--- title: "Podia Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra" description: "Is Podia the right Course Authoring solution for you? Explore 120 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice." source_url: "https://bx-capterra-3a1tvzqg5-g2dm.vercel.app/p/160788/Podia/reviews/" page_type: "reviews" language: "en" --- Podia 4.6 (120) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/160788/Podia/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated July 21st, 2026 # Reviews of Podia Ease of use 4.5 Customer Service 4.6 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews RS Rachel S Business CoachE-Learning, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Podia is a great starter software to build and host courses on and create a community amongst your customers.“ March 17, 2025 MZ Mickey Z CEOPublishing, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “They make changes to basic logic in the system without any alerting to the customers, no explanation of what is about to happen, simply change one day and we should work around it, while it's still with bugs and issues.“ July 28, 2025 MB Maureen B Founder and WriterProfessional Training & Coaching, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The best part is the time and money saved by having an all-in-one platform, everything in one place, ALL the features to create and run an online business. BUT, if you feel the need to replicate and complicate, you can use thousands of apps and services that interface with Podia.“ December 19, 2023 RC Rev C Vice PresidentLeisure, Travel & Tourism, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I have found it very confusing to see what customers see.“ December 14, 2023 MG Matthew G Transformational TrainerAlternative Medicine, Self-employedUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “Incredibly robust suite of tools all in one place.“ August 22, 2025 MD Melanie D CEOHealth, Wellness and Fitness, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “This was annoying for me as I wanted to embed Instagram feed and Facebook feed and Google maps, for example.“ March 4, 2022 Sonja E Coach, Consultant, EducatorProfessional Training & Coaching, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It's so easy to use, their tutorials are SO good, their customer service is amazing, their website/email marketing/blogging features are incredible, and my website has never looked better.“ March 10, 2026 IG Ian G Founder/CEOE-Learning, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “No dynamic course creation (as in, you can't create "pieces" and move them around)“ June 16, 2022 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 120 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Jean G. Creator, Author E-Learning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Number one ALL IN ONE website builder for Creative Business Owners. " September 23, 2023 5.0 I have tried out so many website builders over the years and did not have the same ease of setup or all in one setup like Podia has. I have everything I need to run a successful digital business with Podia! Pros The easy setup and all in one services allowed me to set up my business in a week and make several sales in my first month of launching. I'm really pleased with how I could set up my entire business including email marketing and an affiliate program! Cons I honestly have no complaints right now. I wish Merch could be listed but I'm very satisfied with the design capability and features. Alternatives considered [Kajabi](https://www.capterra.com/p/154682/Kajabi/) Reason for choosing Podia I loved the Podia blog article about KAJABI V.S. PODIA. I knew I wanted to use podia, not because of price difference but my user experience when I signed up for both. I love the navigation, ease of use, and tools Podia has for creating a website + full business. I get so many compliments and I'm shocked I was "in business" within a week of signing up. Switched from [Kit](https://www.capterra.com/p/175000/ConvertKit/)[EtsyMarketingTool](https://www.capterra.com/p/156476/BestAutoRenew/)[ThriveCart](https://www.capterra.com/p/234835/ThriveCart/)[Weebly](https://www.capterra.com/p/246168/Weebly/)[Shopify](https://www.capterra.com/p/83891/Shopify/) I was tired of using multiple services and lots of monthly expenses. I used Podia in the past for a project and made a few clients Podia websites. But in 2023 it's the BEST I've found for all in one service for your creative business. Review Source MG Matthew G. Transformational Trainer Alternative Medicine Used the software for: I used a free trial ### " Pleasantly Surprised and Relieved. " August 22, 2025 5.0 I'm delighted to find Podia after wrestling with wix and wordpress for years. I have lost so much time and money between those platforms. Podia gives me the freedom to focus on creating quality content in my unique voice. Not having to deal with all the backend stuff. For the price, I am happy to pay their subscription fee all in one place. Not payments to multiple third party services that make one site, like wordpress and plugins. Pros Incredibly robust suite of tools all in one place. Total value for the money in contrast to building a wordpress site with membership, courses, custom forms, audio / video streaming. All without the hassle of needing to be a web designer or css wizard. Support is a breeze to get on chat and they're super proactive! Cons I don't have any yet. I contacted support because I ran into a snap trying to import my wix blog unsuccessfully. But it is due to wix not allowing one to adjust the feed settings. I also inquired about being able to integrate