Thinkific
Create, market, and sell online courses and digital products
Founded
2012
Starting Price
$36
Category
Education & Learning
Last updated February 13, 2026
About Thinkific
Thinkific is a leading online learning commerce platform that enables creators, educators, and businesses to build and sell courses, communities, memberships, and digital downloads. With an intuitive drag-and-drop course builder, powerful customization options, and built-in commerce tools, Thinkific helps creators turn expertise into scalable digital businesses. The platform is known for its flexibility, strong student experience, and robust content delivery.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Zero transaction fees on all paid plans — you keep 100% of revenue
- Flexible content types including courses, communities, memberships, and downloads
- Strong customization with themes, website builder, and app store integrations
- Excellent student experience with progress tracking and certificates
- Unlimited students on every plan — no hidden per-student charges
Key Features
Drag-and-Drop Course Builder
Intuitive builder supporting video, text, quizzes, assignments, live lessons, downloads, and multimedia content
Communities & Memberships
Built-in community spaces and membership tiers for recurring revenue and student engagement
Digital Downloads & Coaching
Sell digital products, coaching sessions, and webinars alongside courses from one platform
Commerce & Checkout
Built-in checkout, order bumps, upsells, coupons, and flexible pricing options with 0% transaction fees
Website Builder
Customizable website and landing pages with drag-and-drop editor and custom themes
Student Management
Track progress, issue certificates, manage enrollments, and segment students with detailed analytics
App Store & Integrations
Extensive app store with integrations for email marketing, CRM, analytics, and automation tools
Pricing
Basic
$36/month
- 1 course + 1 community
- Unlimited students
- Drag-and-drop course builder
- Quizzes & assignments
- Custom domain
Best For
Course Creators
Educators and experts building and selling structured online courses with quizzes and certificates
Community-Based Learning
Creators combining courses with community spaces for ongoing engagement and recurring revenue
Digital Product Businesses
Entrepreneurs selling a mix of courses, downloads, coaching, and memberships from one platform
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