{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Work Less, Earn More","title":"Ep 335: Best Free & Affordable Online Course Platforms 2026","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c26a001b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1179,"description":"Is your online business making as much as you hoped it would?\nIf not, listen to my free private podcast series:\n👉 Stuck at Zero: Why Your Online Business Isn’t Making Any Money (And What to Do About It)\n🔗 https://gillianperkins.com/stuck\nIn today's episode, I’m breaking down the best free and affordable online course platforms in 2026. Teachable used to be the clear winner for new course creators, but with its free plan gone and prices rising, it’s time to look at better options — especially if you’re trying to launch lean.\nListen to the full episode to hear:\nWhy Teachable may no longer be the best starter option for course creators\nHow to use tools you already pay for — like Squarespace, Wix, Shopify, WordPress, SamCart, ThriveCart, Kit, or MailerLite — to host your course\nThe best truly low-cost options, including YouTube memberships, Patreon, Skool, and Gumroad\nWhich dedicated course platforms are still relatively affordable, including Thinkific, Zenler, and Kartra\nHow to choose the right platform based on what you already have and what you’re trying to build\nWhy building an audience matters more than choosing the perfect course platform \nWork with Gillian Perkins:\nApply for $100K Mastermind: https://gillianperkins.com/100k-mastermind \nGet your online biz started with Startup Society: https://startupsociety.com \nLearn more about Gillian: https://gillianperkins.com \nInstagram: @GillianZPerkins\nLearn “The $100K Method” with our free audio course - https://www.gillianperkins.com/100k-method-signup","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/jSVFNaMVaq2xN_XXMdPWb2thI2IwCmxWI1ny0RZrwGE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ5MjUwLzE3MDY2/NDcyMjQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}