Does Whop charge a monthly fee?

No, Whop does not charge a monthly fee. Sellers only pay payment processing fees and payout fees when they sell. For current fee details, check their pricing page for current numbers.

Does Teachable offer a free plan?

No, Teachable does not have a free plan. It provides a short trial to test its features. Its entry plan also charges a transaction fee. Check their pricing page for current numbers.

Can you host community chats on Whop?

Yes. Whop allows you to add chat, events, and course apps into one space. Teachable focuses on lessons and videos, while Whop makes it simple to run an active community alongside your material.

What payment methods does Whop accept?

Whop accepts credit cards, Apple Pay, PayPal, Cash App, bank transfers, crypto, and buy-now-pay-later options like Klarna. Available methods depend on the buyer's location.

Should you sell your course on Whop or Teachable?

Updated 27 September 2026

The short answer

Whop is best if you want an active community around your course. It has no monthly fee, and you can add chat, files, and events. Teachable is best if you want a classic course setup with lessons and a short trial. For exact fees on both, check their pricing page for current numbers.

Platform fees and pricing

Whop does not charge a monthly fee to use the platform. Instead, sellers pay payment processing fees on each sale and payout fees based on how they withdraw money. For these rates, check their pricing page for current numbers.

Teachable uses paid plans and does not have a free plan. It offers a short trial to test the tool. Its entry plan includes a transaction fee on sales, but higher paid plans remove this fee. To see what each plan costs, check their pricing page for current numbers.

Course tools and community features

Teachable focuses mainly on structured learning. You can build course modules, upload video lessons, and guide students through a clear curriculum. It is built for creators who want a dedicated school website for their classes.

Whop lets you mix courses with community tools. You build your space using apps like Course, Chat, Events, and Files. If you want to sell standalone course guides or cheat sheets, you can use the MKKT app on Whop. MKKT lets buyers get your file through a direct link without needing a Whop account.

Payments and checkout options

Whop supports many ways for students to pay. Buyers can use credit cards, Apple Pay, PayPal, Cash App, bank transfers, and crypto like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Whop also offers buy-now-pay-later options if you meet their sales and store rules. Check their pricing page for current numbers on payout and processing fees.

Whop also gives you built-in affiliate tools where you set the commission for people who promote your course. You can embed the Whop checkout directly on your website or share a simple checkout link. Teachable also lets you take payments, but Whop gives buyers more payment choices right at checkout.

Which platform should you pick?

Pick Teachable if you want a classic online school. It works well if you want a traditional course layout and do not mind paying a monthly subscription after your trial ends.

Pick Whop if you want to sell courses alongside chats and live events with no monthly subscription fee. It gives you flexible apps, built-in affiliate tools, and many ways for buyers to pay.