Short answer
The cheapest option depends on how many students you enroll. On learnfrom.co you pay nothing until a student enrolls, then $4.99 per student (dropping to $1.99), so 50 students cost $249.50 in total. A $29/month subscription costs $348 per year whether you have 5 students or 500. Against that plan, pay per student is cheaper if you enroll about 69 or fewer new students per year.
What learnfrom costs at different student counts
learnfrom's fee is charged once per enrolled student. Pricing is progressive: the first 250 students cost $4.99 each, students 251 to 1,000 cost $3.49 each, and every student after 1,000 costs $1.99. Students get lifetime access.
| Students enrolled | Total platform cost | Average cost per student |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $49.90 | $4.99 |
| 50 | $249.50 | $4.99 |
| 100 | $499 | $4.99 |
| 250 | $1,247.50 | $4.99 |
| 500 | $2,120 | $4.24 |
| 1,000 | $3,865 | $3.87 |
| 5,000 | $11,825 | $2.37 |
What subscription platforms cost per year
These are the starting plans from each platform's published pricing, multiplied by 12. Entry plans often have limits (courses, students or contacts) that push you onto a higher plan. Prices are in the currency each platform lists, and some platforms add fees on top.
| Platform | Starting price | Per year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skool | $9/mo | $108 | 10% transaction fee |
| LearnWorlds | €24/mo | €288 | Plus €5 per enrollment |
| Teachable | $29/mo | $348 | 7.5% transaction fee and 100-student limit on Starter |
| Stan Store | $29/mo | $348 | Link-in-bio store |
| SchoolMaker | $29/mo | $348 | 1 course, 100 members |
| Podia | $33/mo | $396 | Transaction fees on lower plans |
| Thinkific | €36/mo | €432 | — |
| Uteach | €39/mo | €468 | — |
| Zenler | $47/mo | $564 | 5 courses, 500 students on Starter |
| Teachery | $49/mo | $588 | — |
| Klasio | $49/mo | $588 | Free tier limited to 50 students |
| Mighty Networks | $79/mo | $948 | 2% transaction fee |
| Teach.io | $97/mo | $1,164 | Flat monthly fee |
| Kartra | $119/mo | $1,428 | 2,500 contacts |
| Kajabi | $143/mo | $1,716 | 2,500 contacts; 0.5–2% on third-party payments |
Where the break-even point is
A $29/month plan costs $348 per year. At $4.99 per student, learnfrom stays below that until about 69 new students in a year. Beyond that a cheap subscription costs less in that year. A plan's price repeats every year, though, while learnfrom only charges for new enrollments, and the per-student rate drops as you grow. Plans priced above $29 per month, such as $49, $79 or $143, break even much later.
Costs people forget to count
- Transaction fees: some platforms take 2% to 10% of each sale on top of the subscription. See how to sell courses without platform fees.
- Plan limits: student, course or contact caps can force an upgrade as you grow.
- Payment processing: Stripe and PayPal charge their own fees on every platform.
- Video hosting: check whether it's included or billed separately.
To model your own numbers, use the course profit simulator or the course pricing calculator. Full tier details are on the pricing page.
Figures reflect the pricing we found on each platform's website as of October 2026. Plans change, so confirm current pricing before you decide.