Podia
Simple storefront for courses, downloads and communities
Podia is a online courses & LMS tool for Creators, offered as paid ($49/mo). Founded in United States in 2014. Popular alternatives include Memberstack.
About Podia
Podia is an all-in-one platform for creators and small businesses to sell online courses, digital downloads, webinars, coaching and community memberships from a single storefront. It was founded by Spencer Fry, originally under the name Coach, and has built its reputation on simplicity and friendly customer support rather than on advanced marketing features.
Everything sits behind one checkout: you can bundle products, offer coupons and payment plans, run an affiliate program, and send newsletters and automated email sequences from the built-in email marketing tool. A website builder creates the storefront, landing pages and blog, and the community can be free or paid. There is no free plan, only a 14-day free trial; Mover charges a 5 percent transaction fee, while Shaker and Earthquaker remove it and add more products, affiliates and email subscribers.
Podia fits coaches, educators and creators who want to sell a handful of products and run an email list without integrating several tools. Design customisation is limited, reporting is basic, and creators who need sales funnels, advanced automation or deep course interactivity outgrow it. Kajabi offers more marketing depth at a higher price, Teachable and Thinkific focus on courses, Gumroad is lighter for simple digital products, and Stan Store targets selling straight from a link in bio.
Key features of Podia
- Courses, downloads, webinars, coaching
- Community and memberships
- Email marketing included
- Website and landing pages
- Affiliate program
- Checkout and payments
Pros and cons
Pros
- Simple and friendly
- Email included
- 0% fees on Shaker
- Good support
Cons
- Fewer advanced features than Kajabi
- Design customization limited
- Transaction fees on lower tiers
- Analytics basic
Podia pricing
Podia uses a paid model. A 14-day free trial is available.
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: www.podia.com · checked on Oct 20, 2026
How Podia compares in Online courses & LMS
- Rank by votes
- #1 / 18
- Starting price
- $49
- Free alternatives
- 1
0 votes from members
9% below the category median ($54/mo)
Free or open-source tools in Online courses & LMS
Podia ranks #1 of 18 online courses & lms tools by community votes and is priced in line with the category.
Common use cases
- 1Creator selling a course and templates
- 2Coach selling sessions
- 3Membership community
- 4Running live webinars
Best for
Creators wanting simple all-in-one selling.
Not ideal for
Advanced funnels (Kajabi).
Integrations
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Zapier
- ConvertKit
- Mailchimp
- Zoom
- Google Analytics
Our take
Podia is the friendly middle ground for creator businesses.
FAQ
- What is Podia?
- Podia is a Online courses & LMS tool: Simple storefront for courses, downloads and communities.
- How much does Podia cost?
- Podia uses a Paid model; paid plans start at $49 per month.
- What are the best alternatives to Podia?
- Community-listed alternatives to Podia include Memberstack.
- Does Podia have a free trial?
- Yes, Podia offers a 14-day free trial.
- What does Podia integrate with?
- Podia integrates with Stripe, PayPal, Zapier, ConvertKit, Mailchimp, Zoom and more.
- Which platforms does Podia support?
- Podia is available on web.
- Who is Podia for?
- Creators wanting simple all-in-one selling.
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