Which Teachable Pricing Plan Do You Really Need in 2026?

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Quick answer: Teachable’s 2026 plans are Starter ($39/mo, 7.5% transaction fee), Builder ($89/mo, 0% fees), Growth ($189/mo, 0% fees) and Custom (priced on request). Most new course creators start on Starter and upgrade to Builder once monthly sales cross around $1,200. There is no free plan, but every paid tier includes a 7-day free trial.

Understanding Teachable Pricing Plans in 2026

Teachable is a popular online course platform that lets creators build and sell their own courses, coaching and digital downloads. It’s a go-to choice for educators, entrepreneurs and small businesses who want to monetise their expertise without wrestling with tech.

In 2025 Teachable retired its older Free, Basic, Pro, Pro+ and Business plans. The current 2026 line-up is:

• Starter – $39/mo (or $29/mo billed annually), 7.5% transaction fee
• Builder – $89/mo (or $69/mo billed annually), 0% transaction fees
• Growth – $189/mo (or $139/mo billed annually), 0% transaction fees
• Custom – consultation pricing, no transaction fees

There’s no standalone free plan any more. Every paid plan includes a 7-day free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee so you can test before committing.

Tip: Teachable runs a recurring 10% off coupon on annual plans. Worth grabbing if you’re committing for the year.

Detailed Breakdown of Each Plan

Plan #1: The Starter Plan

The Starter plan is the entry point. It’s designed to get a first product live and validate that people will buy it, without a heavy upfront commitment.

Pricing

• $39/month, or $29/month if you pay annually (saves $120/year)
• 7.5% transaction fee on every sale (the only paid plan with a transaction fee)

Usage limits on Starter

• 5 published products (across courses, coaching and digital downloads)
• 100 active students
• 5 imported students
• 1 admin seat
• 1 author seat

What you get

• AI course creation tools
• Mobile apps for students (iOS and Android)
• Global payment gateway
• Upsells and order bumps
• Coupon codes
• Course completion certificates
• Email support

What’s missing

• 0% transaction fees (you’ll pay 7.5% on every sale)
• Affiliate program
• Live chat support
• Custom user roles
• White-label / removable Teachable branding

Who Starter is for

• You’re launching your first paid product and want a low-risk way to test
• You expect fewer than 100 active students in your first 6-12 months
• Your courses are priced high enough that the 7.5% transaction fee is bearable, or low enough that the saved subscription cost outweighs the fee

If you’re already getting steady sales, do the maths on the 7.5% fee versus an upgrade. The break-even into Builder lands at roughly $1,200/month in sales ($1,200 × 7.5% = $90 saved, which covers Builder’s $89/mo).

Plan #2: The Builder Plan

The Builder plan is the most common starting point for creators who already have an audience. The big jump versus Starter is 0% transaction fees plus the affiliate program.

Pricing

• $89/month, or $69/month if you pay annually (saves $240/year)
• 0% transaction fees

Usage limits on Builder

• 10 published products of each type
• 1,000 active students
• 50 imported students
• 1 admin seat
• 1 author seat

What you get (everything in Starter, plus)

• 0% Teachable transaction fees (you’ll still pay payment processor fees)
• Built-in affiliate program so students or partners can earn commission for referrals
• Real-time live chat support
• All the Starter features (AI tools, mobile apps, upsells, coupons, certificates)

Who Builder is for

• You’ve validated your offer and you’re past the first handful of sales
• You want zero Teachable transaction fees
• You want to recruit affiliates to grow your sales
• You’re priced from $50 upwards and your monthly volume crosses ~$1,200

Plan #3: The Growth Plan

The Growth plan is for established creators and small teams. The biggest unlocks versus Builder are white-labelling (removing Teachable branding entirely), custom permissions for team members, and a much higher seat count.

Pricing

• $189/month, or $139/month if you pay annually (saves $600/year)
• 0% transaction fees

Usage limits on Growth

• 50 published products of each type
• 5,000 active students
• 1,000 imported students
• 5 admin seats
• 5 author seats

What you get (everything in Builder, plus)

• White-label / fully removable Teachable branding
• Custom user roles and permissions
• Free translation tools for international audiences
• Public API access for developers
• Priority support

Who Growth is for

• You’ve got a real catalogue of products (more than 10 of any type)
• You’re working with a small team and need separate seats with different permissions
• You want a fully white-labelled school with no Teachable branding
• You’re scaling internationally and want translation built in

Plan #4: The Custom Plan

The Custom plan is consultation-priced and aimed at established schools that have outgrown Growth’s limits. Pricing is set during a sales call based on your requirements.

