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Head-to-head · Online Course Platforms

Teachable vs Zenler

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Teachable #6 in Online Course Platforms 8.7/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Teachable
Zenler #7 in Online Course Platforms 8.6/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Zenler

Teachable leads on 2 checks, Zenler on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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
  • Lowest starting priceTeachable · $29/mo
  • Free trialboth

Teachable scores higher on our rubric for online course platforms: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

Teachable is cheaper to start at $29/mo against $47/mo. Teachable leads on transaction fee: 7.5 % versus 0 %.

Teachable is the better fit for creators wanting low-cost selling tools. Zenler is the better fit for all-in-one course and marketing businesses.

  • Teachable fits best

    Creators wanting low-cost selling tools

  • Zenler fits best

    All-in-one course and marketing businesses

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Side by side

Feature Teachable 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Zenler 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.6
Ranking #6 in Online Course Platforms #7 in Online Course Platforms
Best for Creators wanting low-cost selling tools All-in-one course and marketing businesses
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $29/mo (best) $47/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 7 days 30 days
Free trial length 7 days 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Live chat, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS GDPR, 2FA
Integrations 15 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Teachable 2/2 · Zenler 2/2
Custom domain ✓ ✓
Email marketing ✓ ✓
Specs
Student limit Not checked yet 500 students
Transaction fee 7.5 % (best) 0 %
Course formats video, text, quizzes, audio, files video, audio, PDF, PowerPoint, ebook, text, SCORM, HTML
Payment options Integrated Integrated
Mobile app Native Native
Our review
Pros
  • Unlimited students on listed self-service plans
  • AI tools, native mobile apps, and varied course formats
  • Built-in checkout, marketing, analytics, and integrations
  • Supports video, SCORM, quizzes, assignments, certificates, and drip content
  • Combines funnels, email automation, memberships, communities, and commerce
  • Offers branded mobile apps with push notifications and offline learning
Cons
  • Starter charges a 7.5% transaction fee
  • No free plan; the free trial lasts 7 days
  • Starter is limited to 5 products
  • Starter limits accounts to 5 courses, 500 people, 1 site, and 5,000 emails
  • Branded mobile apps are presented as an add-on
  • Premium features such as SSO and priority support require the $277 plan
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,…

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Zenler is an online course platform for course creators, coaches, and trainers who want course delivery, marketing, sales, and audience management in one system. Its authoring tools support video, audio, PDF, PowerPoint, ebook, text, HTML,…

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  1. TeachableOnline Course Platforms 8.77-day trial
  2. ZenlerOnline Course Platforms 8.630-day trial

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

  • Zenler — where it wins

    • Supports video, SCORM, quizzes, assignments, certificates, and drip content
    • Combines funnels, email automation, memberships, communities, and commerce
    • Offers branded mobile apps with push notifications and offline learning

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter limits accounts to 5 courses, 500 people, 1 site, and 5,000 emails
    • Branded mobile apps are presented as an add-on
    • Premium features such as SSO and priority support require the $277 plan
  • Teachable8.7/10 · 7-day trial

    A creator-focused course platform with broad selling tools and a notable Starter transaction fee.

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  • Zenler8.6/10 · 30-day trial

    A broad course, marketing, commerce, and community platform for growing education businesses.

    Visit ZenlerFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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