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10 Cheapest Online Course Platforms of 2026

By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 4, 2026

Among the 10 tools in our best online course platforms ranking, Skool has the lowest verified paid starting price at $9 per month. Prices below are quoted from each vendor's US pricing page.

1. 01

   Skool

   Creators who sell membership communities with courses inside, and want the lowest monthly fee.

   Hobby $9 per month with a 10% transaction fee; Pro $99 per month with 2.9%

   Full entry, No. 4 overall

   Starts at

   $9

   Score 8.3

2. 02

   Systeme.io

   New creators who want to sell a first course and build an email list without paying anything up front.

   Free plan; Startup $17 per month, Webinar $47, Unlimited $97

   Full entry, No. 1 overall

   Starts at

   $17

   Score 8.8

3. 03

   Heights Platform

   Small creators who want a low-cost course site with no platform fees on sales.

   Challenge plan from $19 per month billed annually ($29 monthly); Basic from $39 annually

   Full entry, No. 3 overall

   Starts at

   $19

   Score 8.3

4. 04

   Teachable

   Creators whose main product is courses and who want student apps, upsells and global tax handling.

   Starter $29 per month billed annually ($39 monthly); Builder $69 annually removes transaction fees

   Full entry, No. 2 overall

   Starts at

   $29

   Score 8.6

5. 05

   Podia

   Creators selling a mix of courses, downloads and coaching who want one simple storefront.

   Mover $42 per month billed annually ($504 per year); Shaker $84 removes transaction fees

   Full entry, No. 5 overall

   Starts at

   $42

   Score 8.2

6. 06

   Mighty Networks

   Creators building a paid community where courses and events are part of the membership.

   Launch $79 per month billed monthly, or $950 per year

   Full entry, No. 9 overall

   Starts at

   $79

   Score 7.8

7. 07

   Thinkific

   Educators and training businesses that need assessments, cohorts and certificates in a dedicated course platform.

   Start $82 per month billed annually ($978 a year) or $109 monthly; 30-day free trial

   Full entry, No. 6 overall

   Starts at

   $82

   Score 8.2

8. 08

   Ruzuku

   Teachers running small live or cohort courses who want simple tools and no platform fees.

   Free for up to 5 students; Core $99 per month or $997 per year (about $83 a month)

   Full entry, No. 10 overall

   Starts at

   $83

   Score 7.8

9. 09

   Circle

   Creators and brands running a paid community with courses who want native apps and a professional feel.

   Professional $89 per month billed annually; Business $199

   Full entry, No. 8 overall

   Starts at

   $89

   Score 7.9

10. 10

    Kajabi

    Established creators with steady revenue who want one system for courses, marketing and payments.

    Basic $143 per month billed annually ($179 monthly)

    Full entry, No. 7 overall

    Starts at

    $143

    Score 8.0

Scores and prices come from our Best Online Course Platforms ranking, which uses one method for every tool. Questions or corrections: editorial@rankozo.com