Payhip vs Podia
A side-by-side look at Payhip and Podia. On our scoring, Payhip comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | PodiaCreator & digital | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 4.2/5 | 4.2/5 |
| User rating | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 810 | 760 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Pricing model | free plan + flat monthly tiers | free plan + paid tiers |
| Transaction fees | 5% on free plan, 0% on paid plans | 8% on free plan, 0% on paid plans |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Fully hosted (SaaS) | Fully hosted (SaaS) |
| Free trial | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Staff accounts | Single account | By plan |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | PayPal, Stripe | Stripe, PayPal |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | No |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Customizable storefront | Customizable storefront |
| App marketplace | Integrations & embeds | Integrations & embeds |
| Multi-currency | No | No |
| Multi-language | No | No |
| POS included | No | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in blog | No | Yes |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | No | Yes |
| API access | No | No |
| Mobile app | No | No |
| Support channels | Email support & help center | Live chat & email |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Payhip?
Payhip covers digital downloads, courses, memberships, and even physical goods with a generous free plan and no design lock-in. Drop the per-sale fee by upgrading, and you get one of the best values for solo creators.
Best for: Creators selling digital products on a budget
Read the full Payhip 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