How Sherpo is Teaching Teachable a Lesson.
Spoiler alert: Sherpo outshines Teachable on all fronts.
TL;DR
If you're a digital content creator looking for the best platform to host and sell your courses, you've probably come across Teachable. It’s known for offering a range of tools for course creation. And it’s quite liked by those starting out due to its $1 + 10% transaction fee per sale on the free plan. But don’t fall for the trap—building on Teachable makes your content unteachable, especially since the company was sold, leading to poor customer support and growing technical debt.
Fortunately, there’s a more flexible, affordable, and AI-driven alternative: Sherpo.
In this post, we'll break down how Sherpo is teaching Teachable a lesson it won't forget in delivering real customer value.
Here’s a look at Teachable’s pricing:
| Teachable | Free | Basic | Pro | Pro+ | Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $0/month | $59/month | $159/month | $249/month | $665/month |
| Annual | $0/year | $39/month | $119/month | $199/month | $499/month |
| Fee | $1 + 10% | 5% transaction | 0% transaction | 0% transaction | 0% transaction |
And here’s Sherpo’s pricing:
| Sherpo | Flex | Plus | Ultra | One |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | Free | $20/month | $45/month | Custom |
| Annual | Free | $15/month | $30/month | Custom |
| Fee | 5% | 4.5% | 4% | 0% |
At first glance, Teachable’s Free plan seems enticing. However, with a $1 + 10% transaction fee, Teachable wants a bigger pie of your sales than Sherpo. Even on their Basic plan, you’re still hit with a 5% transaction fee on top of the $59/month charge.
By contrast, Sherpo Flex offers no monthly charges and only a 5% transaction fee—providing a far better deal for creators, especially those just getting started. Plus, Sherpo’s premium plans—Plus and Ultra—offer even lower fees than Teachable at every level.
Here’s what you get with Teachable at each pricing tier:
Now compare that to Sherpo Flex, which offers unlimited products and unlimited customers from day one—even on the free plan. No product or customer caps to stifle your growth, no matter which Sherpo plan you choose. Plus, Sherpo offers full flexibility in monetization and product types, from courses to subscription models and more.
When it comes to advanced tools, Sherpo excels with its AI-powered features, including:
By contrast, Teachable doesn’t offer any AI-powered tools, making it harder for creators to save time and scale efficiently. Sherpo’s AI tools are a game-changer, enabling content creators to automate workflows and reduce the manual work involved in creating high-quality content.
With Teachable, it's only on their Pro plan at $159/month, that you’re finally allowed to remove Teachable’s branding. On lower tiers like Basic, you’re stuck with Teachable’s logo, limiting your ability to differentiate your brand.
Sherpo, however, offers fully white-label capabilities from the Flex plan. Your brand is front and center, with no trace of Sherpo branding. Plus, Sherpo gives you advanced customization options, such as a custom video player, allowing you to craft a professional and personalized experience for your audience—all free with Sherpo Flex.
Teachable’s customer support, limited to email for their Basic plan, often falls short in terms of responsiveness. You’ll only get premium support starting at their Pro plan, which costs a hefty $159/month.
On the other hand, Sherpo offers email support on its free plan, with premium support available on higher tiers. This ensures you get the help you need, whether you’re just starting or scaling your business.
Let’s break down how Sherpo Flex and Teachable Basic compare:
| Feature | Sherpo Flex | Teachable Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | Free | $59/month |
| Annual Price | Free | $39/month |
| Transaction Fee | 5% | 5% + $1 per transaction |
| Unlimited Products | ✓ | ✘ (5 products per type) |
| Unlimited Customers | ✓ | ✘ |
| White-Label | Fully white-label | ✘ (Teachable branding required) |
| AI Tools | Pay-as-you-go AI features | ✘ |
| Custom Video Player | ✓ | ✘ |
| Custom Domains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Affiliate Marketing | ✓ | ✘ |
| Support | Email Support | Email Support |
Even comparing Sherpo Flex to Teachable’s Basic plan shows that Sherpo offers far more value, including unlimited products, affiliate marketing, and a fully white-label platform, all without a monthly fee. Quite the flex, right?
While Teachable has built somewhat of a name in the course creation space, Sherpo clearly surpasses it with better pricing, advanced AI tools, and full control over your branding. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale, Sherpo offers a smarter, more flexible platform with superior tools for building, distributing, and managing your content.
If you’re ready to follow in the footsteps of other Teachable creators who’ve made the switch, try Sherpo Flex for free. If you need help migrating from Teachable, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Just reach out to [email protected].
Stop making your content unteachable on Teachable—switch to Sherpo today!
Giacomo Di Pinto
Oct 1, 2024
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