What Are The Best Online Course Platforms for 2023?

Looking for the best online course platforms in 2023? Unlock endless opportunities with our curated list of top contenders.

Discover the top online course platforms that will empower you with knowledge and unlock endless opportunities.

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This week’s show highlights cutting-edge platforms offering various courses across various subjects, ensuring something for everyone’s interests and aspirations. Take charge of your education. Also, I have a new co-host of the Membership Machine Show, Karmen Kendrick, product marketing manager at LearnDash and GiveWP.

• #1 –  Thinkific

• • • Pros of Thinkific
      •     Easy-to-use course builder
      •     Powerful learning & engagement tools
      •     Native community feature
      •     Powerful site builder
      •     Dedicated app store
      •     Beginner-friendly pricing
    • Cons of Thinkific
      • Doesn’t offer a mobile app
      • Doesn’t handle EU VAT
      • K – Transaction fees
      • K – Customization limits
  • Pricing: (Free – Start $99 Grow $199  $499/month)
  • https://www.thinkific.com

• #2 – Kajabi

• • • Pros of Kajabi
      •     Multiple course player themes
      •     Powerful learning & engagement tools
      •     Supports Coaching and podcasts
      •     Native iOS and Android apps
      •     Website builder with blogging tool
      •     Inbuilt sales funnel builder
      •     Email marketing tools
      •     Excellent (24X7) customer support
    • Cons of Kajabi
      •     No native support for certificates
      •     Doesn’t handle EU VAT
      •     The starting price is steep
  • Pricing:  Basic $149. $199 Growth  Pro  $399/month
  • https://kajabi.com

• #3 – Teachable

• • • Pros of Teachable
      •     Super easy to use and setup
      •     Powerful learning tools
      •     Ability to create 1:1 coaching
      •     Handles sales taxes, including EU VAT
      •     Automated author/affiliate payouts
      •     Beginner-friendly pricing
    • Cons of Teachable
      •     Limited site-building capability
      •     Basic quizzing tool
      •     Restrictive payment gateway options
      •     Charges a transaction fee
  • Pricing: Free – Basic $59 Pro $159   $249/month
  • https://teachable.com

• #4 – Podia

• • • Pros of Podia
      •     Super easy to use
      •     Attractive design out of the box
      •     Ability to create community/coaching
      •     Handles EU VAT
      •     Inbuilt live chat widget
      •     Offers free migration
    • Cons of Podia
      •     Course builder lacks flexibility
      •     Lacks essential learning tools
      •     Doesn’t offer a mobile app
  • Pricing: (Free – Mover $39 Shaker  $89/month)
  • https://www.podia.com

• #5 – Mighty Networks

• • • Pros of Mighty Networks
      • Easy-to-use course builder
      • Powerful community builder
      • Native livestreaming functionality
      • Free iOS/Android mobile app
    • Cons of Mighty Networks
      •     No quizzing tool
      •     Website builder lacks flexibility
      •     Charges a transaction fee
  • Pricing: Community $39 Business $119  Mighty Pro Price on Request /month
  • https://www.mightynetworks.com/

• #6 – Kartra

• • Pros of Kartra
    •     200+ landing page templates
    •     Full-fledged email marketing tools
    •     Powerful checkout page builder
    •     Has video marketing tools
    •     Inbuilt scheduler and helpdesk system
    •     Affordable pricing
  • Cons of Kartra
    •     Not easy to use
    •     Lacks important learning tools
    •     No sales funnel builder
• Pricing: Starter $119 Silver $229   $549/month

 

—— Second Half of The Show About The Best WordPress Solution——–

• #7 – LearnDash

• • • Price –  1 website license $199 per year
    • https://www.learndash.com/

• #8 –  AccessAlly

• • • Prices – Essentials $99 AccessAlly Pro $129 AccessAlly Community  $149 paid monthly
    • https://accessally.com/

• #9 –  Tutor LMS

• • • Prices – Free  Individual  1 sit license $199 per year
    • https://www.themeum.com/product/tutor-lms/

• #10 – LifterLMS

• • • Prices – Free | Earth Bundle | $199 | Universe Bundle $360 |  Infinity Bundle $1,200
    • https://lifterlms.com/

• #11 – BuddyBoss

• • • Prices 1 website license $228
    • https://www.buddyboss.com/

• #12 – Sensei LMS

• • • Prices –  Free |  Sensei Pro $179  | Sensei Bundle $399 per year
    • https://senseilms.com/
• Final Thoughts

 

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