Online Course & Membership Platforms

Systeme.io is the most affordable all-in-one course and marketing platform. A free plan with 1 course and 2,000 contacts, the Startup plan at $27/month for 5 courses, email marketing, funnels and affiliate management — the full course business toolkit at a fraction of Kajabi’s price.

Udemy is the world’s largest online learning marketplace with 80M+ learners. Free to publish, Marketplace Insights shows demand before you create, and organic discovery validates course topics at zero upfront cost — the ideal platform for first-time creators testing their course idea before investing in a dedicated platform.

LearnWorlds is the education-first course platform for serious educators and training professionals. Interactive video with embedded questions, SCORM/xAPI compatibility, comprehensive certification, randomised assessments and advanced learning analytics make it the platform where learning outcomes come first.

Mighty Networks is the community platform for creators who need a fully branded mobile app. iOS and Android apps with your name on the app store, courses, gamification, live events and AI-assisted community management — the premium choice for mobile-first community businesses.

Podia is the clean, simple all-in-one platform for solopreneurs selling courses, downloads, memberships, webinars and coaching in one unlimited storefront. Built-in email marketing, website builder and a no-complexity approach make it the practical choice for multi-product creators who don’t need deep specialisation.

Circle is the premium community platform for established creators who need structured multi-space communities, workflow automation, course hosting and live events. Customisable spaces, event-driven automation and white-label branding make it the sophisticated alternative to Skool for complex membership operations.

Skool is the community-first platform for creators building paid membership communities with courses as supporting content. The Skool Games discovery engine surfaces new communities organically, gamification drives engagement, and $9/month entry pricing makes it the most accessible community platform available.

Thinkific is the most customisable course-first platform for serious course creators. AI-powered course builder, HTML/CSS design control, zero transaction fees on all plans, free plan with one course and unlimited students, and 30% recurring affiliate commission — the platform that grows with you from first course to education business.

Teachable is the fastest path from course idea to first paying student. A streamlined course builder, beautiful student experience, native coaching products, affiliate management and mobile apps for iOS and Android make it the go-to platform for creators who prioritise simplicity and speed to launch.

Kajabi is the gold standard all-in-one platform for serious course creators. Courses, email marketing, funnels, website, community, coaching, podcast, newsletter and mobile app in one dashboard — the platform that eliminates tool sprawl for knowledge business entrepreneurs.