At a glance
| Teachable | Thinkific | |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | Platform for creating and selling online courses. | Course platform for creators and businesses. |
| Best for | Small teams selling or delivering simple courses | Smaller teams launching a first academy |
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Pricing | Starter $39/month (7.5% transaction fee), Builder $89, Growth $189, Custom on request. Annual billing saves 22%; 7-day trial. | Basic from $40/month billed annually, Start and Grow plans, Plus custom. 30-day free trial; no free plan. |
| Website | teachable.com | thinkific.com |
What stands out
- Course builder
- Digital products and coaching
- Payments
- Certificates
- Drag-and-drop course builder with AI
- Payments and e-commerce
- Communities
- Live Zoom sessions
- Certificates and assignments
- Thinkific Plus with SSO and learning paths
Integrations
Apps and tools each vendor names on its website. Not a complete list.
Only Teachable
Both
Only Thinkific
Which should you choose?
Your team matches its sweet spot: small teams selling or delivering simple courses.
Visit TeachableYour team matches its sweet spot: smaller teams launching a first academy.
Visit ThinkificWhat to check in a trial or demo of either
- Branding and single sign-on for a seamless customer experience
- Support for multiple audiences, such as customers, partners and employees
- Integrations with your CRM, support and product analytics tools
- Flexible certification and assessment options
- Commerce features if you plan to sell training
- Reporting that connects learning to retention and product usage
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Teachable and Thinkific?
Both are customer education platforms. Teachable is best suited to small teams selling or delivering simple courses, while Thinkific is best suited to smaller teams launching a first academy.
Do Teachable or Thinkific have a free plan?
Teachable: no free plan is listed. Thinkific: no free plan is listed. Checked October 2026.
Which integrations do Teachable and Thinkific have in common?
Both name Zapier among their integrations on their websites.
How should I choose between Teachable and Thinkific?
Shortlist both, run a trial or proof of concept on a real use case, and compare total cost, ease of building content and how well each fits your existing tools.
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Comparison generated from our directory data, checked against vendor websites in October 2026. Products and prices change; confirm details with each vendor. Compare other tools.
