3 tools that do the same job as Thinkific, compared on checked pricing and features. Thinkific's cheapest paid plan is $40 a month for one person, and two of the alternatives cost less. None of the three have a free plan.
Prices checked against each vendor's own pricing page; Thinkific's on October 5, 2026.
Cheapest paid plan that covers the team, per month before tax, at the yearly rate where one is published. Each tool's prices were checked against its own pricing page, most recently on October 5, 2026.
1. Teachable
Best for creators selling a few courses or coaching offers to buyers in many countries
Teachable is a course platform for creators selling courses, coaching and digital downloads, and it collects and remits sales tax in more than 45 countries. Starter adds a 7.5% fee to each sale; Builder and higher plans charge 0% through Teachable's checkout.
One person
$29/mo
Starter · Thinkific: $40/mo
Team of 10
—
Free plan
No
Choose Teachable if…
You want it cheaper for one person: $29/mo on Starter, against $40/mo for Thinkific.
Stay with Thinkific if…
You rely on what Teachable lacks: SCORM & xAPI support and white-label mobile app.
Kajabi is an all-in-one platform for coaches and creators who sell courses, coaching, communities and other digital products. Plans have flat monthly prices capped by contacts and products, and sales through Kajabi Payments carry card fees but no revenue share.
One person
$143/mo
Basic · Thinkific: $40/mo
Team of 10
$199/mo
Growth · Thinkific: —
Free plan
No
Stay with Thinkific if…
Price matters for one person: Thinkific is $40/mo, Kajabi $143/mo.
You rely on what Kajabi lacks: SCORM & xAPI support.
LearnWorlds is a course and training platform for course sellers, coaches and corporate trainers, with interactive video, exams and SCORM uploads. Starter adds a $5 fee to every paid enrollment; Pro Trainer and higher plans charge none.
One person
$24/mo
Starter · Thinkific: $40/mo
Team of 10
$249/mo
Learning Center · Thinkific: —
Free plan
No
Choose LearnWorlds if…
You want it cheaper for one person: $24/mo on Starter, against $40/mo for Thinkific.
You need what Thinkific lacks: interactive video & activities and compliance tracking & reporting.
