The $0-a-month alternative to Teachable.
Teachable costs $29–139/mo annual (Starter/Builder/Growth) with 7.5% fee on starter; 0% from builder ($69/mo). Sensei Factory starts at $0 a month and only ever costs a cut of a real sale: 10% on Free, 5% on Starter, 0% on Pro. No student caps on any plan.
| Sensei Factory | Teachable | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $0 · $19/mo Starter · $49/mo Pro | $29–139/mo annual (Starter/Builder/Growth) |
| Platform fee | 10% · 5% Starter · 0% Pro | 7.5% fee on Starter; 0% from Builder ($69/mo) |
| Courses & students | Unlimited students, every plan | Starter is $29/mo AND takes 7.5% of every sale, so you pay both ways |
| Payment methods | Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay | Varies by plan |
At $1,000/month in sales, you keep…
$900
Sensei Free
$931
Sensei Starter
$951
Sensei Pro
$896
Teachable
Platform costs only. Payment processing passes through everywhere. Numbers verified 2026-07-07.
When Teachable is the better choice
An honest comparison includes this part.
- You rely on Teachable's marketplace-adjacent ecosystem and existing student base
- You need their done-for-you US/EU tax handling (Teachable:pay) today
Fair questions
What does Teachable actually cost per month?
The Starter plan is $29/month plus a 7.5% cut of every sale, capped at one product. Sensei Factory Free has no monthly fee and takes 10%; Sensei Pro is $49/month with a 0% fee, cheaper than every Teachable tier at every volume.
Does Sensei Factory cap products or students?
Up to 3 courses on Free, no student cap on any plan. Teachable's Starter caps you at 1 product and 100 students; its unlimited tiers start at $139/month.
Is there a free way to start?
Yes, the Free plan is free forever. You only ever pay 10% when you actually sell something, and upgrading is optional past your plan's breakeven.
What payment methods does Sensei Factory support?
Card checkout everywhere, including Apple Pay and Google Pay via Stripe. Teachable supports cards and PayPal on its higher tiers.
