Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Course Platforms (2026)
The cheapest course platforms is Systeme.io at $0/mo. 1 offer a free tier (Systeme.io). This page compares 8 options on entry price, free tier, HIPAA/SOC 2 and best-for — every figure linked to its source, updated June 2026.
8 options compared on price, free tier, compliance and fit — ranked cheapest-first. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it; quote-only tiers show “—”, never a guess.
Key takeaways
- Cheapest: Systeme.io at $0/mo (Free).
- Typical paid price: from $17/mo, median $45.50/mo, up to $89/mo — across 8 with published pricing.
- Free tier: Systeme.io.
- Tracked: 8 vendors, data current through 2026-06-15.
Comparison
| # | Course Platform | Entry price | Free | HIPAA | SOC 2 | Best for | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Systeme.io | $0/mo Free | Yes | — | — | Bootstrapped entrepreneurs wanting an all-in-one stack at the lowest price point | systeme.io |
| 2 | LearnWorlds | $29/mo Starter | No | — | — | Educators and trainers who need interactive video and advanced assessments | learnworlds.com |
| 3 | Teachable | $39/mo Starter | No | — | Yes | Individual educators and coaches selling online courses | teachable.com |
| 4 | Podia | $42/mo Mover | No | — | — | Multi-product creators who want courses, downloads, community, and email in one tool | podia.com |
| 5 | Thinkific | $49/mo Basic | No | — | Yes | Individual experts and educational academies | thinkific.com |
| 6 | Mighty Networks | $79/mo Launch | No | — | — | Community-led businesses where engagement and mobile experience are the primary product | mightynetworks.com |
| 7 | Circle | $89/mo Professional | No | No | — | Community builders who want courses as a secondary feature | circle.so |
| 8 | Kajabi | $89/mo Starter | No | — | — | Knowledge entrepreneurs wanting a single platform replacing email, funnel, and course tools | kajabi.com |
Prices are the lowest published self-serve monthly rate as captured on the linked source. Annual-billing and usage details are on each vendor's record in our open dataset.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest course platforms?
Systeme.io has the lowest published entry price at $0/mo (Free), as of 2026-06-15.
How much does course platforms cost per month?
Across the 8 course platforms with published paid pricing, the median starting price is $45.50/mo, ranging from $17/mo to $89/mo, as of 2026-06-15. 1 also offer a free tier.
Which course platforms have a free plan?
Systeme.io offer a free tier.
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How we compiled this
Published self-serve pricing was collected from each provider's own pricing page on the accessed date; monthlyUsd records the month-to-month rate in USD with the annual-billing monthly rate and annualDiscountPct noted where published. Per-seat/enterprise per-user pricing is flagged in notes; quote-only or contact-sales tiers carry monthlyUsd null. Every figure is sourced to the provider pricing page, with a dedicated 2026 pricing-review recorded as corroboration where prices render client-side; minutes/calls/overage and HIPAA/BAA do not apply to course platforms and are null.
Last verified 2026-06-15. We re-check published prices and compliance on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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