Podia vs Sellfy
A side-by-side look at Podia and Sellfy. On our scoring, Podia comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | PodiaCreator & digital | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 4.2/5 | 4.0/5 |
| User rating | 4.2 | 4 |
| Reviews | 760 | 720 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | $29/mo |
| Pricing model | free plan + paid tiers | Starter plan, billed annually |
| Transaction fees | 8% on free plan, 0% on paid plans | 0% transaction fees |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Fully hosted (SaaS) | Fully hosted (SaaS) |
| Free trial | Free plan available | 14 days |
| Staff accounts | By plan | Single account |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Unlimited (annual sales caps) |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Stripe, PayPal | Stripe, PayPal |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | No | No |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Customizable storefront | Customizable storefront |
| App marketplace | Integrations & embeds | Core integrations |
| Multi-currency | No | No |
| Multi-language | No | No |
| POS included | No | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in blog | Yes | No |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | Yes | No |
| API access | No | No |
| Mobile app | No | No |
| Support channels | Live chat & email | Email & live chat |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why 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 reviewWhy pick Sellfy?
Sellfy bundles digital products, subscriptions, and print-on-demand merch into one tidy storefront with no transaction fees. It is a great all-rounder for creators, though it lacks the depth of a dedicated commerce platform.
Best for: Creators selling digital products and merch together
Read the full Sellfy review