Podia vs Stan
Podia and Stan are both creator monetization tools aimed at creators. Stan costs less, from $29/mo versus $49/mo for Podia.
Podia
Simple storefront for courses, downloads and communities
Stan
Creator storefront for courses and coaching
| Pricing | Paid · $49 | Paid · $29 |
| Starting price | $49/mo | $29/mo |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Built for | Creators | Creators |
| Platforms | web | web, ios, android |
| Country | US · 2014 | US · 2020 |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose Podia if
Creators wanting simple all-in-one selling.
- Simple and friendly
- Email included
- 0% fees on Shaker
Look elsewhere if: Advanced funnels (Kajabi).
Choose Stan if
Social creators monetizing.
- Conversion-optimized checkout
- Mobile-first
- Coaching built in
Look elsewhere if: Large catalog stores.
Podia vs Stan pricing
Podia
- Mover$49/mo$42/mo billed annually; 5% fees, 50 products
- Shaker$99/mo$84/mo billed annually; no fees, affiliates, 150 products
- Earthquaker$179/mo$150/mo billed annually; no fees, unlimited products
Stan
- Creator$29/mo$300/yr billed annually; store, courses, bookings
- Creator Pro$99/mo$948/yr billed annually; email, upsells, affiliates
Podia · Key features
- Courses, downloads, webinars, coaching
- Community and memberships
- Email marketing included
- Website and landing pages
- Affiliate program
- Checkout and payments
Cons
- Fewer advanced features than Kajabi
- Design customization limited
- Transaction fees on lower tiers
Stan · Key features
- Link-in-bio store
- Digital products
- Courses
- Coaching bookings
- Memberships
- Email (Pro)
Cons
- Monthly cost
- Design limits
- Fewer integrations
Podia vs Stan: FAQ
Which is cheaper, Podia or Stan?
Stan starts at $29/mo and Podia at $49/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.
Do Podia and Stan have a free plan?
Podia has no free plan, a 14-day free trial. Stan has no free plan, a 14-day free trial.