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Key features
- Automatic tax collection. If you turn the ‘Collect taxes’ feature on, Podia will automatically charge customers the correct tax amount based on their location.
- Membership options. Set up your own private membership site and build an online community, with gated-only access.
- Upsells. Increase your average order value with automatic upsells.
- Instant payouts. Podia pays out instantly with no holding period, so you get your money as soon as you make a sale.
- Unlimited everything. With Podia, there are no limits on courses, students, emails, or sales, so you can scale up infinitely and sell as much as you can without worry.
- Zero transaction fees. Podia won’t take a cut of your sales if you sign up for a paid plan, so you get to keep 100% of your profits.
- Flexible payment options. Let your customers set up payment plans or take single payments through Stripe, PayPal, etc.
- Free course migration. Move your course content and customers over to Podia from your previous online learning platform for free.
- Set your start date. You can arrange for courses to start at a set future date, which is great for cohort courses.
- Chat widget. Message customers and site visitors through the on-page chatbox to boost sales and engagement.
- Outstanding support. Podia offers excellent live chat support seven days a week.
- Website builder. Build your own mobile-friendly website with a free Podia subdomain, or connect it to your own URL on paid plans.
- Streamlined checkout. Podia’s checkout converts like crazy. It’s fast and simple, so customers are less likely to drop off.
- Free course migration. Move your course content and customers over to Podia from your previous online learning platform for free.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Build your own community | No open API |
| Integrated live chat feature | Rigid page design |
| Multimedia courses | Website builder is very basic |
| Sell all types of digital products | |
| Easy to use |
Pricing
Paid plans starting from $33/month, which lets you sell unlimited courses, coaching products, and downloads, with no transaction fees. The money you’ll save on transaction fees should more than cover the monthly subscription cost.
