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Brainshark vs ClickBank

Brainshark logo

Brainshark

Sales Enablement

Sales Readiness Platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ClickBank logo

ClickBank

Affiliate Marketing

Digital product affiliate marketplace

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ClickBank has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Brainshark user interface feels outdated with limited formatting customization options; ClickBank a one time activation fee of $49.95 is charged when a seller's first product is approved
  • They diverge on capability: Brainshark covers Content authoring, ClickBank covers Digital product marketplace.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Brainshark and ClickBank actually diverge.

Attributes where Brainshark and ClickBank differ
AttributeBrainsharkClickBank
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelUnknowntransaction
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
CategorySales EnablementAffiliate Marketing
Founded19991998

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Brainshark

  • Content authoring
  • Video coaching
  • Training
  • Assessments
  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Slack

Only in ClickBank

  • Digital product marketplace
  • High commission rates
  • Recurring billing
  • Refund management
  • Affiliate tools
  • ClickFunnels
  • WordPress
  • Teachable

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Brainshark

  • Customer Successnot ClickBank
  • Sales Readinessnot ClickBank
  • Content Authoringnot ClickBank

ClickBank

  • Selling digital products through an affiliate marketplacenot Brainshark
  • Recruiting affiliates to promote an info product or supplementnot Brainshark
  • Earning commission as an affiliate on third party digital productsnot Brainshark

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Brainshark

  • User interface feels outdated with limited formatting customization options
  • Branching feature is very limited compared to competitors
  • Course catalog and transcript management in Salesforce are clunky and unintuitive
  • Administrative controls are complex and adjusting settings takes longer than expected

ClickBank

  • A one time activation fee of $49.95 is charged when a seller's first product is approved
  • ClickBank retains 7.5% plus $1 on each sale
  • A $5.00 pay period processing fee is charged on every payment issued
  • Refunds cost the seller $0.50 or $1 depending on product price and return date
  • Dormant accounts are charged $1 per pay period after 90 days without earnings, $5 after 180 days and $50 after 365 days
  • Payment is withheld until the account reaches the payment threshold, which defaults to $100

Pricing, plan by plan

Brainshark

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Brainshark review.

ClickBank

Free
  • AffiliateFree
    • Free to join
    • Up to 75% commissions
    • Weekly payouts

Which should you pick?

Choose Brainshark if

  • You need content authoring.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want video coaching.
Brainshark review

Choose ClickBank if

  • You need digital product marketplace.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want high commission rates.
ClickBank review

Questions people ask

Is Brainshark or ClickBank better?
Neither clearly leads. Brainshark starts at On request and ClickBank at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Brainshark or ClickBank?
ClickBank has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Brainshark and Free for ClickBank.
Does Brainshark or ClickBank run on more platforms?
Brainshark runs on Web, Ios, Android. ClickBank runs on Web.
Can I use ClickBank for free?
Yes. ClickBank has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Brainshark starts at On request.
What is Brainshark best used for?
Brainshark is most often used for customer success, sales readiness, content authoring. Of those, customer success and sales readiness are not what ClickBank is typically brought in for.
What can Brainshark do that ClickBank cannot?
Brainshark covers Content authoring, Video coaching, Training, Assessments. ClickBank covers Digital product marketplace, High commission rates, Recurring billing, Refund management. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Brainshark: What is Brainshark primarily used for?

Brainshark is used for sales enablement, onboarding, and continuous training to prepare customer-facing teams with content, coaching, and certifications for buyer interactions.

Source
Brainshark: Does Brainshark integrate with PowerPoint?

Yes, Brainshark offers PowerPoint integrations along with a mobile app for on-demand training access and content authoring capabilities.

Source
Brainshark: Can Brainshark track employee training completion?

Yes, Brainshark provides training tracking, analytics, and scorecards for monitoring completion and engagement across your sales team.

Source
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