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iSpring Learn vs Podia

iSpring Learn logo

iSpring Learn

LMS

Fast LMS for corporate training

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Podia logo

Podia

LMS

Sell online courses, memberships, and digital downloads

From
$42/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only iSpring Learn has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: iSpring Learn the smallest published plan is 100 users at $8,286 a year, so there is no entry point for a small team; Podia mover tier charges 5% transaction fees on all sales; higher tiers offer fee-free processing
  • They diverge on capability: iSpring Learn covers Course player, Podia covers Course hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which iSpring Learn and Podia actually diverge.

Attributes where iSpring Learn and Podia differ
AttributeiSpring LearnPodia
Starting priceFree$42/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20012014

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (LMS).

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 iSpring Learn

  • Course player
  • Quiz builder
  • Learning paths
  • Certifications
  • Mobile app
  • Analytics
  • PowerPoint import
  • SCORM support

Only in Podia

  • Course hosting
  • Digital downloads
  • Memberships
  • Email marketing
  • Webinars
  • Community
  • Affiliate marketing
  • Custom website

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

iSpring Learn

  • employee trainingnot Podia
  • corporate learning managementnot Podia
  • staff developmentnot Podia

Podia

  • Content creators selling digital courses with email marketing integrationnot iSpring Learn
  • Coaching businesses managing memberships and community spacesnot iSpring Learn
  • Newsletter publishers monetising subscriber base with events and digital productsnot iSpring Learn

Where each one falls short

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

iSpring Learn

  • The smallest published plan is 100 users at $8,286 a year, so there is no entry point for a small team
  • Per user rates fall steeply with volume, from $6.91 a month at 100 users to $3.97 at 500, so smaller buyers pay nearly twice as much per head
  • Billing is per active user, defined as anyone who logged in at least once in a month, so a single login costs a full seat
  • Plans are sold in fixed user bands rather than by actual headcount

Podia

  • Mover tier charges 5% transaction fees on all sales; higher tiers offer fee-free processing
  • Mover plan capped at 50 products maximum; Shaker at 150 products; only Earthquaker offers unlimited
  • Video storage limited by plan: 500 videos (Mover), 1,000 (Shaker), unlimited (Earthquaker)
  • Email subscriber limits tiered: 100 (Mover), 500 (Shaker), 1,000 (Earthquaker); overage model not stated
  • Annual billing required for all plans with 72-hour refund window; partial refunds excluded

Pricing, plan by plan

iSpring Learn

Free
  • Business 100 users$6.91/user/month
    • 100 users at this rate
    • unlimited learning content
    • reports and analytics
  • Business 300 users$4.46/user/month
    • 300 users at this rate
    • unlimited learning content
    • reports and analytics
  • Business 500 users$3.97/user/month
    • 500 users at this rate
    • unlimited learning content
    • reports and analytics
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • custom pricing
    • dedicated support

Podia

$42/month
  • Mover$42/month
    • Up to 100 email subscribers
    • 5% transaction fees
    • 50 products
  • Shaker$84/month
    • Up to 500 email subscribers
    • No Podia fees
    • 150 products
  • Earthquaker$150/month
    • Up to 1,000 email subscribers
    • No Podia fees
    • Unlimited products

Which should you pick?

Choose iSpring Learn if

  • You need course player.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want quiz builder.
iSpring Learn review

Choose Podia if

  • You need course hosting.
  • You also want digital downloads.
Podia review

Questions people ask

Is iSpring Learn or Podia better?
Neither clearly leads. iSpring Learn starts at Free and Podia at $42/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, iSpring Learn or Podia?
iSpring Learn has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for iSpring Learn and $42/month for Podia.
Does iSpring Learn or Podia run on more platforms?
iSpring Learn runs on Web, IOS, Android. Podia runs on Web.
Can I use iSpring Learn for free?
Yes. iSpring Learn has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Podia starts at $42/month.
What is iSpring Learn best used for?
iSpring Learn is most often used for employee training, corporate learning management, staff development. Of those, employee training and corporate learning management are not what Podia is typically brought in for.
What can iSpring Learn do that Podia cannot?
iSpring Learn covers Course player, Quiz builder, Learning paths, Certifications. Podia covers Course hosting, Digital downloads, Memberships, Email marketing. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

iSpring Learn: Does iSpring Learn offer a free trial?

Yes, iSpring Learn provides a free 30-day trial with no credit card required.

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Podia: How much does Podia cost?

Podia offers three plans: Mover at $42/month, Shaker at $84/month, and Earthquaker at $150/month. All plans include a 30-day free trial and can be billed monthly or annually with cost savings on annual billing.

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iSpring Learn: Are there hidden costs in iSpring Learn pricing?

No, iSpring Learn emphasizes transparent pricing with no hidden costs and offers a money-back guarantee.

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Podia: Does Podia charge transaction fees?

Yes, the Mover plan charges 5% Podia transaction fees. Higher tiers (Shaker and Earthquaker) include no Podia fees. However, all plans are subject to payment processor fees of 2.9% + 30 cents per transaction.

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iSpring Learn: How does iSpring Learn pricing scale with user count?

iSpring Learn uses per-user monthly pricing that decreases as you add more users: 100 users at $6.91/user, 300 users at $4.46/user, or 500 users at $3.97/user per month.

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Podia: Is there a free trial for Podia?

Yes, Podia offers a 30-day free trial. No credit card is required to start the trial, allowing you to explore all features before deciding on a plan.

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