Course platforms like Udemy
Create and sell online courses - open instructor sign-up. Vetted platforms are marked.
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Typical earnings: Varies widely
Best for: Experts and teachers who can package their knowledge into video courses
Start here if: I want income that doesn't need my time · I want to earn from videos, posts or a newsletter · I want to teach or tutor online
Compare the top 12 course platforms
| Platform | Fees | Minimum payout | Payout speed | Pays via | Who can join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Skillshare
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Royalty pool based on watch time | — | Monthly | PayPal | Worldwide except Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia and Syria |
 Udemy
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Revenue share by sale channel (37%-97%) | $25 (smaller balances paid in December) | Monthly | PayPal, Payoneer | Worldwide |
 Domestika
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Upfront advance + royalties per enrollment | — | — | Bank transfer | Worldwide |
 Podia
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Monthly plans with low transaction fees | — | — | PayPal, Stripe | Worldwide |
 Teachable
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Monthly plans plus transaction fees | — | Instant, daily, weekly or monthly (Teachable Payments) | PayPal, Stripe | Worldwide except Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Venezuela |
 Maven
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10% platform fee on course revenue | — | — | Bank transfer | Worldwide |
 Thinkific
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Monthly plans, no transaction fees on paid plans | — | — | PayPal, Stripe | Worldwide |
 Kajabi
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$179-499/month, 0% transaction fee | — | — | Bank transfer, Stripe, PayPal | Worldwide |
 Crehana
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Instructors earn ~30% of each course sale | — | — | — | Latin America |
 Yaaka
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Sell learning materials, referral commissions | — | — | — | Uganda |
 Class101
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~50:50 revenue share by watch-time | — | — | — | South Korea, Japan, United States |
 Taling
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~10% commission on P2P classes | — | — | — | South Korea |
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DomestikaA creative learning community producing high-quality courses with selected artists and designers. Teachers are invited and courses are profe…
domestika.org83 viewsMavenA marketplace for live cohort-based courses taught by industry experts. Instructors apply, design their course, and Maven handles hosting an…
maven.com118 viewsClass101Create and sell online hobby and skill classes as a creator.
class101.net46 viewsCrehanaPublish and sell online courses or earn affiliate commissions (Peru-founded edtech).
crehana.com48 viewsKajabiAn all-in-one platform for knowledge businesses - courses, coaching, podcasts, and communities under your own brand, with marketing tools bu…
kajabi.com68 views
LearnWorldsA course platform focused on interactive learning - quizzes, interactive video, and assessments - for creators selling under their own brand…
learnworlds.com41 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 viewsTalingTeach paid online or in-person classes and skills to learners.
taling.me44 viewsTeachableA course platform where creators build and sell courses and coaching under their own brand. Creators set prices and keep their audience, pay…
teachable.com42 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 views
WhopA marketplace for digital products - courses, communities, software, and memberships - where creators open a store and sell access.
whop.com37 viewsYaakaUpload courses and tutor students online for income (Uganda).
yaaka.cc47 views