Best course platforms
A shortlist of platforms in the "Course platforms like Udemy" category - where to earn in this space. The type page lists every option.
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Compare at a glance
| Platform | Type | Fees / commission | Pays via | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Domestika
|
Creative course platform | Upfront advance + royalties per enrollment | Bank transfer | 2002 |
Kajabi
|
Course platform | $179-499/month, 0% transaction fee | Bank transfer, Stripe, PayPal | 2010 |
LearnWorlds
|
Course platform | $29-299/month, 0-$5 per sale by plan | Bank transfer, Stripe, PayPal | 2014 |
Maven
|
Cohort course marketplace | 10% platform fee on course revenue | Bank transfer | 2020 |
Podia
|
Creator storefront | Monthly plans with low transaction fees | PayPal, Stripe | 2014 |
Skillshare
|
Online learning community | Royalty pool based on watch time | PayPal | 2010 |
Teachable
|
Course platform | Monthly plans plus transaction fees | PayPal, Stripe | 2014 |
Thinkific
|
Course platform | Monthly plans, no transaction fees on paid plans | PayPal, Stripe | 2012 |
Udemy
|
Course marketplace | Revenue share by sale channel (37%-97%) | PayPal, Payoneer | 2010 |
Whop
|
Digital products marketplace | 3% platform fee + 2.7% + $0.30 processing | Bank transfer, Crypto | 2021 |
DomestikaA creative learning community producing high-quality courses with selected artists and designers. Teachers are invited and courses are profe…
domestika.org83 viewsKajabiAn all-in-one platform for knowledge businesses - courses, coaching, podcasts, and communities under your own brand, with marketing tools bu…
kajabi.com67 viewsLearnWorldsA course platform focused on interactive learning - quizzes, interactive video, and assessments - for creators selling under their own brand…
learnworlds.com41 viewsMavenA marketplace for live cohort-based courses taught by industry experts. Instructors apply, design their course, and Maven handles hosting an…
maven.com114 viewsPodiaAn all-in-one storefront for creators selling courses, digital downloads, webinars, and memberships. Everything is hosted under one roof wit…
podia.com48 viewsSkillshareA subscription learning community focused on creative skills, where teachers publish classes and earn from a royalty pool based on watch tim…
skillshare.com47 viewsTeachableA course platform where creators build and sell courses and coaching under their own brand. Creators set prices and keep their audience, pay…
teachable.com41 viewsThinkificA Canadian course platform for creating, marketing, and selling online courses on your own site. Paid plans advertise no transaction fees on…
thinkific.com75 viewsUdemyThe largest open course marketplace, where anyone can publish a video course and reach learners worldwide. Instructors earn a revenue share…
udemy.com39 viewsWhopA marketplace for digital products - courses, communities, software, and memberships - where creators open a store and sell access.
whop.com37 views