Thinkific Pricing
Thinkific costs from $49/mo up to $199/mo — about $588/year at the entry tier. There are 4 plans, including a free tier. That is above the $48/mo average for online course platforms we track.
Thinkific plans & prices
Every Thinkific plan, what it includes, and who each one suits.
What Thinkific costs over time
List price per plan, projected across a year. Annual prepayment is often discounted, so treat these as the ceiling rather than the final bill.
| Plan | Per month | 3 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $49 | $147 | $588 |
| StartPopular | $99 | $297 | $1,188 |
| Grow | $199 | $597 | $2,388 |
What each plan includes
Each tier builds on the one before it, so higher plans also include everything below them.
| Feature | Free Free | Basic $49 | Start $99 | Grow $199 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 course | ||||
| Core features | ||||
| Unlimited courses | ||||
| Custom domain | ||||
| Memberships | ||||
| Assignments | ||||
| Bulk enrollment | ||||
| Advanced reporting |
Which Thinkific plan should you choose?
Trying it out → Free
Free forever. Best for testing Thinkific before you commit budget.
On a budget → Basic ($49/mo)
The cheapest paid way in — $588 a year.
Most teams → Start ($99/mo)
The plan Thinkific positions as its best-value tier for Course creators & educators.
Scaling up → Grow ($199/mo)
The full feature set — worth it once you need everything below the top row.
Is Thinkific good value?
Across the 4 other online course platforms we track, entry pricing averages $48/mo (from $29 to $89). Thinkific starts at $49/mo — above average.
| Cheaper alternative | Starts at | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LearnWorldsInteractive courses for serious educators | $29/mo | 4.6/5 |
| PodiaSell courses, downloads & memberships | $33/mo | 4.5/5 |
| TeachableCreate and sell online courses easily | $39/mo | 4.4/5 |
Hidden costs to budget for
- • Per-seat plans multiply with team size — check whether the price above is per user.
- • Headline prices usually assume annual billing; paying monthly costs more.
- • Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are common paid add-ons.
- • Watch for renewal pricing: introductory rates often rise at the second term.
Ready to try Thinkific?
Check current pricing and any live offers on their site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Thinkific cost?+
Thinkific starts at $49 per month, running up to $199 per month on its top tier. There are 4 plans in total, including a free tier.
Does Thinkific have a free plan?+
Yes. Thinkific offers a free "Free" plan that includes 1 course, Core features. Paid plans start at $49/mo.
How much is Thinkific per year?+
At the Basic price of $49/mo, Thinkific costs about $588 per year. Many vendors discount annual billing, so the real figure is often lower if you prepay.
Is Thinkific expensive compared with other online course platforms?+
The 4 other online course platforms we track average $48/mo to start. Thinkific's cheapest paid plan is $49/mo, which is above that average.
Are there hidden costs with Thinkific?+
Headline prices often assume annual prepayment, and per-seat plans multiply with team size. Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are commonly paid add-ons — check these before you commit.