Best Course Platforms · pricing · Updated June 2026
Podia pricing (2026)
Podia starts at $42/mo (Mover), across 3 plans. Best for Multi-product creators who want courses, downloads, community, and email in one tool. Every figure links to Podia's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $42/mo (Mover) · 1% off with annual billing
- Free tier: No · 30-day trial
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Multi-product creators who want courses, downloads, community, and email in one tool; Beginners who want a 30-day full-feature trial before committing to a paid plan; Creators running coaching alongside digital products
Podia plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mover | $42 | −1% | flat | Annual billing $500/yr (~$41.67/mo, negligible discount); $42/mo month-to-month. 5% Podia fee + processor 2.9% + $0.30. Up to 100 email subscribers, 50 products, 500 videos, 25 spaces. | podia.com |
| Shaker | $84 | −1% | flat | Annual billing $1,000/yr (~$83.33/mo, negligible discount); $84/mo month-to-month. No Podia fee (processor 2.9% + $0.30). Up to 500 email subscribers, 150 products, 1,000 videos, 100 spaces, 1 assistant; affiliates, upsells, PayPal, Zapier. | podia.com |
| Earthquaker | $150 | — | flat | Annual billing $1,800/yr ($150/mo, no discount); $150/mo month-to-month. No Podia fee (processor 2.9% + $0.30). Up to 1,000 email subscribers, unlimited products/videos/spaces/assistants. | podia.com |
Last verified 2026-06-13. https://www.podia.com/pricing (official pricing page, accessed 2026-06-13). Free plan available (8% transaction fee); 30-day trial on paid plans.
Capabilities
Integrations: Zapier (1,900+ apps), Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Mailchimp, ConvertKit, AWeber, MailerLite, Discord, Facebook Ads, Pinterest Ads, Calendly, Zoom, Google Meet, YouTube Live.
Key features: Online courses with drip scheduling, quizzes, and certificates; Digital downloads (up to 5GB per file); Built-in email marketing with automations and segmentation; Community spaces with group and direct messaging; Webinars and live events (Zoom/Google Meet/YouTube Live); Website builder with blog and custom domain; Coaching scheduling integration (Calendly, SavvyCal); Affiliate program with PayPal payouts; Tax automation across 230 jurisdictions; Member-to-member messaging and live chat widget.
Plan limits: Mover: 100 email subscribers, 50 products, 500 videos, 25 spaces, 5% Podia fee; Shaker: 500 email subscribers, 150 products, 1,000 videos, 100 spaces; affiliates and Zapier unlocked; Earthquaker: 1,000 email subscribers; unlimited products/videos/spaces; Digital downloads limited to 5GB per file.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Podia cost?
Podia starts at $42/mo (Mover); it has 3 published plans. Verified 2026-06-13.
Is Podia cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Podia publishes a 1% discount for paying annually (on the Mover plan). Verified 2026-06-13.
What are cheaper alternatives to Podia?
Cheaper course platforms than Podia (entry $42/mo) include Systeme.io at $17/mo, LearnWorlds at $29/mo, Teachable at $39/mo. Verified 2026-06-13.
Does Podia support HIPAA?
Podia HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does Podia have a free plan?
Podia free tier: No; 30-day free trial.
Podia vs alternatives
Cheaper course platforms alternatives
- Teachable from $39/mo
- LearnWorlds from $29/mo
- Systeme.io from $17/mo