Teachable sells courses well — but community is an afterthought.
HiveLearn is community-first with a full LMS baked in: courses, quizzes, certificates, events, and discussions in one platform.
Pricing at a Glance
HiveLearnWinner$0–$499/mo all-in-one — courses and community in the same plan
Rev share: 0.25%–6%, capped monthly
Starter $29/mo (7.5% fee) · Builder $69/mo · Growth $139/mo · Advanced $309/mo (0% fee) — billed annually, no free plan
Rev share: 7.5% transaction fee on Starter; 0% on Builder+ (Stripe 2.9% + $0.30 always applies)
The Real Cost of Teachable
Teachable is a mature course platform, but its 2026 restructure removed the free plan and the entry Starter tier ($29/mo billed annually) carries a 7.5% transaction fee on every sale. Native community is limited, so operators who want real discussions, events, and gamification usually add another tool on top.
If you want courses plus a genuine community — discussions, events, leaderboards, certificates — HiveLearn includes all of it at every tier and caps rev share instead of charging an uncapped percentage on lower plans.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | HiveLearn | Teachable |
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| Built-in LMS & courseskey | ||
| Quizzes & assessmentskey | ||
| Verified certificateskey | ||
| Events & calendarkey | ||
| Native Slack/Discord/Telegram notificationskey | ||
| Built-in paymentskey | ||
| Capped rev sharekey | ||
| Leaderboards & gamificationkey | ||
| Member direct messageskey | ||
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| Free starter plankey |
Feature data reflects publicly documented capabilities as of this page's publish date and may have changed.
Common Questions
Does Teachable have a free plan?
No. As of the 2026 restructure Teachable removed its free plan. The entry Starter tier is $29/mo billed annually and carries a 7.5% transaction fee per sale; Builder ($69/mo) and above drop to 0% platform fee. HiveLearn has a genuinely free Starter plan.
Is HiveLearn as strong as Teachable for courses?
Teachable has deeper course-builder maturity (advanced quiz options, established integrations). HiveLearn covers the essentials — video lessons, quizzes, drip, certificates — and adds native community, events, and gamification that Teachable largely lacks.
Can I migrate from Teachable to HiveLearn?
Yes — HiveLearn supports course import and you can recreate your school. Concierge migration is offered on Pro+ at no extra cost; our team helps move data and content.
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Competitor pricing and feature claims verified as of May 6, 2026 against each provider's public pricing page. Pricing changes frequently — check the source for current numbers.
Ready to make the switch?
Start free — no credit card, no time limit on the Starter plan. Upgrade when the math makes sense for your revenue.