The Best Online Course Platforms

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What is an online course?

It’s pretty simple!

An online course is a collection of videos that teach about a certain subject. 

Anyone can create an online course about anything! 

In this post, I’ll give you the best online course platforms, so you can start brainstorming!

Why should I create an online course?

Great question! Here are 5 reasons you should create an online course:

1. Not super hard to create

With some guidance of course — that’s where I come in!


2. Low start-up cost

You don’t have to spend much money to start an online course business.


3. Impact more people

Your online course has the potential to help people all over the world!

4. Work from anywhere 

An online course is just that — ONLINE! You can create and sell your course from anywhere in the world with an internet connection.


5. Potential to earn passive income

This is my favorite, and why I love online courses. 

Where should I host my online course?

Alright, let’s get to the best online course platforms! An online course platform is where the materials of your online course are housed. It’s where the students who purchase your online course will sign in and watch the course.

Here are our favorites:

1. Kajabi

2. Teachery

3. Thinkific

4. Teachable

Kajabi

Features: all-in-one platform, great customer support, Facebook group for Kajabi users, website, email, podcast, coaching, analytics

Price: $119/month (grab a free 30-day trial here)

Pros: all-in-one platform (website, email, courses, memberships, podcasting, and more), no transaction fees

Cons: price

Teachery

Features: unlimited courses, payment integration included, analytics

Price: $49/month

Pros: less expensive, no transaction fees

Cons: no website or email, no PayPal

Thinkific

Features: drag & drop storefront, e-commerce friendly, analytics, easy to set up

Price: $49/month

Pros: less expensive, no transaction fees

Cons: no email service provided, no chat support feature

Teachable

Features: unlimited courses, integrates with 3rd party apps like Calendly, analytics, calculates taxes

Price: $29/month

Pros: less expensive

Cons: no website or email, 5% transaction fee

Which platform do we use?

We use Kajabi! We love the all-in-one platform, the customer support, and how easy it is to set up and maintain!

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