Shopify
Store Builders★★★★★
4.7
The default DTC platform
$39–$399/mo
← Store Builders
Podia
★★★★4.3/5Courses, memberships & digital downloads
- Pricing
- $33–$89/mo
- Commission
- N/A
- Cookie window
- n/a
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30
Our take
Podia bundles courses, memberships and downloads with email, so creators run an entire knowledge business from one place. Strong fit for education-led brands.
Pros
- Courses + memberships
- No transaction fees on higher tiers
- Email built in
- Simple editor
Cons
- Not for physical goods
- Fewer storefront themes
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