Teachable

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2014
Developer: Teachable, Inc.
Pricing: Freemium with paid plans starting at $39/month
Open source: No
Platforms: Web, iOS, Android

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Overview

Teachable is a web-based platform that enables creators, educators, and businesses to build, host, and sell online courses, coaching services, and digital products. Users can create schools to organize content such as video lessons, quizzes, and downloads, while handling student enrollments and payments. It supports scaling educational content for audiences worldwide, with mobile apps for student access.

Key Features

Course Builder - Tools to create and organize lessons, including videos, text, quizzes, and certificates.
Payment Processing - Integrated checkout for one-time and subscription sales with support for multiple currencies.
Student Management - Enrollment tracking, progress monitoring, and email notifications for students.
Mobile Apps - iOS and Android apps for students to access courses with offline sync capabilities.
Custom Branding - Options to customize school domains, themes, and student-facing pages.
Drip Content - Scheduled release of course materials to control pacing.
Affiliate Tools - Built-in system for creators to set up affiliate programs.
Analytics Dashboard - Reports on sales, student engagement, and course performance.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	$0/month	Basic course hosting, 10% transaction fee, limited features.
Starter	$39/month	No transaction fees, basic sales tools, 5% Teachable fee.
Growth	$119/month	Advanced features like quizzes, certificates, 3% Teachable fee.
Pro	$199/month	Bulk enrollments, advanced coaching, 2% Teachable fee.

Platforms & Requirements

Teachable operates primarily as a web platform accessible via modern browsers on desktop and mobile. Student-facing iOS (15.0+) and Android apps provide offline access and progress sync. No native desktop apps; creator tools are web-only.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Stripe
PayPal
Zapier
Google Analytics
Mailchimp
ConvertKit
Kajabi
API access

Alternatives

App	Difference
Thinkific	Offers more free plan flexibility but charges transaction fees on lower tiers.
Kajabi	All-in-one marketing tools included but higher starting price.
Podia	Simpler interface with bundled email marketing, fewer advanced course features.
LearnWorlds	Stronger focus on interactive video and assessments, more complex setup.

Reputation

Teachable is recognized for its ease of use in launching online courses quickly, with strong mobile student access praised by creators. Criticisms include high transaction fees on the free plan and limited built-in marketing tools compared to all-in-one competitors. User base exceeds 150,000 schools, with generally positive feedback on reliability but occasional support delays noted.

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