No one ever made the podium by selling stuff with Podia

If you're a content creator, you've probably heard of Podia, a point-tool that allows creators to sell digital products. But while it may seem like one of the best options at first glance, there's now a stronger contender: Sherpo. Sherpo offers more products, better pricing, advanced AI tools, and much more that Podia simply can't match.

Sherpo offers better features than Podia's $39/month plan for the same commission fee, even on its free plan!

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Pricing: Sherpo vs. Podia

Let’s kick off by comparing the pricing structures of Podia and Sherpo. Here’s how Podia stacks up:

Now, let’s look at Sherpo’s pricing:

Flexibility: Sherpo delivers more for less

Podia does not have any free plan, and its lower-priced plan still asks for 5% fees on top of a $39/month subscription! In comparison, Sherpo Start charges a 5% transaction fee on courses, digital downloads, and blogs (we charge from 1% to 2.5% for most other products!), but with no subscription and with far more robust features, including free affiliate marketing, which you can't get on Podia without paying $89/month for its Shaker plan.

And for creators looking to reduce transaction fees as they scale, Sherpo Ultra reduces fees to 0%. While Podia’s Shaker plan charges $89/month for zero transaction fees, Sherpo Ultra costs $79/month, making Sherpo a better deal for high-volume creators.

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Features: Sherpo packs in more advanced tools

You won't win with limited Podia features

Here’s a breakdown of the features offered by Podia:

• Mover: Offers unlimited downloads, courses, webinars, and product bundles, along with custom domains and chat support.
• Shaker: Adds third-party code, affiliate marketing, and community features.

While Podia’s plans unlock additional features as you move up tiers, Sherpo gives you unlimited products and customers right from the start, even on its free plan. Additionally, Sherpo’s AI-powered tools—like AI-generated captions, transcripts, summaries, translations, and much more—provide creators with automation options that Podia simply doesn’t offer at any price point.

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AI-powered tools: Sherpo leads with innovation

For creators looking to streamline their content creation and scaling processes, Sherpo’s AI tools help you save time and money, without paying for tools you don’t need.

• AI-generated video enhancements, such as captions, transcripts, summaries, translations, and voiceovers.
• AI-powered analytics to help you track performance and make data-driven decisions.
• And much more! With just two clicks, our AI can proofread, summarize, elaborate, or translate your text into 11 languages, as well as moderate, summarize, and label your users’ reviews.

Podia, by contrast, doesn’t offer any AI-powered content creation tools. For creators looking to save time and effort while still producing high-quality content, Sherpo’s AI capabilities are a game-changer.

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Customization and branding: Sherpo gives you full control

Podia offers custom domains starting with its Mover plan, priced at $39/month. For those customers who believe this to be a competitive differentiator, Sherpo provides custom domains on the Pro plan, starting at $29/month.

When it comes to branding, Sherpo’s white-label capabilities give creators complete control over their platform’s look and feel, while Podia limits some of its customization options—especially on the lower-tier plans.

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Advanced video player: your content deserves the best

One of Sherpo’s standout features is its custom video player. As a digital content creator, your courses, videos, and multimedia materials are the core of your business, and Sherpo’s custom player ensures that your audience gets the best possible viewing experience. Podia doesn’t offer a custom video player, relying on third-parties, which means your videos will be displayed on a more generic player that lacks the customization and polish that Sherpo provides.

It's this player that enables AI-generated features for video, such as captions, transcripts (useful to create quizzes), and much more. For creators who prioritize a premium video experience, Sherpo’s video player is truly differentiating.

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Head-to-head comparison: Sherpo Start vs. Podia Mover

Here’s a closer comparison between Sherpo Start and Podia Mover:

In short, Sherpo Start outperforms Podia Mover by offering more flexibility, affiliate marketing, and advanced AI tools, all at no monthly cost. Quite the flex, isn't it?

In fact, that's not all: Sherpo provides you with the ability to customize CSS on Plus and Ultra plans, and the flexibility to sell far more than just courses. From digital files (via links or downloads) to blogs, invoices, coaching calendars, or even a “coffee offer” page (where your audience can send you tips), Sherpo empowers creators to monetize in diverse ways!

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Verdict: Sherpo is the clear winner

While Podia offers a range of tools for creators, its high costs, limited customization options, and lack of affiliate marketing and advanced AI tools make it a less competitive option compared to Sherpo Start alone! Sherpo’s lower fees, better pricing plans, and comprehensive AI-powered tools provide creators with the freedom to scale their businesses without breaking the bank.

If you’re serious about content creation and want more control, flexibility, and advanced tools, it’s time to make the switch to Sherpo. There's no reason whatsoever to pay Podia, and get less.

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Switch to Sherpo!

Ready to make the switch and start growing your digital content business? Try Sherpo today and experience the future of content creation and monetization!

If you need help migrating your content and customers from Podia, write migrations@sherpo.io.

Let's actually get you to the podium, with Sherpo!