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For creators who think bigger

While Stan Store keeps you stuck in mobile-only land, Teachable gives you a real course platform that over 100,000 creators use to scale successful education businesses.

Built for growth at every stage

While Stan focuses on quick product sales, Teachable helps you build an impactful educational business that lasts.

Built to scale

As your business scales, Teachable has the features to support your evolving needs: automatic payouts for collaborators, smart one-click translations for selling globally, and powerful commerce features including built-in upsells and automatic tax handling.

Flexible by design

Your business isn’t one-size-fits-all—so why choose a platform that treats it that way? Teachable gives you full control with customizable design, embeddable experiences, and seamless third-party integrations. You’re free to build things your way.

Go deeper on learning

Teachable has the most robust course features on the market, including auto-graded quizzes, completion certificates, and drip content. When you’re able to create professional, engaging learning experiences, you can deliver real value—and keep students coming back for more.

See how we stack up

Features
Teachable
Stan
Dedicated mobile app
4.6 stars with over 8.8k reviews
No mobile app
Unlimited native video hosting
In-depth video analytics
Course completion certificates for students
AI-powered course starter
Student dashboard & progress tracking
Advanced pricing features
SSO login access & admin seats
Offer all the product types you need (courses, digital downloads, memberships, community, coaching programs)
No nonsense money management

No-nonsense money management

Teachable automates payments, payouts, and tax handling, including EU/UK VAT and US sales tax—so you can sell stress-free. SamCart lacks key selling and payout features, leaving you to juggle more.

Give your audience the engagement they deserve

Teachable offers integrated community features, detailed video analytics, and a mobile app so your students stay locked in on their learning experience. SamCart doesn’t provide the same dynamic learning space.

Better student engagement options on Teachable
Create courses with ease

Create courses with ease and precision

Teachable gives you the ability to turn your knowledge and experience into products with ease by providing advanced student management, course completion certificates, and drip scheduling. While SamCart is built for getting people to buy, Teachable is built for true transformations.

Teachable has been the perfect partner for us to host and sell our digital courses. We especially appreciate that Teachable takes care of all the international taxes, allowing us to focus on delivering high-quality content.
Philip Hofmacher
Write Build Scale
Something that I've really come to appreciate about Teachable is just how safe the checkout page in particular makes customers, potential students feel.
Jay Clouse
Creator Science
My audience is comprised of brand new nurses who have shared with me that things they've learned from my courses have led to them catching major clinical changes and subsequently saving lives. I never would have been able to create these valuable resources so swiftly without a platform like Teachable.
Kati Kleber
FreshRN

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Frequently asked questions

How does Teachable support community building compared to SamCart?

Teachable includes integrated community features that enable creators to build a vibrant learning environment. SamCart lacks built-in community functionality, crucial for fostering student engagement and interaction.

What types of products can I sell on Teachable?

Teachable supports a wide range of product types, including online courses, digital downloads, memberships, community, and coaching programs. SamCart primarily focuses on digital and physical product sales and lacks extensive product-type offers.

Can Teachable help me connect with my students?

Absolutely. Teachable offers integrated community features, detailed video analytics, and a dedicated mobile app, ensuring students stay connected and engaged. SamCart doesn’t provide the options.

What makes Teachable better for creating courses compared to SamCart?

Teachable is a dedicated course creation platform with robust student management, course completion certificates, and advanced drip scheduling. SamCart, while it has added course-building tools, is primarily an e-commerce platform focused on shopping cart solutions.