Podia vs Uscreen
Podia and Uscreen are both creator monetization tools. Podia is aimed at creators, while Uscreen is aimed at creators and small businesses.
Simple storefront for courses, downloads and communities
Video membership platform with branded mobile and TV apps for creators
| Pricing | Paid · $49 | Paid · $49 |
| Starting price | $49/mo | $49/mo |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Built for | Creators | Creators, Small businesses |
| Platforms | web | web, ios, android |
| Country | US · 2014 | US · 2014 |
| 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 Uscreen if
Video-first creators and studios with a few hundred or more paying members who want their own branded streaming apps.
- Creators own the brand, the apps and the member relationship
- Video, live, community and apps in one platform
- No per-subscriber fee on the Starter plan
Look elsewhere if: Course creators who need funnels and email marketing (Kajabi) or hobby creators starting from zero (Patreon).
Podia vs Uscreen 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
Uscreen
- Starter$49/moMonthly only; up to 100 subscribers, no subscriber fee
- Growth$199/mo$149/mo billed annually; +$1.99 per subscriber, unlimited members
- App Essentials$499/mo$449/mo billed annually; +$0.99 per subscriber, iOS and Android apps
- CustomCustomQuoted; adds TV apps, community DMs and challenges
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
Uscreen · Key features
- Branded video storefront with catalogue, playlists and comments
- Native live streaming with real-time chat and reminders
- Subscriptions, free trials, bundles and one-off purchases
- Branded iOS and Android apps with push notifications
- TV apps on Custom plans for living-room viewing
- Community channels with public and private spaces
Cons
- Per-subscriber fees add up as membership grows
- Apps require the $449+ App Essentials tier
- Weaker course and email marketing tools than Kajabi
Podia vs Uscreen: FAQ
Do Podia and Uscreen have a free plan?
Podia has no free plan, a 14-day free trial. Uscreen has no free plan, a 14-day free trial.
Which is better for small businesses, Podia or Uscreen?
Uscreen lists small businesses as a core audience, while Podia is aimed more at creators.