Gelato or redbubble print on demand products which currently is not available. However, all my suggestions and inquiries were added to future feature requests. This is definitely a pro even though the options aren't currently available. Alternatives considered [Kajabi](https://www.capterra.com/p/154682/Kajabi/)[upcoach](https://www.capterra.com/p/241603/upcoach/) Reason for choosing Podia It appeared to make my workflow more efficient. Switched from [Wix](https://www.capterra.com/p/169007/Wix/)[WordPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/) I switched from Wordpress and Wix. I'm merging two websites into podia. See full review for details. This is kind of a redundant question. Review Source MZ Mickey Z. CEO Publishing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Run away as soon as possible" July 28, 2025 1.0 HORRIBLE, keep away if you care about your data, nerves and financials. Many things don't work in the system and the customer support is always "I'm sorry, i know it's frustrating, we will pass to our developers, but can't say when and how the issues will be resolved". No Value for money at all. Bad and long learning curve to working with their financials, all emails are marked as spam and generally the system sucks. They make changes to basic logic in the system without any alerting to the customers, no explanation of what is about to happen, simply change one day and we should work around it, while it's still with bugs and issues. The subscription is not actually as per the plan, they give you additional seats, but only the owner for example is able to answer messages form the students, so they charge you, but not really supplying the goods. Pros Only the pricing, witch is cheaper then other solutions, but completely not worth the delta. Nothing ever works, always something broken, horrible customer support. Cons The app is so buggy and so not working well, it's amazing i was able to live with it for more then a year until i got the courage to leave to another supplier. Alternatives considered [LearnWorlds](https://www.capterra.com/p/143513/LearnWorlds/) Reason for choosing Podia cheaper then the rest of the avaliable products. Review Source MA Maddi A. Founder, Certified Dog Trainer Consumer Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Helpful Business Multitool" July 23, 2025 4.0 I started my business in October of 2024 & started using Podia right away. It has been affordable as it combines so many tools into one. I love, love, love the website I have created on the platform, and it was super easy to do. Their support is very helpful when I have questions. The courses are a little confusing to some of my clients, with the lessons vs. discussion areas. Overall it has helped me grow my business a great deal in the last 9 months. Pros I love all of the different functions that can replace multiple other tools. I have my website, email marketing, community memberships, and client portals all on Podia. Their support team is also very helpful & responsive. Cons I wish the websites were a little more customizable (although I really love what I've built), and I have to create a new "course" for each client to use as a portal, which is cumbersome Alternatives considered [Circle](https://www.capterra.com/p/10002260/Circle/) Reason for choosing Podia Podia is a much better value for the cost, & with the other tools it includes, it was a no brainer. Review Source MD Mark D. CEO, Coach Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Podia, a decent creator starter platform" February 28, 2025 4.0 Pretty good overall. Simple to set up and use. I needed more though, so, I had to upgrade. Pros Ease of use. Number of features for the price. 30 day trial. Quick set up and use. Blog, products, etc. Cons Limited features, only one domain or name, set up for single users, instead of multiple users. Alternatives considered [SamCart](https://www.capterra.com/p/204117/SamCart/) Reason for choosing Podia Ease of set up, no pressure upsells, cheaper. Switched from [SamCart](https://www.capterra.com/p/204117/SamCart/) I was testing it out as a product. Less pressure to upsell additional features. Review Source Tanya G. Course Producer Writer Writing and Editing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Want your sales pages, courses, and emails all in the same place?" February 5, 2020 5.0 I was already paying Convert Kit the same amount as Podia with no course options. Sure Podia's email is a little basic but the Podia Team has given me some great workarounds. For the price, you get so much more here than with the basic email platforms. Pros Just Do it! Should be Podia's slogan! These guys get you started on making life happen. Do you dream about making a course? This is the place to do it. The videos and chat help will help you make the course happen. And don't worry! You can go in and change things as you go along. So Just get started already. Cons With support, they do everything but come to your house and design the program for you. But that is truly what I wish they did. They have all kinds of great examples and challenges to get you started. I just wish they would send a maid and a nanny so I could clear my calendar to get on with it already. Alternatives considered [Thinkific](https://www.capterra.com/p/132888/Thinkific/) Reason for choosing Podia More support. Better videos. On-demand chat service. Matt was really helpful in the one-one zoom call. Review Source Frankie Ƀ. Founder E-Learning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "The best tool on the market" March 3, 2020 5.0 It has been a dream product to use Pros By far the sleekest design UX experience I have