Teachable vs Thinkific: Which platform is right for you?

Thinkific and Teachable both offer easy-to-use course builders, something that’s key to any learning management platform. Neither platform requires users to have coding experience or any extensive tech knowledge.

When it comes to course features, both Thinkific and Teachable provide basic functionalities like multiple content types (video, quizzes, etc.) as well as the ability to drip feature-release course content at certain times, course completion certificates, course progress tracking, and more. 

However, Thinkific offers a bit more flexibility and customization options during the course creation process. Plus, Thinkific includes tools that enhance the learning experience further, such as Live Lessons with Zoom, assignments, and a built-in presentation creator that make it easy to take your course to the next level.

Preparing course (and other educational) materials is made even simpler with Thinkific’s advanced AI technology. For example, creators can build course outlines and quizzes in a few clicks. Thinkific’s AI Course Outline Generator instantly creates a detailed course outline tailored to your audience's needs and Thinkific's AI Quiz Generator creates quizzes that keep learners engaged, test comprehension, and identify knowledge gaps.

A great learning experience is vital to your success as a course creator. It will help your students learn more effectively and make them want to share it with their friends — helping you grow your business.

Teachable offers a no-frills learning experience. Students 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 student’s experience from exciting to extraordinary.

Thinkific also does more than just courses — they offer helpful digital learning experiences like Digital Downloads, Webinars, and 1-1 Coaching Sessions. With Digital Downloads, students can find value in quickly-downloadable guides, templates, exclusive resources, and more. With Coaching & Webinars, students can schedule coaching sessions and other forms of dedicated one-on-one time, attend workshops, and register for webinars. 

After publishing your course, you need to get it in front of the right audience. Sales and marketing tools enable creators to gain visibility and earn revenue.

Teachable provides a number of sales tools needed and a few basic marketing features to help you earn revenue from your course. Creators should be aware of hefty transaction fees for those in tiers below Teachable Professional.

Thinkific offers sales and marketing features to enable any course creator to get started. On Thinkific, you can build high-performing landing pages for your digital learning products leveraging AI tools to help you personalize and optimize your content.

You can also grow your email list, and roll out automated email flows, with Thinkific's email marketing tools. If that's not enough, Thinkific has 90+ integrations in the Thinkific App Store. Gain the extensibility and flexibility of apps like ActiveCampaign, Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Shopify, Salesforce, and many more.

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 for school owners. 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 course platform that you can trust, 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, creators on the Business and Professional tier can take advantage of live chat support and group coaching calls. 

Whether you’re looking for a network of experts, a community of peers, or a responsive support team; Thinkific has you covered with a best-in-class 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.

From a pricing standpoint, Teachable currently only offers three pricing tiers that work well for solopreneurs.

Thinkific remains an affordable choice for all creators, whether you’re an established business or if you’re just getting started. Thinkific offers tiers for early-stage businesses all the way to enterprise. With add-on features like a Branded Mobile app ($199/mo) and more, no matter what stage you’re in, you have access to the functionality you need. Thinkific provides the tools that are trusted by many growing learning businesses.