Softwr

Software · head to head

Recraft vs Teachable

Recraft logo

Recraft

Software

AI image and vector generation for design teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Teachable logo

Teachable

Software

Create and sell courses online

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Recraft has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Recraft free plan images are owned by Recraft and made publicly visible; commercial ownership rights only apply while subscribed to a paid plan; Teachable starter plan charges 7.5% transaction fee, significantly higher than other plans

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Recraft and Teachable actually diverge.

Attributes where Recraft and Teachable differ
AttributeRecraftTeachable
Starting priceFree$29/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
FoundedUnknown2014

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Recraft

Nothing recorded that Teachable does not also cover.

Only in Teachable

  • Course builder
  • Quizzes
  • Certificates
  • Coaching products
  • Payment processing
  • Affiliate marketing
  • Email marketing
  • Analytics

What people use each for

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

Recraft

No use cases recorded yet. See the Recraft review.

Teachable

  • Course creationnot Recraft
  • Coaching servicesnot Recraft
  • Digital productsnot Recraft
  • Membership sitesnot Recraft

Where each one falls short

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

Recraft

  • Free plan images are owned by Recraft and made publicly visible; commercial ownership rights only apply while subscribed to a paid plan
  • Subscription credits reset every month and do not carry over, unlike separately purchased top-up credits which never expire
  • Refunds are only considered within 30 days and only if fewer than 30 credits have been used
  • Annual billing is required to get the 20% discount over paying monthly

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

Recraft

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Recraft review.

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$189/month
    • 50 products
    • 5000 active students
    • 0% transaction fee
  • Custom$null/month
    • Unlimited products
    • Dedicated success manager
    • Custom pricing

Which should you pick?

Choose Recraft if

  • You want to start without paying.
Recraft review

Choose Teachable if

  • You need course builder.
  • You also want quizzes.
Teachable review

Questions people ask

Is Recraft or Teachable better?
Neither clearly leads. Recraft 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, Recraft or Teachable?
Recraft has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Recraft and $29/month for Teachable.
Does Recraft or Teachable run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Recraft for free?
Yes. Recraft has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Teachable starts at $29/month.
What can Recraft do that Teachable cannot?
Teachable covers Course builder, Quizzes, Certificates, Coaching products.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Teachable: 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).

Source
Teachable: 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.

Source
Teachable: What integrations are available?

Teachable integrates with Zapier, Stripe, PayPal, Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, Google Analytics, Calendly, Zoom, and other tools via the App Hub.

Source
Teachable: How many courses can I create?

Starter plan allows 5 products, Builder allows 10, Growth allows 50, and Advanced allows 100 courses.

Source
Teachable: 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.

Source
ShareXLinkedInRedditWhatsAppEmail

Related pages

More on Recraft

More on Teachable

Keep looking

Other head to heads