Head-to-head · Online Course Platforms
Teachable vs ClassOnLive
Teachable leads on 0 checks, ClassOnLive on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTeachable · 8.7/10
- Free trialboth
Teachable scores higher on our rubric for online course platforms: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
On mobile app, ClassOnLive gives you Branded where Teachable offers Native.
Teachable is the better fit for creators wanting low-cost selling tools. ClassOnLive is the better fit for academies wanting broad selling and community tools.
- Teachable fits best
Creators wanting low-cost selling tools
- ClassOnLive fits best
Academies wanting broad selling and community tools
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Side by side
| Feature | Teachable 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | ClassOnLive 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #6 in Online Course Platforms | #8 in Online Course Platforms |
| Best for | Creators wanting low-cost selling tools | Academies wanting broad selling and community tools |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $29/mo | €12/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | 15 days |
| Free trial length | 7 days | 15 days · no card needed |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS | GDPR |
| Integrations | 15 integrations | 17 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Teachable 2/2 · ClassOnLive 2/2 | ||
| Custom domain | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email marketing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Student limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Transaction fee | 7.5 % | Not checked yet |
| Course formats | video, text, quizzes, audio, files | video, audio, documents, SCORM, live sessions, webinars, tests, assignments, interactive elements |
| Payment options | Integrated | Integrated |
| Mobile app | Native | Branded |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
ClassOnLive is a cloud-based learning management platform for course creators, training centers, companies, universities, and other organizations. It supports self-paced courses, live sessions, webinars, coaching, memberships, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
ClassOnLive — where it wins
- Supports courses, live sessions, webinars, coaching, and memberships
- Includes integrated payments, marketing tools, communities, and assessments
- Offers branded iOS and Android apps, API access, and custom domains
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan
- Custom domains begin with the Professional plan
- Annual-billing monthly-equivalent prices are shown in EUR
- Teachable8.7/10 · 7-day trial
A creator-focused course platform with broad selling tools and a notable Starter transaction fee.
Visit TeachableFull verdict → - ClassOnLive8.5/10 · 15-day trial
A broad online academy platform for courses, live learning, payments, and communities.
Visit ClassOnLiveFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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