Teachable Alternatives in India: Rupee Pricing, GST and Fees
Why many Indian creators look past Teachable, and what to compare when you do: currency, commission, apps and GST.
Yashraj Anshukla, Founder & CEOUpdated 14 October 2026 · 7 min readIn this article
Teachable is one of the best-known course platforms in the world, but it is built and priced for a global audience. Indian creators often look for alternatives because of three things: billing in dollars, a commission on the entry plan, and questions about rupee checkout. This guide compares the options using each platform's own pricing page, read on 14 October 2026.
What Teachable charges
| Plan | Price | Fee on sales |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $29 a month billed annually ($39 monthly) | 7.5% |
| Builder | $69 a month billed annually ($89 monthly) | 0% with Teachable Payments |
| Growth | $139 a month billed annually ($189 monthly) | 0% with Teachable Payments |
| Custom | Contact sales | 0% with Teachable Payments |
- Starter allows 5 products and one admin user; Builder 10 products; Growth 50 products and five admin users.
- The page lists iOS and Android student apps on every plan. It does not say they can carry your own branding.
- Card processing is listed at 2.9% + 30¢ in the US and 3.9% + 30¢ internationally.
- We did not find INR or UPI checkout stated on the pricing page. Ask Teachable before you rely on it for Indian buyers.
What to compare when you leave
- Currency. Do you pay for the platform in rupees or dollars?
- Commission. Does the plan you can afford take a cut of every sale?
- Checkout. Which payment methods can Indian buyers use?
- Your app. Is a branded app included, an add-on, or on a higher tier?
- Invoices. Do you get a GST invoice?
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Alternatives at a glance
| Platform | Billed in | Commission | Branded app |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synappses | Rupees, GST invoice | 0% on every plan | iOS and Android on Medium and Pro |
| Graphy | Rupees | 10%, 7.5% or 5% by plan | Android listed on Launch; iOS on Rise (the page also calls iOS an add-on) |
| Learnyst | Rupees (Launcher); currency not stated for monthly plans | 10% on Launcher; 0% above | Branded Android on Premium; Android and iOS on Business |
| TagMango | Rupees, excluding GST | 10% to 0% across four plans | Bought separately as a one-time purchase |
| Thinkific | Dollars | 2.9% on Thinkific Payments | $199 a month add-on |
| Podia | Dollars | 5% on Mover; none above | Not stated |
What Teachable's commission costs in rupees
On the Starter plan, 7.5% of sales is yours to pay on top of the plan price. At different monthly sales that is:
| Monthly sales | Commission a month | Commission a year |
|---|---|---|
| ₹50,000 | ₹3,750 | ₹45,000 |
| ₹1,00,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹90,000 |
| ₹2,00,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹1,80,000 |
Builder and above list 0% when you use Teachable Payments, so the question becomes whether the higher dollar price is worth it. Compare the rupee cost of each option for your own revenue, and see how Synappses compares in the Teachable comparison.
Migration checklist
- Export your student list and purchase history before you cancel.
- Keep a copy of your course videos and documents; do not rely on the platform as your only backup.
- Rebuild your sales page and checkout and run a test payment in rupees.
- Email students with their new login and a short walkthrough.
- Ask your new platform what migration help is included. On Synappses it is handled case by case on Medium and fully supported on Pro.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Teachable good for Indian creators?
- It is a strong global platform, but it bills in dollars and its entry plan takes 7.5% of sales. We could not find INR or UPI checkout stated on its pricing page, so confirm payment options for Indian buyers with Teachable.
- Does Teachable have a free plan?
- Its pricing page lists no free plan. It offers a free trial of 7 days in some places and 30 days in another.
- What is the cheapest Teachable alternative in India?
- It depends on your sales. Platforms with a low plan fee and a percentage of each sale are cheaper at low volume; flat-fee, zero-commission platforms are cheaper as sales grow.
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