As of October 2026, Teachable's pricing page lists three self-serve plans: Starter at $39 a month, Builder at $89 and Growth at $189 when billed monthly, or $29, $69 and $139 a month billed annually. Starter carries a 7.5% transaction fee on sales; Builder and Growth charge 0%. Card processing fees apply on top of every plan.
That 7.5% is the number to check before you pick a plan. On Starter, it can quickly cost more than the $50 a month you'd save versus Builder. Here's the full breakdown from Teachable's own pricing page, in US dollars.
Teachable plans and prices
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed annually | Products | Transaction fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $39/mo | $29/mo (save $120 a year) | 5 | 7.5% |
| Builder | $89/mo | $69/mo (save $240 a year) | 10 | 0% |
| Growth | $189/mo | $139/mo (save $600 a year) | 50 | 0% |
| Custom (high volume) | Book a call | Book a call | Flexible | By arrangement |
Every plan comes with a 7-day free trial and a 30-day guarantee, according to the page, and plans auto-renew each billing cycle until you cancel. Teachable also invites anyone selling more than $12k a year to contact sales for special conditions.
The Starter fee math
Here's the sourced insight worth working through. Starter costs $50 a month less than Builder on monthly billing ($39 vs $89), but takes 7.5% of each sale. As soon as 7.5% of your monthly sales comes to more than that $50 gap, Builder is the cheaper plan, even before you count its extra features. If you're just testing a first product with a handful of sales, Starter makes sense; if you're selling steadily, it usually doesn't.
Card processing fees
Transaction fees are Teachable's cut. Processing fees are separate and apply to sales through Teachable's own payments, as listed on the pricing page:
| Payment type | Processing fee |
|---|---|
| US credit and debit cards | 2.9% + 30 cents |
| International credit and debit cards | 3.9% + 30 cents |
| US PayPal | 3.49% + 49 cents |
| International PayPal | 4.99% + 49 cents |
| Chargeback | $15 |
| BackOffice (optional) | 2 to 2.8% |
Payouts through Teachable Payments are daily; with a monthly payment gateway they're monthly.
What each plan adds
| Feature | Starter | Builder | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Products | 5 | 10 | 50 |
| Admin-level users | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Create with AI, student apps, global payments and taxes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Upsells and cart recovery | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Affiliate program and real-time support | No | Yes | Yes |
| Course certificates, remove Teachable branding | No | No | Yes |
| Imported students, custom admin permissions | No | No | Yes |
| Video storage | Up to 1TB | Up to 1TB | Up to 1TB |
Students enrolled through Teachable checkout are unlimited on every plan. The custom plan adds a dedicated success manager, bulk sales features, a sandbox school, priority support and migration help.
Monthly or annual billing?
Annual billing cuts the monthly equivalent by $10 on Starter, $20 on Builder and $50 on Growth, which is where the $120, $240 and $600 yearly savings come from. The catch is commitment: you pay for the year up front, and the plan renews automatically until you cancel, with cancellation taking effect at the end of the billing cycle. If you're still testing whether people will buy your course, start monthly and switch once you've got steady sales.
The costs that aren't in the headline price
- Transaction fees: 7.5% of each sale on Starter, nothing on Builder or Growth.
- Card and PayPal processing on every sale, from 2.9% + 30 cents for US cards up to 4.99% + 49 cents for international PayPal.
- Chargebacks at $15 each, so a refund policy that heads off disputes is worth having.
- The optional BackOffice service at 2 to 2.8%, if you want Teachable to handle extra admin.
- Tax: Teachable lists global payments and taxes on every plan, but check what it covers for your country before you rely on it.
Add these up for a typical month before comparing Teachable with another platform. A plan that looks cheap can end up costing more once fees come out of every sale.
Questions to answer before you upgrade
- How much did you sell last month, and what did the 7.5% fee cost you?
- Do you need more than 5 products, or more than one admin?
- Would an affiliate program bring in sales you're missing now?
- Do you need certificates or your own branding for corporate buyers?
- Are you selling enough to talk to sales about custom terms?
If the answer to the first question is 'more than $50', the upgrade to Builder pays for itself, and every sale after that keeps more in your pocket.
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Which plan fits
- Starter: you're validating one or two courses and expect low sales for now.
- Builder: you're selling regularly, want an affiliate program and no transaction fee.
- Growth: you need certificates, your own branding, more admins or to import existing students.
- Custom: you're a larger education business that needs dedicated support.
If you're comparing platforms, our guides to Kajabi vs Teachable, Thinkific vs Teachable and Teachable alternatives put these prices in context.
The verdict
Teachable's prices are clear, but the plan names hide the real trade-off: Starter's 7.5% transaction fee. Pay annually if you're committed, since it saves $120 to $600 a year, and move off Starter as soon as your sales are steady. Then budget for card processing separately, because it applies whichever plan you choose.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Teachable cost?
As of October 2026, Starter is $39 a month, Builder $89 and Growth $189 billed monthly, or $29, $69 and $139 a month billed annually.
Does Teachable take a percentage of sales?
On Starter, yes: a 7.5% transaction fee. Builder and Growth have a 0% transaction fee, though card processing fees still apply.
Does Teachable have a free trial?
Yes. Its pricing page lists a 7-day free trial and a 30-day guarantee on each plan.
Is Teachable cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Annual billing brings Starter to $29, Builder to $69 and Growth to $139 a month, saving $120, $240 and $600 a year respectively.
How many courses can I sell on Teachable?
Starter allows 5 products, Builder 10 and Growth 50, with unlimited students enrolled through Teachable checkout on every plan.
What are Teachable's card processing fees?
2.9% + 30 cents for US cards and 3.9% + 30 cents for international cards, with higher rates for PayPal and a $15 chargeback fee.
