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LearnWorlds vs Teachable
LearnWorlds leads on 0 checks, Teachable on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreLearnWorlds · 9.2/10
- Free trialboth
LearnWorlds scores higher on our rubric for online course platforms: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
On mobile app, LearnWorlds gives you Branded where Teachable offers Native.
LearnWorlds is the better fit for interactive academies and branded learning businesses. Teachable is the better fit for creators wanting low-cost selling tools.
- LearnWorlds fits best
Interactive academies and branded learning businesses
- Teachable fits best
Creators wanting low-cost selling tools
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Side by side
| Feature | LearnWorlds 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Teachable 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #2 in Online Course Platforms | #6 in Online Course Platforms |
| Best for | Interactive academies and branded learning businesses | Creators wanting low-cost selling tools |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $29/mo | $29/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | 7 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS |
| Integrations | 4,000+ integrations | 15 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features LearnWorlds 2/2 · Teachable 2/2 | ||
| Custom domain | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email marketing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Student limit | 1000 students | Not checked yet |
| Transaction fee | Not checked yet | 7.5 % |
| Course formats | Interactive video, PDF, SCORM/HTML5, LTI, PowerPoint, YouTube, audio, SoundCloud, live sessions, ebooks, exams, self-assessments, forms, certificates, social, embeds, and external links | video, text, quizzes, audio, files |
| Payment options | Integrated | Integrated |
| Mobile app | Branded | Native |
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| Our verdict | LearnWorlds is an online course platform for creators, educators, training providers, entrepreneurs, and businesses that want to build and sell structured digital learning. Its course formats include video, interactive video, ebooks, PDFs,… Read the review → |
Teachable is an online course platform for creators, experts, entrepreneurs, and businesses that want to build and sell courses, coaching products, memberships, and digital downloads. Its drag-and-drop builder supports video, audio, text,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
LearnWorlds — where it wins
- Interactive video, SCORM, HTML5, assessments, and learning paths
- Branded websites, checkout, communities, and optional mobile apps
- AI-assisted authoring plus analytics for courses, sales, and apps
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Branded mobile apps are an add-on
- Advanced capacity and branding vary by plan
Teachable — where it wins
- Unlimited students on listed self-service plans
- AI tools, native mobile apps, and varied course formats
- Built-in checkout, marketing, analytics, and integrations
Where it doesn't
- Starter charges a 7.5% transaction fee
- No free plan; the free trial lasts 7 days
- Starter is limited to 5 products
- LearnWorlds9.2/10 · 30-day trial
A deep platform for interactive courses, learning paths, branded delivery, and digital sales.
Visit LearnWorldsFull verdict → - Teachable8.7/10 · 7-day trial
A creator-focused course platform with broad selling tools and a notable Starter transaction fee.
Visit TeachableFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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