Teachable
The biggest brand in course platforms, on a 12-month rate
- Digital Products & Funnels
- by Teachable
- Free tier · paid from ~$59/mo · course platform; free plan available
- Direct program · recurring commissions
Affiliate link — we may earn a commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you. Terms verified Oct 11, 2026 against the vendor's own program page.
Quick verdict
- Best for
- Course creators who want the name everyone already knows
- Skip if
- 12-month cap versus Thinkific's lifetime
- Skip if
- 12-month cap versus Thinkific's lifetime
- Price
- Free tier · paid from ~$59/mo (course platform; free plan available)
- Affiliate payout
- 30% recurring for 12 months
- The catch
- 30-day cookie, shortest of the big three
- Our rating
- 3/5 — honest take
- Last verified
- Oct 11, 2026
Our honest take
More brand, weaker terms. Run the 'Teachable vs Thinkific' comparison honestly and get paid whichever way the reader jumps — that page is the category's money page for a reason.
Who it's for
Course creators who want the name everyone already knows
What you get
- Course hosting with a polished student experience
- Built-in payments and affiliate management for your own course
- Free plan to start building
Teachable — questions
Is Teachable legit?
Teachable is a real product from Teachable with its own checkout — check their current refund terms before buying. Legit ≠ worth it for you, though: weigh the cons above against where you actually are. Our score: 3/5.
Why does Make Money HQ link with affiliate links?
Because it keeps the directory free and independent. The commission comes out of the vendor's side, not your price. We'd rather be transparent and keep your trust — it's the only asset a directory has.