Teachable Reviews

“easy start & low cost

Pros

Getting started with this tool was easy for me and the low cost made it accessible when I was just beginning. Organizing and laying out my course felt natural and the admin dashboard was simple to navigate.

Cons

We outgrew Teachable and needed more features, so moving to Tayl was just the right choice for our growing community and platform. Some tech issues popped up but I am sure that has long been resolved.

“sells courses easily

Pros

I've found this tool helps me sell my courses easily with a built in payment option and I can track student progress clearly with the engagement overview.

Cons

One annoyance I've had is that bigger sales pages can sometimes take too long to load which slows down workflow a little.

“smooth content addition

Pros

Adding videos, quizzes and downloadable PDFs to my courses feels simple and the AI generated outlines and subtitle translations improve accessibility for diverse learners worldwide.

Cons

The slow backend syncing and occasional inaccessibility during high traffic has been frustrating for me and my team but manageable with planning.

“Lacks support and weak analytics

Pros

Since becoming a customer in late 2018, this tool made it simple for me to get my school online. Setting up courses, embedding videos and answering student questions was easy, though I would now be cautious recommending it to anyone looking to build a business.

Cons

Biggest challenge I've faced is the lack of support. No live chat, tickets handled in an obscure system and answers often just point me to the knowledge base. Analytics are weak too, making it hard to filter students across multiple courses without downloading and manipulating CSVs. Comment management is also clunky which complicates interactions with students.

“holding my revenue with no transparency!

Pros

This tool has been holding over a month's worth of my business revenue without releasing the funds and I've reached out multiple times via email and their support portal but received no response.

Cons

This lack of transparency has directly impacted my operations. I've experienced missed payroll, delayed services and lost revenue. The platform gave no warning about potential issues, making resolution extremely difficult.

“Visually appealing and easy interface

Pros

I really enjoy how easy the this tool interface is to navigate and I find it visually appealing for both setting up a course and presenting the final product.

Cons

I feel that this tool offers a bit less engagement and activity options compared to other course development platforms I've used.

“Comfortable course creation

Pros

As an LMS user, I appreciate the ability to create coaching sessions, memberships and courses. The interface felt comfortable for me and for my students which makes content creation much easier.

Cons

The limits on the number of courses and teachers made it hard for me to create the school exactly how I envisioned it. It wasn't scalable enough for mixing subscriptions, mentoring, 1:1 sessions and private areas for students.

“good for online school

Pros

I find this tool great for launching an online school with minimal effort. I can customize content, track sales and learner progress and build quizzes and certifications, all while enjoying a user friendly dashboard.

Cons

Though it's basic and affordable compared to rivals, I find some features like email automation pretty useless. The so called marketing tools don't feel complete and transaction fees are really high.

“Poorest client support

Pros

It's frustrating when support is nonexistent, my payments haven't been released for two months and no one responds to my inquiries.

Cons

I've experienced poor client support. I submitted three tickets in three weeks with no responses and the funds didn't arrive as expected.

“Support couldn't resolve issues

Pros

The platform looks nice and feels simple for basic use which makes it easy for me to get started quickly.

Cons

Most of the time when I contacted customer support, they weren't able to help me resolve my issues.

“Frustrating customer support experience

Pros

I liked that it was affordable and had enough features to train people effectively without overcomplicating things.

Cons

I've had horrible experiences with customer support. I couldn't access a music course I purchased and another course has been inaccessible for a week with no response, it's very frustrating.

“easy to track progress and easy interface

Pros

The user interface is simple and I can track students at every level which helps me manage progress easily.

Cons

I'm concerned about the monthly charges per enrolled student, even when students aren't actively taking a course.

“top-tier for online teaching during pandemic

Pros

I bought it at the beginning of the pandemic in spring 2020 and at that time, I found it to be best in class for online teaching.

Cons

The aesthetics of the platform feel outdated for me after so many years and it's disappointing that there hasn't been much improvement.

“Simple start, lost features and support later

Pros

Setting up was simple and came at a discount which makes it easier for me compared to other more expensive platforms back in 2020.

Cons

I have noticed that after the cost has increased and features were removed from plans, customer support became rare. Downgrading from Pro to Basic meant losing access to the �Founders� community which I really valued.

“easy to start lessons

Pros

I found it incredibly easy to use, with almost everything ready to upload your first lesson, leaving no excuses to delay starting.

Cons

I found the platform's customization options very limited which made it hard for me to personalize it the way I wanted.

“simple course setup

Pros

Creating online courses was easy for me and the templates and editing tools made the setup quick and painless.

Cons

Even though this tool doesn't charge upfront, the money I earned from selling courses can take weeks to reach my bank account which is frustrating.

“Lost work in progress

Pros

The ease of functionality stood out at first and it seemed to align well with my marketing plan.

Cons

I wasn't able to save work in progress a few times and I ended up losing hours of work unexpectedly.

“convenient for beginners

Pros

Overall my experience has been great. I started with the Free plan and it's super easy to use even for someone not tech savvy. The resources are really helpful especially for course creators with five or more courses.

Cons

Sometimes the system is slow and throws errors. While it's expensive, at least anyone can start with the Free or Basic plan to test it out.

“confident admin experience

Pros

Having been a student on this tool before, I felt confident trying it as an admin for my own business. I like how it hosts all content securely, optimizes videos via Wistia and the drip feature helps me control module access for my clients.

Cons

At the start of my online business, I couldn't afford the costs and commissions and the limited design options made it hard for me to keep a consistent brand image.

“simple course creation

Pros

This tool makes selling online courses easy without worrying about separate video hosting or payment processing. Uploading content and creating a curriculum is easy and starting with pre made templates saves a lot of time.

Cons

If sales are low, I struggle to justify the monthly expense. The login system is confusing, especially when I had multiple accounts but I've gradually collected them under one master account.

“good CSV uploads but limited customization led me to switch

Pros

Our team used this platform as our main LMS during Covid. The CSV learner upload made the transition to remote learning smooth, though I think customization and accessibility could still improve.

Cons

The lack of customization and account limits constrained our team which eventually led me and my partners to switch to Articulate 360 and Searchie.

“free plan is amazing!

Pros

It was fantastic to start with a free account while creating my course content which made the process stress free.

Cons

I switched to a platform with both CMS and LMS but I quickly realized it was a mistake for my needs.

“Effortless for students

Pros

I think students find it very easy to use and there's no cost on their side which makes participation effortless.

Cons

In the past, accessing courses was difficult for me, though it seems that issue has been fixed now.

“user friendly and simple creation

Pros

The interface is user friendly and the course creation process is simple for me. I can organize content, add videos and quizzes and even customize branding which is perfect for someone without technical experience. Marketing features like coupons and affiliate programs also help me promote courses effectively.

Cons

This tool feels expensive, especially for large student bases or multiple courses. While I can use the free plan, upgrading is necessary for graded quizzes, custom domains and detailed analytics and I can't fully customize my course website without a developer.

“customizable and simple design

Pros

Its simple design is great for both admins and students and I really like that I can personalize the branding to match my own style.

Cons

I find the pricing too high for new course creators like me. I also wish there were more design options for landing pages and more payment gateway integrations for LATAM users.