had with any e-learning platform, and I have used others in the past. The team were able to migrate me from Failjabi in less that 24 hours and the support is so personal and caring. It's also great value for money and I could not ask for better updated as the arrive month by month, I have just committed to another 12 months with Podia by paying upfront and I would never have dreamed of doing this with any other service Thank you Podia for such a great product I look forward to what 2020 brings, please accept crytpo payments in the future ;) Cons No crypto checkout, I know this might be difficult to implement but would be a great feature. Switched from [Kajabi](https://www.capterra.com/p/154682/Kajabi/) I won't waste my energy on explaining why I moved, I'm just so happy I did. Review Source Patrício A. Service Designer Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "My quickest launch experience ever for digital products " May 18, 2021 5.0 Very smooth Pros It's simple to build a course. Podia has a lot of resources to help you build, sell and market your product. It is simplicity in all actions, and it is quickly accessible to people who are not very tech. Cons No custom embed codes can be added... but let's face it... I can do without it for the first stages of sales. The trial offer could be more time... more than two weeks... We have to be prepared to build quickly to understand all the possibilities… Alternatives considered [Teachable](https://www.capterra.com/p/147019/Teachable/)[Thinkific](https://www.capterra.com/p/132888/Thinkific/) Reason for choosing Podia Sell, Analytics, Marketing everything under one roof... :D Review Source AJ Amy J. Owner and Designer Design Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "I love hosting my digital store and courses on Podia!" May 25, 2025 5.0 Overall, I've been really happy with using Podia. I don't have a ton of digital products right now, but I love the way my course is set up. It's easy for my clients and audience to access and easy for to edit as my needs change. Pros I love hosting courses and digital products on Podia. It's user-friendly interface makes it easy to set up and edit as my business needs change. Cons It's a little on the expensive side, but they do have a 30 day free trial for you to get a feel for the services and options. Review Source KM Katrina M. Recruiter Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Podia is a go to for start up's " April 15, 2025 5.0 Overall I did not have technology issues while using podia. It is a easy for beginners and startup companies to use. Pros Podia was very easy and simple to use. It didn't complicate my job. It was very easy with keeping up with information and candidates. Cons I did not like the fact that others in the organization could see all of the work that I was conducting. Review Source GD Gigi D. Owner Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "I LOVE Podia!" July 23, 2020 5.0 My experience has always been amazing! Pros I can say so many good things about Podia. It has helped me build my business with so much ease. I love how simple it is to build a course. This business is ever-growing with new updates coming out almost weekly it feels like! I am always so excited to see what's new! The customer service is absolutely amazing! I love this company! Cons There really isn't anything I don't like about Podia! Alternatives considered [Teachable](https://www.capterra.com/p/147019/Teachable/)[Thinkific](https://www.capterra.com/p/132888/Thinkific/) Reason for choosing Podia Podia was the one that fit my needs most, had the best layout, and was the most affordable option overall that included everything I needed. Review Source PG Peter G. creator E-Learning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great ecourse platform" July 19, 2019 5.0 The people at Podia are extremely helpful even for a detailed person such as myself, they respond to questions quickly and provide video on how to tutorials. Pros I chose the Podia platform for its ease of use and value. Creating a wealth-building program, I could not see spending double or triple the amount of Podia on another platform when I teach others how to build their wealth by being frugal. Cons I'm not good at creating websites or doing the backend programming, so I would like to see Podia have the option of hosting my URL and blog or partner with a company that provides those services. As it stands now I do not have a blog because I do not have the time to learn how to add the blog feature to the company that hosts my site. Alternatives considered [Kajabi](https://www.capterra.com/p/154682/Kajabi/) Reason for choosing Podia Podia seemed easier to learn and as a frugal entrepreneur starting a side hustle, value is important to me, additionally, they answered all my questions prior to signing up. Review Source KR Katherine R. Ceo E-Learning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "E-learning Platform to Connect" April 8, 2025 5.0 Pros Podia is a great e-learning Platform to connect Cons There are certain things that do not connect to each other Review Source MK Maia K. Author, Creative Director Alternative Medicine Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I'm so happy I found Podia!" April 4, 2022 5.0 With Podia I have been able to take back control of my books so that I can make the most revenue with them instead of receiving tiny royalties. I feel newly inspired to write more books and have written one and will publish two more and an online course this month. Next, I plan to have my first online summit! Podia makes it possible with clever software and tons of helpful resources to quickly master