Teachable vs WordPress

Breaking it Down

According to WordPress, around 80% of the sites on the internet are built using their platform. You can believe the company or not.

What is true is that you are going to be able to build virtually any type of site on the WordPress platform. This includes designing a course as a teacher to sell or use for the school or classes that you already teach.

If you have at least general knowledge of web design, there is a good chance this platform can work for you!

Teachable on the other hand, is a pure web builder. The platform may not be the best option if you are trying to build a blog, but if you want to build a teaching course, you are not going to have too much trouble doing so.‍

We compare Teachable Vs WordPress to see which one works best!

Overall Customization

WordPress

As was mentioned earlier most of the websites that you are going to see on the internet were created using WordPress.

When it comes to overall customization there is really no platform that is going to rival WordPress.

Mainly because all of the plugin developers, which are actually going to be the tools giving you the possibility to customize, are going to be created on WordPress. It is like using the App Store.

In addition, most of the best website builders are usually WordPress plugins, a huge benefit to choosing it.

You know that you are going to find the best apps there no matter what. If you are a developer, you are going to make it a point to get your app there. It is the same thing with plugins. You are always going to want to create a WordPress version.

If you want to know more about the plugins see how teachable compares with some of the better plugins.

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Teachable

This is not a fair comparison, to begin with!

If there is one aspect Teachable struggles with it is certainly customization. It is a platform that is built to be simple.

Sometimes when you want to be simple, limiting the options that users have to choose from is a good idea.

In this comparison though, being simple and having limited customizable options makes Teachable lose this point in a landslide.

That being said, virtually anything that you can put up against WordPress on this issue is going to come out on the short end of the stick. That is just the way that it goes!

Winner: WordPress

Ease of Use

WordPress

WordPress does have a reputation as a platform that is relatively easy to use. The big problem though is that if you are not well-versed in the way that WordPress works, you are going to end up with a very basic product anyway!

So, it would take away from the big benefit, which is customization. It is like having a state-of-the-art photo design software like Photoshop, but no idea how to use it. You will probably be better off just editing your photos with an Instagram filter!

It sounds weird, but when you think about it, there is a lot of truth to this. There’s no point in having all the tools in the world if you can’t use them.

Teachable

Teachable works great for new users. The platform is essentially going to take you by the hand and allow you to create a course step by step.

The main thing here is that the platform is going to give you a course outline that you are essentially just going to have to fill out.

With WordPress, you would actually have to find a plugin or even integrate your Teachable template to the WordPress site.

If we are just getting from point A to point B, Teachable is certainly going to make that road easier without a doubt!

Winner: Teachable

Pricing

WordPress

Finding what it actually would cost you to create a course through WordPress is rough.

People may want to start out exploring the free version. If you are looking to sell a course, however, that is just not going to be a good way to start.

Free sites are very limited in the types of plugins that you can add and the number of people that it can hold.

Usually, you would have to buy a domain and all of those nice things, and that is going to cost you around $120 a year.

Time is also a consideration here. It is probably going to take you longer to do than you probably anticipate, especially if you have no experience.

Here is where the question comes up, what are you actually saving?

More often than not, people end up getting courses integrated from Teachable or other pure course creators into their site.

So, you are paying for both Teachable or a relevant platform and WordPress. Not much of an affordable option, right?

Teachable

Teachable’s basic plan is way below market value. It is a great way to get started without having to invest too much money.

For $360 you are going to be getting yearly access to the platform. As your users and earnings grow, you can upgrade your membership plan.

Since the WordPress process is seemingly lengthier and more expensive, we have a winner!

If you want to know about teachable pricing, read our article on the different pricing options.

Winner: Teachable

Teachable vs WordPress: Final Recount

WordPress 1/3
Teachable 2/3

WordPress

Pros:

• Virtually unlimited customization
• Your own site
• Easy to promote

Cons:

• Not an easy setup
• Probably need a course builder anyway.
• Not created for online courses – can be incredibly hard to make a course
• Reliant on other plugins

Teachable

Pros:

• Easy setup
• Decent price
• Add it to a website

Cons:

• Limited customization
• Need external help promoting your course