Teachable vs. Thinkific: Which platform is right for you?

An easy-to-use course builder is the most important part of any learning commerce platform. It should allow you to create an engaging and memorable learning experience for your learners.

Teachable offers the features necessary to build a standard course. Solopreneurs or training businesses looking for deeper learning tools may quickly run into limitations when it comes to building an engaging learning experience that will keep students coming back.

Thinkific offers a course builder designed for growing businesses and corporate teams alike. It’s simple and allows training businesses to build their entire course without a big learning curve. Simply put, Thinkific offers a design-and-build experience that is approachable for everyone and that will drive student engagement and retention.

A great learning experience is vital to your success. It will help your learners absorb your content more effectively and make them want to share it with their friends — helping you grow your business.

Teachable offers a no-frills learning experience. Learners are brought into an experience that is expected out of any online course platform.

Thinkific offers an unmatched suite of functionality that extends beyond what’s capable in most course platforms. These features help turn a learner’s experience from exciting to extraordinary.

Thinkific also does more than just courses — it offers online communities  where your learners can connect and hear from you, as well as helpful digital learning experiences like digital downloads and live events. With digital downloads, learners can find value in quickly-downloadable guides, templates, exclusive resources, and more. With coaching and webinars, learners can schedule coaching sessions and other forms of dedicated one-on-one time, attend workshops, and register for webinars.  

A mobile app is a great way for your audience to engage with your learning content from anywhere, at any time. 

Thinkific has two mobile app options for you to choose from: Thinkific Mobile and Branded Mobile. If you’re looking for a white-labeled app that spotlights your brand with your own App Store listing and logo, Branded Mobile ($199/month) has what you need. 

Thinkific also offers Thinkific Mobile (included with Start plans and higher) which gives your audience access to your material in a more flexible, convenient way. While Branded Mobile reflects your own branding, Thinkific Mobile includes Thinkific branding.

In comparison, Teachable offers an iOS app meant to complement desktop courses but doesn’t currently offer a custom-branded app. While Teachable’s app is an effective way for students to view and complete lectures and courses, it doesn’t currently offer in-app purchases, content management, or student interactions. 

It’s important to choose a platform that you can trust and where getting the answers to your questions is easy and your data is secure. 

While Teachable’s support is mostly limited to asynchronous email support, customers on the Business and Professional tiers can take advantage of live chat support and group coaching calls. 

Whether you’re looking for a network of more experienced learning professionals, a community of peers, or a responsive support team; Thinkific has you covered with a G2 award-winning support team. In addition, as your business grows and your learning platform becomes mission-critical, Thinkific offers more security and support options to ensure your success.