Thinkific Plus vs. LearnUpon
Thinkific Plus delivers a robust enterprise-level feature set without enterprise-level pricing and complexity. G2 research shows that Thinkific Plus excels in several areas including:
- Advanced E-commerce features (outperforms LearnUpon by 10% according to G2)
- A powerful site-builder with advanced customization
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Thinkific Plus vs. LearnUpon
The right tool can help you build, market, and sell an unforgettable customer education experience worth paying for. Let’s take a look at some of the differences between Thinkific Plus and LearnUpon.
Deeper Engagement
While both offer powerful tools for creating digital courses, Thinkific Plus drives deeper engagement:
- Member-Only Communities & Spaces: Foster stronger peer-to-peer interaction among students.
- Enhanced Instructor-Student Interaction: Utilize Thinkific’s Assignments feature with built-in feedback.
- Sustained Learner Engagement: Keep students engaged with drip scheduling for optimal content release.
- Seamless Integrations & Training: Access the Thinkific Plus App Store and Thinkific Plus Academy for extensive resources.
| Top Features | Thinkific Plus | LearnUpon |
|---|---|---|
| Member-only Communities + spaces | – | |
| Assignments with feedback built-in | – | |
| Drip scheduling to enhance learner engagement | – | |
| AI powered content to keep learners engaged | – | |
| Private instructor community | – | |
| Thinkific Plus App store | – | |
| Thinkific Plus Academy | – |
Grow Your Income Faster
Thinkific Plus offers unparalleled flexibility and control for monetizing your courses:
- Diverse Monetization: Sell free or paid courses, product bundles, and offer bulk sales or group orders.
- Advanced E-commerce: Boost sales at every step with order bumps, payment plans, free trials, and subscriptions.
- Expanded Reach: Thinkific’s affiliate reporting and management system helps others promote your courses effectively.
- Monetize Communities: Uniquely earn additional revenue by monetizing community memberships.
- Comprehensive Business Management: TCommerce provides all-in-one tools for payments, bookkeeping, and transactions.
- Maximize Revenue: Upsell products effortlessly with Thinkific’s after-purchase flows.
| Top Features | Thinkific Plus | LearnUpon |
|---|---|---|
| Create free + paid courses | ||
| Product bundles | ||
| Bulk sale | ||
| Group orders | ||
| Advanced e-commerce (order bumps, payment plans, free trials) | – | |
| Subscriptions & paid memberships | – | |
| Affiliate reporting & management | – | |
| Buy now, pay later | – | |
| Monetize community memberships | – | |
| TCommerce (business management tools) | – | |
| After purchase flows (upsell) | – | |
| Gifting | – |
Unmatched Customization & Flexibility
Thinkific Plus delivers a tailored learning experience with superior customization:
- Powerful Site Builder: Craft unique websites with site themes and advanced CSS/HTML editing for full design control, unlike LearnUpon’s Portals.
- Custom Branded App: Offer a custom app for learners on both iOS and Android, discovered by your brand name (LearnUpon’s app is Android-only and requires learners to download their branded app).
- Cohesive Learning Environment: Seamlessly sync courses with member-only communities.
- Advanced Assessments: Integrate with Brillium exams for comprehensive evaluation tools.
| Customization | Thinkific Plus | LearnUpon |
|---|---|---|
| Powerful site builder with advanced customization | – | |
| Fully branded app discoverable by your brand name | – | |
| Courses synced to communities | – | |
| Site themes to quickly style your site | – | |
| Advanced CSS/HTML editing | – | |
| Brillium exams integration | – |
Launch in 30 days with zero setup fees
Get started fast. See results sooner. Our user-friendly interface, AI supported content creation and 1:1 onboarding and launch support get you up and running in as little as 30 days — with zero set up fees.
Powerful features for training
Scale your training program with features and tools designed to help your students onboard faster, get more value from your product, and stick around for the long haul.
Courses and communities
Create tailored learning experiences for your customers with a mix of video, quizzes, presentations, PDFs, and online learning communities.
Automation and integration
Use triggers and email notifications to keep customers on track, and integrate with tools like HubSpot, Salesforce, or Zapier for a seamless workflow.
Landing pages
Create aesthetically pleasing, high-converting landing pages in minutes, thanks to built-in AI optimization and seamless integrations.
SCORM compliance
Thinkific is SCORM compliant, allowing for more interactive learning and gamification. For more, lean into advanced customizations with the Plus Expansion Pack.
“Thinkific Plus offers exceptional scalability, enabling businesses to grow their course offerings and student base without any limitations. It can handle unlimited courses, students, and bandwidth, ensuring businesses can expand their e-learning offerings without worrying about technical constraints.”
Guy Marion
Chief Marketing Officer
Thinkific Plus FAQs
What organizations is Thinkific Plus best suited for?
Thinkific Plus is ideal for mid-sized to large enterprises or fast-growing companies that require a scalable solution to manage and expand their online learning programs. Whether you’re looking to train customers, educate clients and partners, or monetize your organization’s expertise, Thinkific Plus offers the flexibility, security, and support needed to manage complex learning needs across various industries, including technology, healthcare, education, and e-commerce.
What does the onboarding process look like?
The onboarding process for Thinkific Plus is structured to scale with the level of service provided. Most plans include kickoff calls and the development of a project plan, numerous structured check-in calls with our Customer Support team, a functional launch preparedness review, and expert recommendations.
Can I white-label my learning environment to match my company’s branding?
With Thinkific Plus, you can fully white-label your learning platform to reflect your company’s branding. Customize the appearance of your site, including logos, colors, and domain, to provide a seamless brand experience for your learners. This capability ensures that your learning platform functions effectively and aligns perfectly with your brand identity, enhancing credibility and learner trust.
Can I sell my e-learning content on Thinkific Plus?
Absolutely! Thinkific Plus supports the creation and management of your e-learning content and enables you to monetize it effectively. With features like secure payment gateways, subscription models, course marketing tools, and promotions management, Thinkific Plus provides everything you need to sell your courses and maximize revenue from your educational content.
What integrations does Thinkific Plus support?
Thinkific Plus supports various integrations. To learn more about how to connect your Thinkific instance with an ecosystem of applications and extend your Thinkific experience, see this Thinkific Apps and Integrations article on our Help Center.
Is Thinkific’s price within reach for smaller organizations?
Thinkific Plus is designed to be scalable and accessible for organizations of all sizes. Our pricing model is tailored to accommodate small to large enterprises’ varying needs and resources, ensuring that organizations can find a plan that fits their budget and requirements. Request a call to speak to a member of our team today and assess your needs.
Are there any set-up fees for Thinkific Plus?
There are no hidden setup fees for Thinkific Plus. Our pricing is transparent, and we strive to make the transition to using our platform as smooth and cost-effective as possible.
Let’s Talk Pricing
Here at Thinkific, we like straightforward pricing. Our goal is to get you set up on the right plan that best meets your business needs, even if that means customizing a plan that is unique to you.
When you schedule a call with our team here, we’ll be happy to show you our platform, review our pricing plans, and provide you with a custom quote.