Easy Digital Downloads vs Podia
A side-by-side look at Easy Digital Downloads and Podia. On our scoring, Podia comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | PodiaCreator & digital | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 4.0/5 | 4.2/5 |
| User rating | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 670 | 760 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Pricing model | free core + annual pass for extensions | free plan + paid tiers |
| Transaction fees | 0% (processor fees apply) | 8% on free plan, 0% on paid plans |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Self-hosted (WordPress) | Fully hosted (SaaS) |
| Free trial | Free core plugin | Free plan available |
| Staff accounts | WordPress roles | By plan |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Stripe, PayPal + gateways | Stripe, PayPal |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | No |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | WordPress theme ecosystem | Customizable storefront |
| App marketplace | Official extensions library | Integrations & embeds |
| Multi-currency | No | No |
| Multi-language | Yes | No |
| POS included | No | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in blog | Yes | Yes |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | Yes | Yes |
| API access | Yes | No |
| Mobile app | No | No |
| Support channels | Ticket support (pass), documentation | Live chat & email |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Easy Digital Downloads?
Easy Digital Downloads is the specialist choice for selling digital goods on WordPress, with clean license and subscription handling that WooCommerce bolts on awkwardly. You will buy extension passes to unlock its full power.
Best for: WordPress users selling files and licenses
Read the full Easy Digital Downloads reviewWhy pick Podia?
Podia is an approachable all-in-one for creators who sell knowledge, combining courses, downloads, memberships, and email in one tidy dashboard. It is not the most powerful course tool, but its simplicity is the point.
Best for: Educators selling courses and memberships
Read the full Podia review