LMS · head to head
iSpring Learn vs Teachable
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; Teachable starter plan charges 7.5% transaction fee, significantly higher than other plans
- They diverge on capability: iSpring Learn covers Course player, Teachable covers Course builder.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which iSpring Learn and Teachable actually diverge.
| Attribute | iSpring Learn | Teachable |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $29/month |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android | Web |
| Founded | 2001 | 2014 |
Identical on both: 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
- PowerPoint import
- SCORM support
- iSpring Suite
Only in Teachable
- Course builder
- Quizzes
- Certificates
- Coaching products
- Payment processing
- Affiliate marketing
- Email marketing
- Zapier
Both cover
- Analytics
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
iSpring Learn
- employee trainingnot Teachable
- corporate learning managementnot Teachable
- staff developmentnot Teachable
Teachable
- Course creationnot iSpring Learn
- Coaching servicesnot iSpring Learn
- Digital productsnot iSpring Learn
- Membership sitesnot 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
Teachable
- Starter plan charges 7.5% transaction fee, significantly higher than other plans
- Student limits lift only at $10k+ annual sales for higher plans
- No free tier, only 7-day trial
- Custom plan requires sales contact with minimum $30k/year revenue
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
Teachable
$29/month- Starter$39/month
- 5 products
- 100 active students
- 7.5% transaction fee
- Builder$89/month
- 10 products
- 1000 active students
- 0% transaction fee
- Growth$189/month
- 50 products
- 5000 active students
- 0% transaction fee
- Custom$undefined/month
- Unlimited products
- Dedicated success manager
- Custom pricing
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.
Questions people ask
- Is iSpring Learn or Teachable better?
- Neither clearly leads. iSpring Learn starts at Free and Teachable at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, iSpring Learn or Teachable?
- iSpring Learn has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for iSpring Learn and $29/month for Teachable.
- Does iSpring Learn or Teachable run on more platforms?
- iSpring Learn runs on Web, IOS, Android. Teachable runs on Web.
- Can I use iSpring Learn for free?
- Yes. iSpring Learn has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Teachable starts at $29/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 Teachable is typically brought in for.
- What can iSpring Learn do that Teachable cannot?
- iSpring Learn covers Course player, Quiz builder, Learning paths, Certifications. Teachable covers Course builder, Quizzes, Certificates, Coaching products. Both handle Analytics, Web support, IOS support, Android 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.
SourceTeachable: Does Teachable have a free plan?
Teachable offers a 7-day free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee, but no permanent free plan. The Starter plan costs $39/month (or $29/month annually).
SourceiSpring 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.
SourceTeachable: What are the transaction fees?
Starter plan charges 7.5% transaction fee. Builder, Growth, and Advanced plans charge 0% transaction fees. Additional payment processing fees of 2.9%-4.99% plus per-transaction charges apply depending on payment method.
SourceiSpring 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.
SourceTeachable: What integrations are available?
Teachable integrates with Zapier, Stripe, PayPal, Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, Google Analytics, Calendly, Zoom, and other tools via the App Hub.
SourceTeachable: How many courses can I create?
Starter plan allows 5 products, Builder allows 10, Growth allows 50, and Advanced allows 100 courses.
SourceTeachable: What is included in certificate features?
Course certificates are available starting on the Growth plan ($139/month annually). Certificates can be customized with branding and are generated automatically when students complete courses.
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