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Podia pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $39 to $89 per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Last verified: January 2026 | Sources: 3 pricing pages and reviews
+40-60% above list price

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

5% transaction fee on Mover plan: On a $100 course sale, $5 goes to Podia plus Stripe's 2.9% + $0.30 - totaling nearly 8% in combined fees per transaction

2

Email marketing costs scale with list size: Free for first 100 subscribers, then starts at $7/month and scales up to $833/month for 300,000 subscribers - can exceed the platform fee itself

3

Team member add-ons: Each additional team member costs $20/month on any plan, adding up quickly for small teams

4

No PayPal on Mover plan: The $39/month Mover plan does not support PayPal, which can reduce conversions by 10-30% for international audiences who prefer PayPal

5

Payment processing fees on all plans: Stripe charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction on both plans; PayPal charges similar fees on the Shaker plan

6

No affiliate marketing on Mover: Affiliate marketing, a key growth channel for course creators, requires the $75-$89/month Shaker plan

7

No free plan available: Podia retired its free plan in late 2024; the 30-day free trial is the only way to test before paying

8

Limited customization: Podia's website builder is simpler than competitors like Kajabi or Thinkific, potentially requiring external tools for advanced landing pages

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $64 × 12) $19,200/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$3,840/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $53,800–$90,720
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Podia?

Beyond the license fee, budget for implementation ($5K-$100K+), training ($500-$2K per user), premium support (15-20% of license), and admin costs. Most companies see 40-60% higher total cost than the listed price.

02 Does Podia charge for implementation?

Podia doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.

03 How much does Podia support cost?

Basic support is included, but premium support (faster response times, 24/7 availability) typically adds 15-20% to your annual contract. This can be thousands of dollars per year for larger deployments.

04 Are there storage costs with Podia?

Most Podia plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Podia?

Many features marketed as part of Podia are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.

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