Teachable is the platform for turning your knowledge into a course that sells while you sleep. You build an online course on whatever you know well, set your own price, and Teachable handles the hosting, payment processing, and course delivery. The Starter plan costs $29 per month and takes a 7.5% cut of sales. Move up to higher tiers and that fee drops to zero. Plenty of creators who build solid courses in specific niches earn thousands per month completely passively after the initial setup. The key, as always, is finding a topic that people are actively looking to learn and packaging it well.
How You Make Money
You create and publish online courses, set your price, and earn from every student enrollment.
Payment Method
PayPal, bank transfer (via Stripe)
Minimum Payment
$10 for instant payouts, standard payouts have no minimum
Withdrawal Speed
Standard payouts within 2 business days, instant payout available for a small fee
Skill Level
Standard payouts within 2 business days, instant payout available for a small fee
Pros
1. No cap on what you can earn, you set the price and keep most of it
2. Once a course is published, it earns without ongoing effort
3. Supports coupons, upsells, subscriptions, and membership models
4. Built-in affiliate program so others can promote your course for a commission
5. Handles all payment processing so you don't need any technical setup
Cons
1. Starter plan charges a 7.5% transaction fee which cuts into profits for new creators
2. Monthly subscription fee applies even before you make your first sale
3. You need to drive your own traffic since Teachable has no built-in marketplace
4. Course creation takes real time and effort upfront before any income arrives
Best For
Subject matter experts, coaches, or professionals who want to package their knowledge into scalable passive income
