Teachable vs Thinkific: Which Platform Wins?
Spoiler: neither. Both charge monthly fees, take commissions, and limit your growth. Here's why smart creators choose a third option.
The Real Cost of Teachable vs Thinkific
The Monthly Fee Trap
Let's do some math. Teachable's Pro plan costs $119/month. Thinkific's Pro plan costs $99/month. That's $1,188-1,428 per year before you've made a single sale.
For a course creator just starting out, that's a significant barrier. You're paying for the privilege of maybe selling something someday.
Transaction Fees Add Up
But wait, there's more. Teachable's Basic plan takes 5% of every sale. Their free plan? 10% plus $1 per sale. Thinkific's free plan also takes 10%.
Sell a $100 course on Teachable's free plan, and you lose $11. Do that 100 times and you've given away $1,100. For what?
The Tool Stack Problem
Neither Teachable nor Thinkific includes live video calls. To offer coaching or live classes, you need:
- Zoom: $150+/year - Calendly (for booking): $96+/year - Integration time and headaches: priceless
That's another $250/year minimum, plus the complexity of managing multiple tools.
Why Creators Are Switching
Smart course creators are realizing they don't need to choose between two expensive platforms. They need a platform that:
1. Doesn't charge monthly fees 2. Doesn't take transaction commissions 3. Includes the tools they need (like video calls) 4. Lets them keep their brand
That's exactly why we built iLoquio.
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Stop Comparing. Start Creating.
Why choose between two platforms that both charge too much? iLoquio is free, includes video calls, and takes only 5% commission.
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