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Honest reviews and comparisons of tools for creators who sell.
Plain-English reviews and side-by-side comparisons of course platforms, newsletter tools, checkout carts and print-on-demand services for creators who sell online.
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What each course platform really costs you per month
Type your numbers. We add the entry plan price to the platform's cut of your sales and rank them by what you keep.
| Platform | Plan | Platform cut | Total cost | You keep | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Systeme.io Free forever plan, 0% fees | $17 | — | — | — | Try Systeme.io |
| Skool 10% on entry, 2.9% on Pro | $9 | — | — | — | Try Skool |
| Teachable 7.5% on entry, 0% above | $39 | — | — | — | Try Teachable |
| Podia 5% on entry, 0% above | $49 | — | — | — | Try Podia |
| LearnWorlds $5 per enrollment on entry | $29 | — | — | — | Try LearnWorlds |
| Thinkific 0% fees, 30-day trial | $54 | — | — | — | Try Thinkific |
| Kajabi All-in-one, 0% on its payments | $179 | — | — | — | Try Kajabi |
Entry plans at list price from our September 2026 comparison. Card processing (about 2.9% + 30¢) applies on every platform and is left out. Yearly billing is usually 15–20% cheaper.
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