Teachable's paid plans range from $39/month to $399/month, with a 7.5% transaction fee on the lowest tier. But the real costs go beyond the sticker price — student caps, product limits, and payment processing fees all factor in. Here's a complete breakdown of what you'll actually pay.
Teachable Pricing Plans Overview (2026)
Teachable currently offers four paid plans. Annual billing saves about 22% compared to monthly. Here's the full comparison:
| Starter | Builder | Growth | Advanced | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $39/mo | $89/mo | $189/mo | $399/mo |
| Annual price | $29/mo | $69/mo | $139/mo | $309/mo |
| Transaction fee | 7.5% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Published products | 1 | 5 | 25 | 100 |
| Students | 100 | 1,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Admin users | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Integrations | 1 | 3 | 5 | Unlimited |
Teachable also offers an Enterprise plan with custom pricing, a dedicated account manager, and priority support. You need to contact their sales team for Enterprise pricing.
Teachable Transaction Fees Explained
Teachable's platform transaction fee only applies to the Starter plan (7.5%). The Builder, Growth, and Advanced plans charge 0% platform fees. However, all plans are subject to standard payment processing fees, which are separate:
- US credit/debit cards: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction
- International cards: 3.9% + $0.30 per transaction
- US PayPal: 3.49% + $0.49 per transaction
- International PayPal: 4.99% + $0.49 per transaction
What you actually pay: a worked example
Suppose you sell a $200 course. Here's what Teachable takes on each plan (US credit card payment):
- Starter: $15 platform fee (7.5%) + $6.10 processing (2.9% + $0.30) = $21.10 per sale
- Builder: $0 platform fee + $6.10 processing = $6.10 per sale
At 20 sales per month on the Starter plan, you'd pay $300 in platform transaction fees alone — on top of $39/month and $122 in processing fees. That's $461/month in total Teachable costs, compared to $89/month + $122 processing on the Builder plan ($211/month total).
The breakeven point: If you're making more than about $670/month in revenue on the Starter plan, the Builder plan's $89/month fee saves you money compared to paying 7.5% transaction fees.
How Do Teachable's Fees Compare to Other Platforms?
Here's how Teachable's fee structure compares to other popular course platforms:
- Ruzuku — 0% transaction fees on all plans. Flat monthly fee starting at $99/month with unlimited courses and students. (Full comparison)
- Thinkific — 0% transaction fees on all paid plans. Free plan available with limited features. (Teachable vs Thinkific)
- Kajabi — 0% transaction fees. Plans start at $89/month. (Teachable vs Kajabi)
- Podia — 0% on paid plans, but the free plan has an 8% fee. (Podia review)
Teachable's Starter plan is one of the few paid plans in the course platform market that still charges a platform transaction fee. Most competitors have moved to flat monthly pricing with 0% platform fees, though payment processing fees (Stripe/PayPal) are universal.
For a broader look at options, see our 7 Best Teachable Alternatives or take our 2-minute platform quiz for a personalized recommendation.
Is Teachable's Free Plan Still Available?
Teachable has historically offered a free plan, but as of early 2026, it is no longer prominently featured on their pricing page. For details on what the free plan included and whether it's still accessible, see our Teachable free plan review.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Teachable cost per month?
Teachable's paid plans start at $39/month (Starter) and go up to $399/month (Advanced). Annual billing offers a 22% discount, bringing the Starter plan to $29/month. An Enterprise plan with custom pricing is also available.
Does Teachable charge transaction fees on all plans?
No. Only the Starter plan ($39/mo) charges a 7.5% platform transaction fee. The Builder ($89/mo), Growth ($189/mo), and Advanced ($399/mo) plans have 0% platform transaction fees. Standard payment processing fees (2.9% + $0.30 for US cards) apply on all plans.
Is Teachable pricing monthly or annual?
Teachable offers both monthly and annual billing. Annual plans save about 22% — for example, the Starter plan drops from $39/month to $29/month ($348/year) when billed annually. You can switch between billing cycles.