Thinkific Pricing Explorer

Thinkific Pricing Explorer

Thinkific Pricing Explorer

Compare plans, estimate costs, and benchmark against competitors.

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Cost Estimator

Plan:
Billing:

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Key Takeaways

  • Free plan: Unlimited students, 1 course.
  • Basic: $49/mo — core features.
  • Annual = 25% off (3 months free).
  • Transaction fees: 0% on paid plans (except Free).
  • Scales with features, not users/students.
  • Enterprise: Custom pricing, white-label.

Plans & Prices

PlanMonthlyAnnual (mo avg)Transaction Fee
Free$0$0
Basic$49$360%
Start$99$740%
Grow$199$1490%
Expand$499$3740%

Competitor Comparison

Plan:
Billing:
ToolMapped tierMonthlyAnnual (mo avg)
ThinkificBasic$49$36
TeachableBasic$39$29
KajabiBasic$149$119
PodiaMover$39$33
LearnWorldsStarter$29$24

Gotchas

  • Free plan has Thinkific branding + transaction fees.
  • No native email marketing (use Zapier).
  • Custom domain on Start+.

Average Ratings

G2 Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,200+ reviews)

Capterra: 4.6 / 5 (170+ reviews)

Based on verified reviews as of 2025.

Common Complaints

  • Limited design flexibility.
  • Support slower on lower plans.
  • Upsells for communities & advanced quizzes.

Common Praises

  • Easy to use, no coding needed.
  • 0% transaction fees on paid plans.
  • Strong course completion analytics.

Plans & Prices

PlanMonthlyAnnual (mo avg)Transaction FeeKey Limits
Free$0$01 course, branding
Basic$49$360%Unlimited courses
Start$99$740%Custom domain
Grow$199$1490%3 sites, bulk enroll
Expand$499$3740%10 sites, priority support

Add-ons

Add-onWhat it doesPriceBest for
Thinkific PlusWhite-label, SSO, dedicated support.CustomEnterprises, franchises.
CommunitiesPrivate discussion spaces.Included in Grow+Engagement-focused.
Advanced QuizzesQuestion banks, randomization.Included in Start+Certification courses.

When to upgrade

  • Need white-label branding.
  • Multiple sites or teams.
  • Enterprise compliance (SSO, SLAs).

When to skip

  • Solo creator with 1 course.
  • Budget under $50/mo.

Tip: Start on Basic, upgrade when hitting feature walls.

Usage & Limits

MeterThresholdsHow pricing changesControl tactic
StudentsUnlimited on allNo overage
CoursesUnlimited (paid)No overageArchive old content
Sites1 (Basic), 3 (Grow), 10 (Expand)Upgrade planConsolidate brands
BandwidthUnlimitedNo overageOptimize video (use Wistia/Vimeo)