Zero-Commission Course Platforms in India (2026)
Many platforms advertise 0% commission, but only on a higher plan or with a catch. Here is where it really applies.
Yashraj Anshukla, Founder & CEOUpdated 14 October 2026 · 6 min readIn this article
"Zero commission" is the most useful phrase on a course platform's pricing page and the most easily misread. Often it means 0% only on a higher plan, only when you use the platform's own payments, or 0% platform fee with a separate gateway fee on top. Here is where it actually applies, based on each vendor's pricing page read on 14 October 2026.
Where 0% applies
| Platform | 0% starts at | The catch |
|---|---|---|
| Synappses | Every plan, including Free | Payment gateway fees still apply. The Free plan caps earnings at ₹5,000. |
| Learnyst | Professional plan and above | The entry plan, Launcher, takes 10% of sales. Monthly plan prices do not state a currency. |
| TagMango | Ultimate plan (₹30,000 a month, excluding GST) | A 1.5% Indian gateway fee still applies. Basic takes 10%, Pro 5.5%, Advanced 3.5%. |
| Teachable | Builder plan and above | Only when you use Teachable Payments. Starter takes 7.5%. Priced in dollars. |
| Podia | Shaker plan and above | Priced in dollars. Mover takes 5%. Payment processor fees still apply. |
| Kajabi | No revenue share on any plan | Payments run through Kajabi Payments or a provider with fees. Prices start at $143 a month billed annually. |
| Zoho TrainerCentral | Starter and Professional list zero transaction fees | Numeric prices were not shown on its pricing page when we read it. Has a Forever Free plan with limits (3 courses, 10 active learners). |
0% commission is not 0% cost
- Payment gateway fees. Whoever processes the card or UPI payment charges a fee on every transaction. This is separate from the platform's commission on any platform.
- GST. Check how GST applies to your sales and to the platform's own fee, and consult an accountant.
- The plan fee. A platform with no commission has to be paid for somewhere. A flat fee is the trade.
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What you keep from a ₹10,000 sale
Ignoring gateway fees and GST, which apply on any platform, the platform's own share looks like this on a ₹10,000 course sale:
| Commission | Platform keeps | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | ₹1,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 5.5% | ₹550 | ₹9,450 |
| 3.5% | ₹350 | ₹9,650 |
| 0% | ₹0 | ₹10,000 |
A few hundred rupees a sale sounds small. Across a hundred sales a month at 10%, it is ₹1,00,000 a month.
How to choose
- Low sales, just starting: a pay-as-you-earn plan with a low fixed fee can cost less than a flat plan. See where each plan breaks even in our fee comparison.
- Steady sales: work out a year of commission. If it exceeds the flat fee of a zero-commission plan, switch.
- Selling to India: check billing in rupees, GST invoices and local payment methods, not just the commission headline.
Frequently asked questions
- Which course platform has 0% commission?
- Several list 0% on certain plans, including Learnyst Professional and above, TagMango Ultimate, Teachable Builder and above with Teachable Payments, and Podia Shaker and above. Synappses charges 0% on every plan.
- Do I still pay gateway fees on a zero-commission plan?
- Yes. The payment gateway charges its own fee on every transaction, whichever platform you use.
- Is a zero-commission platform always cheaper?
- No. A flat plan fee has to be covered, so at low sales a platform with a small percentage and a low fixed fee can cost less.
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