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Honest, side-by-side comparisons using each platform's published prices (checked 3 October 2026), with a calculator for your own numbers and where the other platform is the better choice.
Stan
Stan is a polished all-in-one store for social creators, but it has no free plan: every creator pays at least $29 a month.
EarnThread costs less than Stan until you sell about $1,050 a month. Above that, Stan costs less.Compare →EARNTHREAD VSBeacons
Beacons is a link-in-bio suite with a free plan, but it keeps 9% of every sale until you pay $30 a month.
EarnThread costs less than Beacons until you sell about $1,150 a month. Above that, Beacons costs less.Compare →EARNTHREAD VSGumroad
Gumroad is the quickest way to sell a file, but it keeps 10% + 50¢ of every direct sale, and 30% through its Discover marketplace.
EarnThread costs less than Gumroad at every sales level we checked, up to $50,000 a month.Compare →EARNTHREAD VSTeachable
Teachable is a dedicated course platform with no free plan; its $39 Starter plan also keeps 7.5% of each sale.
EarnThread costs less than Teachable at every sales level we checked, up to $50,000 a month.Compare →EARNTHREAD VSKajabi
Kajabi is a full business suite for established experts, and it starts at $179 a month.
EarnThread costs less than Kajabi at every sales level we checked, up to $50,000 a month.Compare →EARNTHREAD VSPodia
Podia covers courses, community and email well, but there's no free plan: $49 a month with a 5% fee, or $99 without.
EarnThread costs less than Podia at every sales level we checked, up to $50,000 a month.Compare →