Cheapest platform to sell a course (2026)
Every plan ranked by take-home on a $99 course at $990, $4,950 and $9,900 monthly revenue.
Short answer: At list prices, the plan that keeps the most from a $99 course is Whop Pay-as-you-go at $990/mo revenue ($960.27); Whop Pay-as-you-go at $4,950/mo revenue ($4,801.35); Whop Pay-as-you-go at $9,900/mo revenue ($9,602.70). Among course-focused platforms (Kajabi, Teachable, Skool), Skool Hobby wins at $990; Teachable Builder wins at $4,950; Teachable Builder wins at $9,900. Last updated .
| Plan | $99 × 10/mo $990 MRR | $99 × 50/mo $4,950 MRR | $99 × 100/mo $9,900 MRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whop Pay-as-you-go | $960.27 | $4,801.35 | $9,602.70 |
| Stan Store Creator (fee estimate) | $929.29 | $4,762.45 | $9,553.90 |
| Teachable Builder (fee estimate) | $869.29 | $4,702.45 | $9,493.90 |
| Skool Pro (price unverified) | $859.29 | $4,692.45 | $9,483.90 |
| Stan Store Creator Pro (fee estimate) | $859.29 | $4,692.45 | $9,483.90 |
| Kajabi Basic | $779.29 | $4,612.45 | $9,403.90 |
| Teachable Growth (fee estimate) | $769.29 | $4,602.45 | $9,393.90 |
| Kajabi Growth | $710.28 | $4,547.40 | $9,343.80 |
| Skool Hobby (price unverified) | $879.00 | $4,431.00 | $8,871.00 |
| Teachable Starter (fee estimate) | $845.04 | $4,381.20 | $8,801.40 |
| Kajabi Pro | $461.27 | $4,302.35 | $9,103.70 |
Monthly take-home after plan subscription (monthly billing) and transaction fees, US cards. "Course-focused" grouping (Kajabi, Teachable, Skool) is editorial, same as the quiz. Features matter too.
Alternatives and match-ups
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest platform to sell a course at $990/month?
Selling a $99 course 10 times a month, Whop Pay-as-you-go keeps the most: $960.27/mo after plan and transaction fees. Best course-focused option: Skool Hobby ($879.00).
What is the cheapest platform to sell a course at $4,950/month?
Selling a $99 course 50 times a month, Whop Pay-as-you-go keeps the most: $4,801.35/mo after plan and transaction fees. Best course-focused option: Teachable Builder ($4,702.45).
What is the cheapest platform to sell a course at $9,900/month?
Selling a $99 course 100 times a month, Whop Pay-as-you-go keeps the most: $9,602.70/mo after plan and transaction fees. Best course-focused option: Teachable Builder ($9,493.90).
Which course platform has the lowest transaction fee?
Among Kajabi, Teachable, Skool: Kajabi Pro 2.7% + $0.30; Kajabi Growth 2.8% + $0.30; Skool Pro 2.9% + $0.30.
Fee changes, the month they happen.
One short email when Skool, Kajabi, Whop, Stan or Teachable change pricing, with the take-home impact worked out.
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