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Course platforms for coaches

Where to host, sell and deliver your program. Our picks are based on the whole-stack cost (platform + email + fees), not the sticker price. Updated when prices move.

Curated by Amanat Mossalli Taju·Prices checked 3 Nov 2026

Short answer

Cheapest way to start? Teachable Starter ($29/mo yearly, plus a 7.5% fee) or Podia Mover ($42, plus 5%). No fees and unlimited courses? Thinkific Start ($82/mo). Courses, email and site in one? Kajabi Basic ($143/mo). Not sure? Take the quiz →

Best of

Best Course Platforms for Coaches in 2026: 6 Picks Ranked by What You’ll Actually Pay

Six course platforms ranked for two kinds of coach: the one selling a group program, and the one who mostly sells 1-to-1 and may not need a course platform at all.

19 min read · Updated 3 Nov 2026

Alternatives

7 Best Kajabi Alternatives for Coaches in 2026 (Ranked by True Cost)

Kajabi Basic now costs $143 a month. We priced seven alternatives line by line, at three sales levels, so you can see the real gap before you switch.

17 min read · Updated 3 Nov 2026

Head to head

Kajabi vs Thinkific for Coaches: The $732-a-Year Question (2026)

Thinkific is $61 a month cheaper on paper now that Start is its entry plan. Whether that holds depends on how many other tools Kajabi would replace for you. Two setups, priced in full.

15 min read · Updated 3 Nov 2026

Head to head

Thinkific vs Teachable in 2026: Which Is Better for Your First Course?

Both platforms dropped their free plans, and Thinkific retired Basic. We scored them on eight factors that matter for a coach's first course, kept a running tally, and the result is closer than you'd think.

15 min read · Updated 3 Nov 2026

Pricing guides

Pricing

Kajabi Pricing Explained (2026): What Changed, What You Get, and When It’s Worth It

Kajabi's cheapest plan for new customers is now $143 a month. Here's what each plan actually means, who it's for, and the catch on each one.

13 min read · Updated 3 Nov 2026

Pricing

Thinkific Pricing 2026: Start, Grow and Expand After Basic Was Retired

Thinkific retired Basic, so Start at $82 a month is the new entry price. Your real bill has three more lines. We build it line by line, weigh Start against Grow, and map a full year.

13 min read · Updated 3 Nov 2026

Pricing

Teachable Pricing in 2026: When the 7.5% Fee Costs More Than the $69 Plan

Teachable's $29 Starter plan looks like the cheap option. Past about $533 a month in sales, it isn't. Here are the myths, the math, and who should start on Builder.

12 min read · Updated 3 Nov 2026