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Edmodo vs Thinkific

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Edmodo

Learning Management

Social learning network for K-12 education

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Thinkific

Learning Management

Create and sell online courses your way

From
$36/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Edmodo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Edmodo covers Class management, Thinkific covers Course builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Edmodo and Thinkific actually diverge.

Attributes where Edmodo and Thinkific differ
AttributeEdmodoThinkific
Starting priceFree$36/month
Pricing modelfreeUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded20082012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Learning Management).

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 Edmodo

  • Class management
  • Assignments
  • Messaging
  • Library
  • Progress tracking
  • Parent accounts
  • Mobile app
  • Google Classroom

Only in Thinkific

  • Course builder
  • Website builder
  • Certificates
  • Communities
  • Memberships
  • Marketing tools
  • Analytics
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Quizzes
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Edmodo

  • Classroom communicationnot Thinkific
  • Assignment managementnot Thinkific
  • Resource sharingnot Thinkific
  • Parent engagementnot Thinkific

Thinkific

  • Course creationnot Edmodo
  • Membership sitesnot Edmodo
  • Coaching programsnot Edmodo
  • Corporate trainingnot Edmodo

Where each one falls short

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

Edmodo

Nothing recorded yet. See the Edmodo review.

Thinkific

  • No free plan, 14-day trial only
  • Transaction fees on third-party payment processors (5% on Basic tier)
  • PayPal only available on Grow plan ($199/month), not on Basic or Start
  • Limited customization on lower-tier plans
  • Cannot embed courses in external domains or iframes
  • Limited number of spaces per plan
  • Less interactive community features compared to alternatives
  • Features continuously moved to higher-priced tiers
  • Payment processing delays reported (up to 90 days)

Pricing, plan by plan

Edmodo

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Classes
    • Assignments
    • Messaging

Thinkific

$36/month
  • Basic$36/month
    • 1 course
    • Up to 500 students
    • Thinkific Payments (0% fees)
  • Start$74/month
    • Up to 3 courses
    • Up to 2,000 students
    • Third-party payment (3% fees)
  • Grow$149/month
    • Unlimited courses
    • Unlimited students
    • Third-party payment (0% fees)

Which should you pick?

Choose Edmodo if

  • You need class management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want assignments.
Edmodo review

Choose Thinkific if

  • You need course builder.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want website builder.
Thinkific review

Questions people ask

Is Edmodo or Thinkific better?
Neither clearly leads. Edmodo starts at Free and Thinkific at $36/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Edmodo or Thinkific?
Edmodo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Edmodo and $36/month for Thinkific.
Does Edmodo or Thinkific run on more platforms?
Edmodo runs on Web, IOS, Android. Thinkific runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Edmodo for free?
Yes. Edmodo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Thinkific starts at $36/month.
What is Edmodo best used for?
Edmodo is most often used for classroom communication, assignment management, resource sharing, parent engagement. Of those, classroom communication and assignment management are not what Thinkific is typically brought in for.
What can Edmodo do that Thinkific cannot?
Edmodo covers Class management, Assignments, Messaging, Library. Thinkific covers Course builder, Website builder, Certificates, Communities. Both handle Quizzes, Web support, IOS support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Thinkific: Does Thinkific have a free plan?

No. Thinkific does not offer a free plan but provides a 14-day free trial. Paid plans start at $36/month (Basic tier).

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Thinkific: Are there transaction fees on Thinkific?

Thinkific charges no transaction fees when using their built-in Thinkific Payments. Third-party payment processors incur 5% fees (Basic) down to 0% (Plus), plus 3.6% for Stripe with subscriptions.

Source
Thinkific: What payment methods does Thinkific support?

PayPal is locked to Grow plan ($199/month). Basic and Start plans do not support PayPal, limiting payment options for international creators and potentially reducing conversions.

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