- 0% commission from the Builder plan ($89/month) onward: you scale without a penalty
- Your own brand and domain instead of a marketplace checkout
- More mature course tools: quizzes, drip content, certificates
Hotmart vs Teachable vs LearnBase
| Feature | Hotmart | Teachable | LearnBase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% transaction commission | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Unlimited students | Included | Included | Included |
| Unlimited courses | Included | Included | Included |
| AI course generation from video | Not included | Not included | Included |
| AI-generated quizzes | Not included | Included | Included |
| AI video transcription | Not included | Limited | Included |
| White-label branding | Not included | Limited | Included |
| Custom domain | Limited | Included | Included |
| Certificates | Included | Included | Included |
| Live sessions | Included | Included | 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 | Teachable | LearnBase |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000/mo | $1,188 | $1,368 | $1,164 |
| $5,000/mo | $5,940 | $4,968 | $1,164 |
| $10,000/mo | $11,880 | $9,468 | $1,164 |
Based on public list pricing. Excludes payment processing fees, which vary by method and country.
What if neither Hotmart nor Teachable fits?
Teachable's Builder plan at $89/month removes the commission but reserves white-labeling and multi-language support for higher tiers. LearnBase costs $97/month with 0% commission and already includes white-labeling, your own domain, native multi-language support (ES/PT/EN), and AI course generation from your videos.
Frequently asked questions
- At what revenue level does Teachable beat Hotmart?
- Around $1,200/month. That's where Hotmart's 9.9% ($119/month) starts to exceed the Builder plan's flat $89/month. Above that, the gap widens every month.
- Does Teachable's Starter plan really have no commission?
- It does have one: the $39/month Starter plan charges 7.5% per sale. To remove the commission you need the $89/month Builder plan or higher.
- Can I migrate my students from Hotmart to another platform?
- You can export your buyers' data and grant them access on the new platform. Course progress doesn't migrate automatically, so it's best to make the switch between launches.
Agustin Garcia
Founder & CEO, LearnBase
Sources
- Hotmart pricing page — verified July 2026
- Teachable 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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