A Teachable alternative that grows beyond courses
Teachable is a great course tool, but once you want community, email or automations, you hit a wall. MemberArea was built for the full lifecycle.
Quick summary
MemberArea vs. Teachable
Teachable is a proven course platform, but creators who want to build a lasting business quickly need add-ons: a community tool, an email platform, and a way to automate member journeys. MemberArea combines all of that in one product at a comparable price, and with 0 % transaction fees on all plans.
Community built in
No need to pay for Circle or Discord separately. MemberArea ships community spaces, discussions and leaderboards as standard.
0% transaction fees
Teachable charges a 7.5 % transaction fee on its Starter plan. MemberArea charges 0 % on every plan.
Built-in CRM
Teachable has no integrated CRM. MemberArea includes member management, segmentation and email built in.
Switching from Teachable? The migration is included.
Send your export and your courses, members and orders are set up for you in MemberArea, at no extra cost. Most creators are live within a day.
Feature comparison
Side by side
The features that matter most for running a membership business.
| Feature | MemberArea | Teachable |
|---|---|---|
| Online courses | Yes | Yes |
| Drip content | Yes | Yes |
| Quizzes and certificates | Yes | Yes |
| Community spaces | Yes | Limited |
| Email marketing | Yes | Limited |
| Built-in CRM | Yes | No |
| Automations | Yes | Basic |
| Affiliate program | Yes | Yes |
| 0% transaction fee(7.5 % on Starter) | Yes | No |
| Native Stripe payments | Yes | Yes |
| Webhooks and REST API | Yes | Limited |
| White-label branding | Yes | Higher plans |
| Products on the entry plan | Unlimited | 5 on Starter |
| Hubs and portals | Yes | No |
| Migration service included | Yes | No |
Pricing
What you pay
Teachable charges a 7.5 % transaction fee on its Starter tier. MemberArea charges a flat monthly fee with a 0 % platform cut.
MemberArea
From €89 per month
Professional plan, billed annually
Courses, community, email, 0 % fee
- 0 % platform transaction fee
- Email marketing native
- Community included
- No extra tools required
Teachable
From $29 per month
Billed annually; $39 month-to-month
Starter: 5 products, 1 admin, plus 7.5 % on every sale
- 7.5 % transaction fee on Starter
- 0 % fee only from the Builder plan ($69/month billed annually)
- No integrated CRM
- Limited native community
Prices checked on Sep 6, 2026, source: Teachable pricing page. Net prices unless stated otherwise. Competitor pricing and features reflect publicly listed plans and may have changed. Check the provider for current details.
Guides
In-depth comparisons
Long-form guides with checked prices, use cases and a clear recommendation.
FAQ
Common questions
Can I move my Teachable courses to MemberArea?
Yes. Export your lesson text, video links and students from Teachable and send them over: the migration service is included on every plan, so your courses are set up for you at no extra cost.
Does MemberArea support the same payment methods as Teachable?
Yes. MemberArea uses Stripe, which supports cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, SEPA, iDEAL and more depending on your region.
What happens to my students when I switch?
Members can be imported via CSV and will receive a password-reset email to access the new platform. Enrollment and progress can be migrated.
Ready to make the switch?
Import your content from Teachable and go live quickly. Free to start, no credit card required.
Migration included. No per-member fees. Cancel anytime.