Teachable vs Thinkific
The classic matchup in the space. Similar price, different philosophies.
The verdict
Thinkific starts at $49/month with no commission; Teachable starts at $39/month but charges 7.5% commission, which only disappears on the $89/month Builder plan. For most creators, Thinkific ends up cheaper. Teachable wins on sales tools and instructor payment handling; Thinkific wins on design flexibility and not charging a commission from day one.
Teachable
$39/mo
Commission: 7.5%
Thinkific
$49/mo
Commission: 0%
LearnBase
$97/mo
Commission: 0%
What each one wins on
Teachable wins on
- Better sales tools: native coupons, order bumps, and upsells
- Better-handled co-author and affiliate payments
- iOS and Android mobile apps
Thinkific wins on
- 0% commission from the $49/month entry plan
- A more flexible site builder with better design control
- Built-in community and engagement tools
Teachable vs Thinkific vs LearnBase
| Feature | Teachable | Thinkific | LearnBase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% transaction commission | Not included | Included | Included |
| Unlimited students | Included | Included | Included |
| Unlimited courses | Included | Limited | Included |
| AI course generation from video | Not included | Not included | Included |
| AI-generated quizzes | Included | Not included | Included |
| AI video transcription | Limited | Not included | Included |
| White-label branding | Limited | Limited | Included |
| Custom domain | Included | 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 | Teachable | Thinkific | LearnBase |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000/mo | $1,368 | $588 | $1,164 |
| $5,000/mo | $4,968 | $588 | $1,164 |
| $10,000/mo | $9,468 | $588 | $1,164 |
Based on public list pricing. Excludes payment processing fees, which vary by method and country.
What if neither Teachable nor Thinkific fits?
Both are solid English-language platforms that reserve white-labeling for the expensive plans: $189/month on Teachable, $199/month on Thinkific. If you need white-labeling, native multi-language support (ES/PT/EN), and AI course generation from video, LearnBase includes all of that for $97/month.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper, Teachable or Thinkific?
- Thinkific in most cases. Its $49/month plan already comes with no commission, while Teachable's $39/month plan charges 7.5% per sale. At $2,000/month in revenue, Teachable ends up costing you $189/month versus Thinkific's $49.
- Which one has better marketing tools?
- Teachable. It comes with native coupons, order bumps, and upsells, plus more complete affiliate management.
- Does either one work well in Spanish?
- Neither does natively. Both have English-language admin interfaces and only partial translation support for students on higher-tier plans.
Agustin Garcia
Founder & CEO, LearnBase
Sources
- Teachable pricing page — verified July 2026
- Thinkific 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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