What you get (everything in Growth, plus)

• Dedicated success manager
• Priority support
• White-glove onboarding
• Flexible product, student and seat limits

Who Custom is for

• You’ve hit Growth’s 50-product or 5,000-student ceilings
• You want a named contact at Teachable rather than support tickets
• You need bespoke onboarding for a team migrating across from another platform

A note on Teachable for Business

Teachable also runs a separate Teachable for Business track for companies using Teachable to deliver internal training rather than sell courses publicly. The current tiers are Core ($6,000/year), Pro ($12,000/year) and Enterprise (custom). If your use case is employee or partner training rather than monetised courses, that track is a better fit than the creator plans above.

When to Upgrade Your Teachable Plan

• Starter to Builder – when monthly sales cross roughly $1,200, when you hit the 100-student cap, or when you want to recruit affiliates
• Builder to Growth – when you need more than 10 products of a type, more team seats, white-labelling or custom permissions
• Growth to Custom – when you’ve hit 50 products or 5,000 active students, or you need a dedicated success manager

The honest rule: pick the cheapest plan that doesn’t gate a feature you actually need this quarter. You can upgrade in seconds and Teachable prorates the difference.

Teachable Fees Explained

Your monthly subscription is only one piece of what you pay Teachable. Here’s the rest.

Transaction Fees

Teachable’s own transaction fees, taken on top of payment processor fees:

• Starter: 7.5% per transaction
• Builder, Growth, Custom: 0%

This is the single biggest reason to upgrade from Starter once volume is steady.

Processing Fees

Like any online payment system, Teachable charges processing fees that don’t change with your plan:

• U.S. Credit & Debit Card Sales: 2.9% + 30¢
• International Credit & Debit Card Sales: 3.9% + 30¢
• U.S. PayPal Sales: 3.99% + 49¢
• International PayPal Sales: 4.99% + 49¢
• International Non-US/EU/AU School: 4.4% + 30¢

These vary based on your school’s location, your student’s location and the payment method, but not on your subscription tier.

BackOffice Fees

Teachable’s BackOffice is an optional add-on that handles automated tax forms, affiliate payouts, PayPal as a payment option, and Buy Now Pay Later. Enabling BackOffice adds either 2% or 2.8% per transaction depending on your school’s gross merchandise value.

With BackOffice on, you can use:

• Automated commission payouts for your affiliates
• Automated tax form collection (1099s, etc.)
• PayPal as a checkout option
• Buy Now Pay Later via Affirm, Afterpay (ClearPay in the UK) and Klarna

Buy Now Pay Later Fees

If BackOffice is on and BNPL is enabled, BNPL transactions are charged 6.99% + 30¢ regardless of plan. BNPL isn’t available in every country or on every payment gateway, so check eligibility first.

Chargeback Fees

Teachable chargebacks happen when a customer disputes a charge. Each chargeback costs $15 unless you’re on a custom payment gateway. Plan-independent.

Custom Gateway Integration Fees

If you use a custom payment gateway instead of Teachable’s, you’ll pay an extra 2% integration fee on US schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Teachable cost per month?

Teachable’s paid plans start at $39/month (Starter), $89/month (Builder), $189/month (Growth), or Custom (priced on request). Annual billing reduces those to $29, $69, and $139/month respectively.

Does Teachable have a free plan in 2026?

No. Teachable retired its free plan in 2025. All current tiers are paid, but every plan includes a 7-day free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

What is the Teachable transaction fee?

The Starter plan charges 7.5% per sale. Builder, Growth and Custom all have 0% Teachable transaction fees. Payment processor fees (from 2.9% + 30c for US card sales) apply on every plan regardless.

Which Teachable plan is best for beginners?

Starter is the right starting point if you are launching your first product and expect fewer than 100 active students. Upgrade to Builder once monthly sales pass roughly $1,200 - at that point the 7.5% fee costs more than the extra subscription.

Can I switch Teachable plans later?

Yes, at any time. Teachable prorates the cost difference, so you only pay for what you use in that billing period.

Bottom Line

For most creators in 2026:

• Validating an offer? Starter ($29-39/mo) for 90 days, accept the 7.5% fee.
• Past your first $1,200/month or recruiting affiliates? Builder ($69-89/mo).
• Real catalogue, small team, want white-label? Growth ($139-189/mo).
• Outgrown Growth or want a named success manager? Custom.

Whatever you pick, grab the 10% off annual coupon before committing.

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Conclusion

Teachable's 2026 pricing is simpler than it used to be: pick Starter to validate, Builder once you're past your first 100 students or want 0% fees, Growth when you're scaling content and a small team, and Custom only if you've outgrown Growth's limits. The right plan is the cheapest one that doesn't gate a feature you actually need today.

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