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TalentLMS vs Teachable

TalentLMS logo

TalentLMS

LMS

Cloud LMS built for training success

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Teachable logo

Teachable

LMS

Create and sell courses online

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only TalentLMS has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: TalentLMS the free plan is capped at 5 users and 10 courses; Teachable starter plan charges 7.5% transaction fee, significantly higher than other plans
  • They diverge on capability: TalentLMS covers Course creation, Teachable covers Course builder.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which TalentLMS and Teachable actually diverge.

Attributes where TalentLMS and Teachable differ
AttributeTalentLMSTeachable
Starting priceFree$29/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20122014

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 TalentLMS

  • Course creation
  • Gamification
  • Mobile learning
  • Certifications
  • Reporting
  • Video conferencing
  • E-commerce
  • SCORM support

Only in Teachable

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

Both cover

  • Zapier
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

TalentLMS

  • Delivering employee onboarding and compliance trainingnot Teachable
  • Running separate branded training portals for customers or partnersnot Teachable
  • Authoring courses and tracking completion across teamsnot Teachable

Teachable

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

Where each one falls short

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

TalentLMS

  • The free plan is capped at 5 users and 10 courses
  • Custom domain and single sign on are excluded from the free plan and start at the Core tier
  • Core at $119 per month allows only 1 branch portal; Grow allows 3 and Pro allows 15
  • Learning paths are capped at 5 on Grow and are unlimited only from Pro upward
  • AI credits on Core are a one time allocation of 5,000 rather than a monthly refill
  • Enterprise pricing is custom with no published rate and targets 1,000+ users
  • The advertised annual rates require paying for a year up front

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

TalentLMS

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 5 users
    • Unlimited email support
    • Up to 10 courses
  • Core$119/month
    • 1-40 users
    • 1 branch
    • Unlimited courses
  • Grow$229/month
    • 1-70 users
    • 3 branches
    • Starter onboarding
  • Pro$449/month
    • 1-100 users
    • 15 branches
    • Premium AI credits

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 TalentLMS if

  • You need course creation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want gamification.
TalentLMS review

Choose Teachable if

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

Questions people ask

Is TalentLMS or Teachable better?
Neither clearly leads. TalentLMS 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, TalentLMS or Teachable?
TalentLMS has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for TalentLMS and $29/month for Teachable.
Does TalentLMS or Teachable run on more platforms?
TalentLMS runs on Web, IOS, Android. Teachable runs on Web.
Can I use TalentLMS for free?
Yes. TalentLMS has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Teachable starts at $29/month.
What is TalentLMS best used for?
TalentLMS is most often used for delivering employee onboarding and compliance training, running separate branded training portals for customers or partners, authoring courses and tracking completion across teams. Of those, delivering employee onboarding and compliance training and running separate branded training portals for customers or partners are not what Teachable is typically brought in for.
What can TalentLMS do that Teachable cannot?
TalentLMS covers Course creation, Gamification, Mobile learning, Certifications. Teachable covers Course builder, Quizzes, Certificates, Coaching products. Both handle Zapier, Web support, IOS support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

TalentLMS: What is the minimum starting price for TalentLMS?

The Core plan starts at $119 per month for 1-40 users. A free plan is available for up to 5 users with basic features.

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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).

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TalentLMS: Is there a free version of TalentLMS?

Yes, TalentLMS offers a free plan supporting up to 5 users, up to 10 courses, unlimited email support, and access to test AI features.

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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.

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TalentLMS: Do paid plans include API access?

API access is included in all paid plans starting from the Core tier ($119/month).

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Teachable: What integrations are available?

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

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Teachable: How many courses can I create?

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

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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.

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