Earn recurring revenue with Memberships
Design a membership program that rewards your audience with premium experiences and members-only content — all while generating reliable monthly income for your business.
- No developer experience needed
- Drag-and-drop course builder
- AI-powered course outline generator
- Built-in selling and payment solutions
- Advanced analytics
Trusted by over 35,000 customers
More content for them.
More income for you.
Whether your goal is to grow your community, earn more revenue, or engage and retain your audience, memberships can help.
Your membership, your way
Curate the ideal learning experience that reflects your unique area of expertise with your choice of courses, communities, digital downloads, and live events in one place.
Build an invested community
Foster a sense of belonging and community among audience members who share common interests or goals, leading to stronger engagement and loyalty over time.
Grow revenue through retention
Deepen your relationship with your audience by offering ongoing value and support, elements that build trust and advocacy for your brand.
How are memberships different from other content?
Increase your impact and revenue through courses, communities, and digital downloads.
All in one place – courses, community, and engagement.
Your courses, memberships, and discussions all live in Thinkific, creating a seamless experience for you and your students.
- Own your audience
- No social media distractions
- Full control over branding & content
Drive meaningful interactions with built-in engagement tools.
Spark discussions, host live events, and increase student participation with polls, challenges, and exclusive content. Keep your learners motivated and connected.
- Discussions
- Live Events
- Polls & Challenges
Turn engagement into revenue with flexible monetization options.
Offer paid memberships, subscriptions, and exclusive content to build recurring revenue while providing premium value to your audience. Keep 100% of your revenue – no hidden fees.
- Subscriptions
- Create exclusive memberships
- Course & community bundles
1M+
courses published
35K+
businesses supported
$3.7B
earned by customers
What can you include in your memberships?
Communities
Grant exclusive access to your online community where members can connect, ask questions, and learn from like-minded peers.
Courses
Include a selection of your courses that you can update and add to regularly.
Digital downloads
Offer downloadable products like eBooks, guides, templates, and more as part of your membership.
Live events
From interactive Q&As to coaching sessions, webinars, and more, your membership can include exclusive access to engaging live events.
Scalable solutions to drive business growth
Thinkific plans give experts, academies, and companies the tools and features they need to grow their business end-to-end.
Basic
Get the foundational features and support to start your learning business.
$49/mo
Save $156
by billing annually
$36/mo
$49/mo
Save $156
by billing annually
Key Features
Unlimited Courses
1 community
5 Digital Downloads
5 Coaching & Webinar sessions
Sales tools
Abandoned Cart
Most Popular!
Start
Unlock features to drive customer engagement and grow revenue, for those ready to scale up.
$99/mo
Save $300
by billing annually
$74/mo
$99/mo
Save $300
by billing annually
Key Features
Unlimited Live Lessons
Unlimited Memberships
Unlimited Digital Downloads
Unlimited Coaching & Webinar sessions
Edit HTML & CSS
Sell Bundles and Add-ons
Grow
Level up your learning business with more support, pro-level limits, and advanced commerce features to help you sell more.
$199/mo
Save $600
by billing annually
$149/mo
$199/mo
Save $600
by billing annually
Key Features
3 communities
Remove Thinkific branding
Thinkific Analytics
Group Orders
All prices are in USD and charged per site with applicable taxes added at checkout.
Frequently asked questions
What is a membership on Thinkific?
A membership lets you offer ongoing access to multiple learning products like courses, communities, digital downloads, and live sessions — all in one bundled subscription.
What is a membership site?
A membership site is a subscription-based website where members pay to access gated learning content. These sites often include a mix of courses, a community, and exclusive resources, with new content added regularly to keep members engaged
A membership site performs a mix of several functions for your customers:
- Exclusive community access
- Members-only content, such as courses, downloads, or bonus resources
- Ongoing connection with an expert, creating space for feedback, accountability, and personalized support
- Structured learning experiences that unfold over time through new or drip-released content
How are membership sites different from Product Bundles?
A Product Bundle is a one-time purchase of multiple learning products, while a membership offers ongoing access to a variety of learning experiences, such as live sessions, communities, and exclusive content delivered on a subscription basis.
Can I create a membership site on Thinkific?
Absolutely! You can create memberships and product bundles, which can be a great way to generate recurring revenue and keep your audience engaged on an ongoing basis.
“Thinkific 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
Start scaling your business with memberships today
Offer more value to your customers while enjoying income you can count on. It’s a win-win.
