Short answer
Several course platforms have no monthly fee. learnfrom.co charges $4.99 per enrolled student, dropping to $3.49 after 250 students and $1.99 after 1,000, with no transaction fee. Payhip's free plan takes 5% of each sale, and Ruzuku and Klasio have free tiers with student caps. Most other platforms charge a monthly subscription.
Which course platforms have no monthly fee
Three models avoid a monthly bill. Pay-per-student platforms, such as learnfrom.co, charge when a student enrolls. Percentage-fee platforms, such as Payhip's free plan, take a share of every sale. Free-tier platforms, such as Ruzuku and Klasio, stay free only up to a student or course cap. For the full platform comparison, read best online course platforms with no monthly fee.
What no monthly fee costs as enrollments grow
| Students enrolled | learnfrom.co total | Average per student |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | $124.75 | $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 |
| 2,000 | $5,855 | $2.93 |
A $29/month plan costs $348 a year whatever your enrollments. learnfrom.co costs less than that until about 69 students enroll. Because the per-student rate drops after 250 and 1,000 students, the gap widens as you grow.
The catches to check
- Percentage fees rise with your price: 5% of a $300 course is $15 per sale, against $4.99 per student on learnfrom.co.
- Free tiers have caps: check the student and course limits before you rely on a free plan, because you may have to upgrade once you pass them.
- Processing fees still apply: Stripe or PayPal charge their own fees on every platform, including the ones on this list.
When a monthly plan can make sense
If you expect more than about 69 new students a year, a $29 per month plan can cost less, but only if it has no transaction fee and fits your course and student limits. Test your own numbers with the course pricing calculator.
Figures reflect the pricing we found on each platform's website as of October 2026. Plans change, so confirm current pricing before you decide.