Course Platform Fee Calculator
Selling an online course? See the platform subscription, transaction fees and net revenue across the major course platforms at your price and volume.
Plans are the lowest tier that avoids a transaction fee.
Plan and transaction fees are published list figures at the study date. Payment processing is charged on top by your gateway. Compare course platform pricing →
Course platform pricing comparedThinkific reviewFlat fee vs percentage fee
Platforms split into two camps. Flat-fee platforms charge a monthly subscription and keep nothing from your sales; percentage platforms are free or cheap to start but take a slice of every sale. The break-even is simple: a percentage platform wins while your revenue is small, and a flat-fee platform wins once your monthly revenue exceeds the subscription divided by the percentage.
At $199 per course and 50 students a month you are grossing $9,950, which is firmly in flat-fee territory — unless a free or low-tier plan is all you need to start.
Frequently asked questions
What does the course platform fee calculator show?
It estimates the monthly platform cost, transaction fees and net revenue from selling an online course at a given price and volume across common platforms.
How do platforms charge?
Some charge a flat monthly plan plus payment processing; others add a percentage of each sale, especially on lower tiers. The mix decides what you keep.
Do I need an account?
No. The tool is free and login-free; nothing you enter leaves your browser.
Which platform is cheapest?
It depends on volume. Flat-fee platforms win at high volume; percentage platforms can be cheaper when you are small. Run your numbers above.
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