Payhip vs Thinkific

We compared both tools across pricing, features, ease of use and value to give you a clear recommendation.

Payhip

★★★★☆ 4.3/5

Simple platform for selling digital products, courses and coaching — with a generous free plan.

Thinkific

★★★★☆ 4.3/5

Course creation platform with no transaction fees and strong community and membership features.

Head-to-Head Comparison

Feature	Payhip	Thinkific
Rating	4.3/5	4.3/5
Starting Price	Free (5% fee)	Free + $36/mo
Free Plan	✅ Free forever (5% transaction fee)	✅ Free plan available
Best For	Creators wanting a simple low-cost way to sell digital products	Course creators wanting no transaction fees and community features

Choose Payhip if...

You want to start selling with no monthly cost — Payhip's 5% fee model works well at low to medium volume.

Choose Thinkific if...

You want zero transaction fees and stronger course + community features — Thinkific pays off as you scale.