Teachable Basic Course Fee & Profit Calculator
Simulate course sales revenue on Teachable Basic with 5% platform fees + 2.9% + $0.30 gateway fees (7.9% + $0.30).
Parameters & Config
Gross transaction amount billed to your customer
Percentage processing surcharge applied to gross order value
Per-transaction flat fee deducted by the platform
Cost of goods sold or fulfillment expense (Set to 0 for digital/software products)
Net earnings cleared into your bank account after all platform & gateway deductions
Cumulative fee deducted by platform and payment network
Key Metrics & Sub-Totals
3 itemsCalculation Summary & Unit Breakdown
| Metric | Calculated Value | Notes / Logic |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Transaction Charge | $99.00 | - |
| Percentage Processing Fee | $7.82 | 7.9% |
| Fixed Transaction Surcharge | $0.30 | - |
| Total Deducted Fees | $8.12 | - |
| Product / Service Cost (COGS) | $0.00 | - |
| Net Take-Home Revenue | $90.88 | - |
| Net Profit Margin | 91.8% | - |
| Break-Even Sales Price | $0.33 | Zero loss minimum price |
| Required Charge to Clear $100 Net | $108.90 | Reverse payout target |
Overview & Methodology
The Teachable Basic plan ($39/month billed annually) charges a 5.0% platform fee on every course sale in addition to standard 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing, resulting in an effective deduction of 7.9% + $0.30 per enrollment.
Mathematical Formulation
Combined Fee = (Course Price × 0.079) + $0.30. Net Creator Take-Home = Course Price - Combined Fee.Optimization Best Practices
Calculate your monthly break-even: when monthly course sales exceed $1,600, the 5% platform fee equals $80, meaning upgrading to Pro ($119/mo, 0% fee) immediately saves money.
Use coupon codes and limited-time discount campaigns to build student momentum on initial launches.
Offer order bumps (such as template packs or community access) to lift average student cart values.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.How much fee is deducted from a $100 course on Teachable Basic?
Total deductions are $8.20 (5% platform fee = $5.00 + 2.9% + $0.30 processing = $3.20), leaving $91.80 net.
Q.When should a creator upgrade from Teachable Basic to Pro?
At approximately $1,600/month in course sales ($19,200/year), upgrading to Pro ($119/mo) eliminates the 5% fee and saves money.
Q.How often does Teachable pay out creators on the Basic plan?
On Teachable:pay, payouts are distributed daily, weekly, or monthly directly to your connected bank account.