E-commerce

Podia

All-in-one creator site.

What it is

Podia is an all-in-one platform for creators looking to sell online courses, digital downloads, and memberships. It replaces the need for a separate website builder, email marketing tool, and checkout system. Designed with simplicity in mind, Podia allows you to set up your entire digital storefront in a matter of hours. Its clean, professional interface and friendly customer support make it a favorite for educators and influencers who want to focus on their content rather than technical headaches.

Key features

Digital Downloads
Sell PDFs, cheat sheets, and videos easily with instant delivery.
Course Builder
Create beautiful, structured online courses with video and quiz support.
Email Marketing
Send broadcasts and automated sequences to your entire customer list.
Webinars
Host live events and sell tickets directly through your storefront.

Strengths and trade-offs

What works well

Ultra Simple: One of the easiest platforms to set up and start selling.
No Transaction Fees: You keep all your earnings on most paid plans.
All-in-One: Includes email marketing and site building in one subscription.
Great Support: Known for having some of the most helpful human support in the industry.

Where it falls short

Limited Customization: You cannot change every detail of your site's design.
Basic Funnels: Marketing automation features are less advanced than Kajabi.
No Community App: Lacks a dedicated mobile app for student engagement.

Who it is for

Solopreneurs and Online Course Creators.

Pick it or skip it

Pick Podia if

Creators selling courses, downloads and memberships from one flat-priced site
Anyone who wants to test the whole product first — there is a 30-day full-feature trial
Sellers with enough volume that dropping the 5% cut pays for the higher tier

Skip it if

You want a free plan — Podia has none; the entry tier is $42/mo
You are on Mover and selling steadily: it takes a 5% cut on top of Stripe/PayPal's 2.9% + 30¢
Your sales are occasional; a flat $42/mo before any revenue is a lot of runway

Our verdict

Enough features to sell courses and memberships without the setup burden of a larger platform.

Closest alternatives we track

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Podia cost?: Podia starts at $42/mo as a flat monthly price. We verified this against the vendor's pricing page; see "What we checked" below for the date.
Does Podia have a free plan?: No free plan is listed on the vendor's pricing page. Podia is sold as a paid subscription.
Who is Podia best for?: Solopreneurs and Online Course Creators.
What are the closest alternatives to Podia?: In the same category we track Skool, Teachable and Kajabi. Each has its own review page with verified pricing, and the comparison links above show them side by side.
What are the main drawbacks of Podia?: The trade-offs we noted: Limited Customization: You cannot change every detail of your site's design.; Basic Funnels: Marketing automation features are less advanced than Kajabi.; No Community App: Lacks a dedicated mobile app for student engagement..
When should you not use Podia?: Skip Podia if: You want a free plan — Podia has none; the entry tier is $42/mo; You are on Mover and selling steadily: it takes a 5% cut on top of Stripe/PayPal's 2.9% + 30¢; Your sales are occasional; a flat $42/mo before any revenue is a lot of runway.

What we checked

Public APIOffers a documented API you can build against.No
Mobile appHas a native app for iOS or Android, not just a mobile website.No
Open source / self-hostableSource is open and the tool can be run on your own infrastructure.No
SSO (SAML)Supports SAML single sign-on on at least one plan.No

“Not checked” means exactly that — we have not verified it, and we do not guess.

Evidence and freshness

Status: Vendor pricing page verifiedReviewed: 2026-09-07

Podia — Pricing ↗
Checked 2026-09-07 · Supports: Mover $42/mo with 5% fees, Shaker $84/mo with no Podia fees, Earthquaker $150/mo with no Podia fees, no free plan; 30-day free trial with full access, payment processors charge 2.9% + 30 cents on all plans

Limit: Vendor pricing page was reviewed; this record is not a ToolCompare benchmark.

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What it is

Key features

Digital Downloads

Sell PDFs, cheat sheets, and videos easily with instant delivery.

Course Builder

Create beautiful, structured online courses with video and quiz support.

Email Marketing

Send broadcasts and automated sequences to your entire customer list.

Webinars

Host live events and sell tickets directly through your storefront.

Strengths and trade-offs

What works well

Ultra Simple: One of the easiest platforms to set up and start selling.
No Transaction Fees: You keep all your earnings on most paid plans.
All-in-One: Includes email marketing and site building in one subscription.
Great Support: Known for having some of the most helpful human support in the industry.

Where it falls short

Limited Customization: You cannot change every detail of your site's design.
Basic Funnels: Marketing automation features are less advanced than Kajabi.
No Community App: Lacks a dedicated mobile app for student engagement.

Pick it or skip it

Pick Podia if

Creators selling courses, downloads and memberships from one flat-priced site
Anyone who wants to test the whole product first — there is a 30-day full-feature trial
Sellers with enough volume that dropping the 5% cut pays for the higher tier

Skip it if

You want a free plan — Podia has none; the entry tier is $42/mo
You are on Mover and selling steadily: it takes a 5% cut on top of Stripe/PayPal's 2.9% + 30¢
Your sales are occasional; a flat $42/mo before any revenue is a lot of runway

Frequently asked questions

How much does Podia cost?

Podia starts at $42/mo as a flat monthly price. We verified this against the vendor's pricing page; see "What we checked" below for the date.

Does Podia have a free plan?

No free plan is listed on the vendor's pricing page. Podia is sold as a paid subscription.

Who is Podia best for?

Solopreneurs and Online Course Creators.

What are the closest alternatives to Podia?

In the same category we track Skool, Teachable and Kajabi. Each has its own review page with verified pricing, and the comparison links above show them side by side.

What are the main drawbacks of Podia?

The trade-offs we noted: Limited Customization: You cannot change every detail of your site's design.; Basic Funnels: Marketing automation features are less advanced than Kajabi.; No Community App: Lacks a dedicated mobile app for student engagement..

When should you not use Podia?

Skip Podia if: You want a free plan — Podia has none; the entry tier is $42/mo; You are on Mover and selling steadily: it takes a 5% cut on top of Stripe/PayPal's 2.9% + 30¢; Your sales are occasional; a flat $42/mo before any revenue is a lot of runway.

What we checked

Public APIOffers a documented API you can build against.No

Mobile appHas a native app for iOS or Android, not just a mobile website.No

Open source / self-hostableSource is open and the tool can be run on your own infrastructure.No

SSO (SAML)Supports SAML single sign-on on at least one plan.No

“Not checked” means exactly that — we have not verified it, and we do not guess.

Evidence and freshness

Status: Vendor pricing page verifiedReviewed: 2026-09-07

Podia — Pricing ↗

Checked 2026-09-07 · Supports: Mover $42/mo with 5% fees, Shaker $84/mo with no Podia fees, Earthquaker $150/mo with no Podia fees, no free plan; 30-day free trial with full access, payment processors charge 2.9% + 30 cents on all plans

Limit: Vendor pricing page was reviewed; this record is not a ToolCompare benchmark.