Teachable review
The conservative choice for structured course businesses.
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My verdict
Teachable is what you pick when the course itself is the product and you need it to behave properly: completion tracking, certificates, compliance, tax handling. It is not exciting and it is not cheap, and neither of those is the point.
Score breakdown
Scores are weighted using my published method. The overall figure is set by the reviewer and does not have to match the arithmetic mean. A serious flaw in one area can outweigh good marks elsewhere.
Pros and cons
What works
- Mature course features: quizzes, certificates, drip, compliance
- Handles sales tax and VAT remittance for you
- Stable, and it rarely surprises you
What doesn't
- Transaction fees on lower tiers eat margin
- Community features are an afterthought
- Page design tools feel a generation behind
Who it's for
Choose Teachable if…
Established course businesses that need reliability and reporting.
Look elsewhere if…
Community-first products, or anyone price-sensitive at launch.
Pricing
Listed prices are the vendor's published rates at the time of my last update. Free plan available.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1 course, $1+10% fee |
| BasicBest value | $39/mo | 5% fee, custom domain |
| Pro | $119/mo | 0% fee, certificates, priority support |
| Pro+ | $199/mo | Higher limits, advanced reporting |
Features in detail
Course engine
Modules, drip, prerequisites, completion rules.
Must be captured from your own paid account, showing the date and your workspace name.
Certificates
Auto-issued, customisable.
Must be captured from your own paid account, showing the date and your workspace name.
Tax handling
VAT/sales tax calculated and remitted.
Coaching
1:1 session products with scheduling.
How I tested Teachable
This is where the account details, dates and measurements go once testing is done. Internal note, delete before publishing: record the plan you paid for, the dates, the hours, the tasks you ran, and at least three numbers you measured yourself.
Affiliate programme note (internal, remove before publishing): This programme's terms do not state a PPC policy. Treat as not permitted until you have written confirmation.
Alternatives
| Product | Score | Price | Why consider it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skool | 8.0 | $99 a month, flat | One flat price, community and courses in the same product. |
| Kajabi | 7.9 | $179 to $499 a month | Everything in one bill, including the parts you may not need. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Teachable worth the money?
Teachable is what you pick when the course itself is the product and you need it to behave properly: completion tracking, certificates, compliance, tax handling. Whether it is worth it depends on the fit described above, so read the 'who it's for' section before committing to an annual plan.
Is there a free version?
Free plan available Check the vendor's page for current terms; trial lengths change.
How did you score this product?
Six weighted criteria, published in full on my how-we-test page. The overall figure is set by the reviewer, not calculated automatically.
Do you earn a commission if I sign up?
Yes, on some products. It does not change the score. My editorial independence policy explains the separation.