new creations. And, the Podia team is a great resource and a delight to work with. I enjoy being at my Podia site every day fulfilling my creative desires and offering my gifts to the world. It is so much fun! Pros I love the ease of creating courses, ebooks, online events, memberships, and my website with Podia software. I'm creating more fun products and courses on a daily basis! Podia makes it so easy to get started, create products, and make them available. Sometimes I can make products within minutes and have them available instantly with the simple straightforward platform. I like the way Podia looks and feels. Also, Podia's customer service is exceptional. Cons I honestly don't have anything negative to say about Podia. Reason for choosing Podia I kept coming back to Podia. Podia was the best fit for me. Review Source Yann I. Consultant Online Media Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A solid platform for packaging and selling your knowledge into courses, memberships & more" May 5, 2021 5.0 I have had a good overall experience with Podia as I have used it primarily to sell video courses and access to the content of paid, pre-recorded, virtual summits. Pros There are a few features I really like about Podia. Firstly, there's the overall platform design (dashboard, course pages, etc.) and user interface. At first, it may take you a moment to familiarize yourself with the different things Podia does but each section is quite straightforward, making the onboarding process a smooth one. Additionally, I like the fact that Podia gives its users unlimited hosting of video content through one of the premium video platforms: Wistia. This means that you can upload all kinds of videos, as well as PDF and other types of learning materials, without having to worry about potentially "running out of storage". Some course platforms limit themselves to enabling users to create and sell courses, while Podia can be leveraged to offer other things such as memberships, challenges, and digital workshops, just to mention a few. Cons While I like the overall Podia concept and design, I feel that the landing and sales page customization power is quite limited. That's something I wouldn't mind seeing it change in the future. Alternatives considered [Teachable](https://www.capterra.com/p/147019/Teachable/) Review Source Nicole K. CEO Translation and Localization Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "FINALLY a platform that gets it right!" March 13, 2019 5.0 The setup was super easy, the team helped me tremendously by taking over feeding my email list into the system and they were super quick with all their replies to my questions. I watched one of their weekly ask-all live webinars before signing up and really EVERY question was answered. In addition to their fab features and superstar support, that's what got me hooked. After setting up the dashboard, building the storefront for our freebies and the subscriber signup was childsplay. Everything looks super pretty, in our brand colors, and, NO KIDDING; our email list that we had built over 14 months with MailChimp DOUBLED in just 10 weeks. On Podia, we host 2 separate freebies, the complete recordings of our weekly webcasts, and an online course. Everything interacts perfectly. 100% recommended! Pros So simple to set up. So accommodating of their clients' needs: Think subscribers that are segmented from the get-go, newsletters and email drip campaigns that are as easy to write, beautify and send as an email, a pretty and sleek storefront, fully implemented with your website. Also think ZERO cut from your earnings, NO restriction on your content. You pay the monthly fee and that's it! One more thing: Podia takes care of invoicing, VAT - depending on where you are and where your buyers are ... a constant hassle to get that right and Podia just takes that load of your shoulders! Cons The only thing that bugged me was that I couldn't personalize the emails, like address them to a person by name - - and Podia has that on their agenda. When you find a platform where that's the ONLY thing that bugs you? Feels like I finally found my online home. Review Source MC Maude C. Naturopath Alternative Medicine Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I am the biggest fan" December 15, 2023 5.0 Pros I love Podia! I am grateful to have found this platform. It's user-friendly, allows me to consolidate multiple services in one place (and for one payment), Podia's team is incredible, and customer service is always exceptional. Cons After more than two years of use, absolutely nothing has been lacking for me on the platform. I consider it perfect in every way. Reason for choosing Podia The fact that all functions are available on a single platform and for a single (quite reasonable) payment! Review Source LW Luke W. Head of Marketing Sports Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great tool for Digital courses" August 11, 2023 5.0 It's been great. It's helped us drive a ton of revenue with our digital courses. Been a great tool and easy to use. Pros Easy to use, good enough UI and enough features for the price to be really really valuable for our business. Cons Some limitations with certain features. An integration with Hubspot would be super helpful as well. Review Source SP Stella P. life coach Mental Health Care Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "New User of Podia" February 7, 2022 5.0 As above. Adding that the YouTube videos from Podia are very helpful, and realistic. The emails I receive are also reasonable, I am not bombarded with irrelevant emails as with other platforms. Pros The simplicity of use, especially since i am