Education & Learning Software
Podia
Budget-friendly course, community, and digital-download platform with no-fee plans above the entry tier.
Solo / FreelancerSmall businessGlobal
Last reviewed Jul 17, 2026 · Pricing verified Jul 17, 2026
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DEV-TOP · horizontalOur take
Best for creators who want a simpler, cheaper alternative to Kajabi with courses, community, and digital downloads bundled together — the entry-tier 5% transaction fee and low subscriber caps mean growing creators outgrow Mover fast.
Choose this if...
- Creators selling a mix of courses and digital downloads who want one affordable tool
- Solo educators building a paid community alongside their course content
Look elsewhere if...
- You have a subscriber list over 1,000 people already — even the top plan caps at 1,000 email subscribers
- You want zero transaction fees from day one — Mover's 5% fee only disappears once you upgrade to Shaker
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Pricing
Verified Jul 17, 2026 against Podia's own pricing page.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Key limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mover | 42 USD/mo | 504 USD/yr | Up to 100 email subscribers, 5% Podia transaction fee, 50 products, 500 videos, 25 community spaces |
| Shaker | 84 USD/mo | 1008 USD/yr | Up to 500 email subscribers, no Podia fees, 150 products, 1,000 videos, 100 spaces, 1 assistant seat, affiliate marketing |
| Earthquaker | 150 USD/mo | 1800 USD/yr | Up to 1,000 email subscribers, no Podia fees, unlimited products/videos/spaces/assistants |
Free tier reality
There's no permanent free plan. No permanent free plan — Podia runs a 30-day free trial with full feature access and no credit card required, after which the cheapest plan (Mover, $42/mo) still charges a 5% transaction fee on top of payment-processor fees; that fee disappears only on Shaker and above.
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DEV-MID · rectanglePros
- Noticeably cheaper entry point than Kajabi for similar core functionality
- Combines courses, downloads, and community without extra add-ons
- Straightforward, uncluttered interface for non-technical creators
Cons
- Email subscriber caps (100/500/1,000) are lower than most competitors' contact limits
- Mover's 5% transaction fee stacks on top of standard payment processing fees
- No native mobile app for learners at time of review — confirm current status
Key features
- Courses, digital downloads, and communities in one product
- Built-in email marketing to your subscriber list
- Live and pre-recorded webinars/coaching
- Affiliate marketing tools (Shaker and above)
- Zapier integration for connecting other tools
Integrations
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Platforms
- web
Regional fit
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- Global
Best for
Try free first
Not ready for Podia? Start with our free tools — come back when you outgrow them.
Alternatives
Kajabi
Pick this instead if: Established creators/coaches who want courses, marketing, and funnels under one roof
Teachable
Pick this instead if: Solo creators and coaches selling a handful of premium courses or coaching programs
Moodle
Pick this instead if: Institutions and nonprofits with IT capacity to self-host and customize an open-source LMS
Thinkific
Pick this instead if: Creators building a catalog of multiple courses under one price cap
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Podia FAQ
Questions about this tool
Is Podia free?
No — Podia doesn't have a permanent free plan. No permanent free plan — Podia runs a 30-day free trial with full feature access and no credit card required, after which the cheapest plan (Mover, $42/mo) still charges a 5% transaction fee on top of payment-processor fees; that fee disappears only on Shaker and above.
How much does Podia cost?
From 42 USD/mo. We verify pricing directly against Podia's own pricing page — see the pricing table above for the full breakdown of plans, and check the verified date before making a decision, since software pricing changes often.
Who is Podia best for?
Creators selling a mix of courses and digital downloads who want one affordable tool Solo educators building a paid community alongside their course content
Who should avoid Podia?
You have a subscriber list over 1,000 people already — even the top plan caps at 1,000 email subscribers You want zero transaction fees from day one — Mover's 5% fee only disappears once you upgrade to Shaker
Does Podia work well outside the US?
VERIFY current regional payment/tax handling.
What are the best alternatives to Podia?
Worth comparing: Kajabi, Teachable, Moodle, Thinkific. See the Alternatives section above for why you might pick one of these instead.