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 |
|---|---|---|
| Community discussionskey | ||
| 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 | ||
| Analytics dashboardkey | ||
| 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.
Competitor pricing and feature claims verified as of May 6, 2026 against each provider's public pricing page. Pricing changes frequently, so 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.