Gelato vs Teachable

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Two Digital products tools side by side: what each does, what it costs and who it suits.

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The verdict Side by side Plans and pricing Who each is for Other options

The verdict

On the data we hold, Gelato comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.

What the data says

Only Gelato has a free plan to start on.
Gelato starts lower, at $20/mo against $29/mo.
Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
In our Digital products ranking, Gelato places 5 and Teachable 3 of 5.

Side by side

Gelato and Teachable compared
At a glance	GEGelato	Teachable
Starts at	$20/mo	$29/mo
Free plan	Yes	No
API	Yes	Yes
MCP server	Yes	Yes
Links	Visit	Visit

Plans and pricing

Gelato

Gelato+Growing sellers needing discounts and design tools$24/mo

Teachable

Starter7.5% transaction fee; $39 per month or $29 per month billed annually.$39/mo
BuilderNo transaction fee; $89 per month or $69 per month billed annually.$89/mo
GrowthNo transaction fee, includes public API access; $189 per month or $139 per month billed annually.$189/mo

Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.

Who each is for

Choose Gelato if…

We haven't written up who Gelato suits yet.

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Choose Teachable if…

Experts, creators and small businesses that want to sell online courses, coaching, memberships and digital downloads directly to an audience, with hosting, checkout and tax handled for them.

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