over 60 and find other website platforms like Wordpress too complex. I can manage everything on my own and dont have to hire a VA or OBM. IT has everything I need o sell my course and digital products with ease. THE customer service is outstanding, beyond outstanding. Not only is the response within 24 hours, but often accompanied by a detailed LOOM video addressing my question with solutions that I can execute myself. Always cheerful-AWESOME help from \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\]. She has been instrumental in helping me launch my site successfully, and I am so proud of the website. Cons Nothing to mention. Every new software has a learning curve. Whenever I was confused, the customer service pitched in with resounding support. This is a huge benefit. Review Source Response from Podia February 11, 2022 Stella thank you so much for your review - it's made our day! We love to hear that Podia's product and team have been so helpful for you. Would you like to have a chat with our marketing team? We're here to listen and learn and we'd love to hear about your creator story. We're always on the lookout to feature these front and centre online. Shoot us an email at hello@podia.com to have a chat? SD Sophia D. CEO Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great product!" January 28, 2022 5.0 I have had nothing but a great experience throughout my time with Podia. Pros I love that Podia is always making their product better by adding more features and making the ease of use for us better. They offer many ways to organize and sell my digital products. Cons I love Podia overall, so not much to say on what I like least but if anything it's sometimes hard to figure out the homepage and how it works. But after support, it's easy. Review Source Response from Podia February 11, 2022 Sophia thank you for reviewing us! It makes us really happy to hear we make it easy to get the job done. And that we've got the tools you need We'd love to chat to you about how you use Podia and more than anything, about your story as a creator. We're always on the lookout to feature creator stories. Shoot us an email at hello@podia.com to have a chat? Matt M. Asset Management Specialist Mining & Metals Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "I love Podia" May 27, 2019 5.0 Podia took away all the stress of my self-hosted Wordpress membership site. Trying to build a custom site on a low budget turned out to be a disaster for me. I have no problem administering my own website but the tech stack for a membership and course site caused me no end of headaches. I was spending all my spare time on tech and not serving my members. I persevered for six months, and I finally gave up when I found Podia. Pros Support, support and support. They rock. The platform is pretty awesome as well. The team made it easy to for me to migrate over. I'm in Podia every day building out new courses or tweaking the existing. Cons Obviously a platform like Podia will not have all the bells and whistles of a custom membership or course platform built in Wordpress (like what I previously used). But thats a small price to pay for the weight off my mind of having the tech actually work like its supposed to work. Review Source FS Fabrice S. Coach Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Simple. Efficient." July 14, 2023 4.0 Podia is THE platform "all-on-one" to sell inline courses. Pros Podia is very easy to use. The integration of my content (videos, audios, files...) is simple and fast. Cons I would like to able to create some "title" which can include two or more sections. Alternatives considered [Kajabi](https://www.capterra.com/p/154682/Kajabi/) Reason for choosing Podia Simpler, much cheaper, and more than enough. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Email Marketing Copywriter Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Early days. " October 4, 2019 4.0 It's early days. As soon as I get the income from the shop to leave I will. But I'll stick with it for now. Pros I like that getting up and selling is easy. I appreciate their integration with Stripe versus relying on a proprietary payment software (like Shopify) because I might not trust it as easily. Cons It feels very limited in some aspects. I don't love the limitations in building out pages and more than anything the ability not to access CSS is mindboggling. Review Source IA Ioana A. Content Creator Internet Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "The best platform for digital products creators" October 8, 2019 5.0 I get to host everything in one place. No more going back and forth between my digital products host and my email service provider. Pros It's an all in one solution to a content creator's dream: membership site that can be used as a blog, email service provider covering the basic needs for drip campaigns, newsletters and email list building, digital downloads storage and online courses platform. I looove the fact that you get unlimited everything, so no more tiers to squeeze through. Cons The email marketing part is not as advanced as the likes of Convertkit or Drip, for example, but for beginners is just enough. But the fact that you have unlimited customers, subscribers, everything, it compensates, at least in the beginning when you're not making too much money off your email list anyway. Review Source TF Tamara F. Author E-Learning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easy to Use!" February 15, 2024 5.0 Pros I enjoy how simple Podia is to upload and create different types of products! Cons There’s nothing that I don’t like about Podia. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.