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Teachable vs Igniter (India edition)

The Teachable alternative built for Indian creators

Teachable's monthly subscription in USD is overhead Indian creators don't need. Igniter: free website to start, app ₹9,999 once, Razorpay UPI, GST invoicing, branded Android app.

The India gap

What Teachable doesn't do for Indian creators

  • No UPI — Stripe-only, 3%+ plus USD conversion
  • No GST invoicing automation
  • Entry tier has Teachable branding; removing requires $99/mo upgrade
  • No branded Play Store app; no mobile-first Indian student experience
  • No Hindi / regional language student UX

Pricing

₹0 monthly. 5% on sales. Indian payments native.

Five plans, each built on the one before it. A free website you set up yourself, your own Android app for a single lifetime payment, and AI products on your syllabus when you are ready. Never a monthly fee — only 4–5% when a student pays you.

Starter

₹0

Free forever

Go live today, on your own.

The foundation

5% platform fee, only on sales

  • Website on your own domain
  • Self-serve setup from the dashboard
  • Courses, live classes, tests & UPI checkout
  • Hosting, SSL & updates included

Plus

₹9,999

One-time fee for lifetime

Your academy in every student's pocket.

Everything in Starter, plus

5% platform fee, only on sales

  • Native Android app, template-based
  • Matching website template
  • Colours matched to your brand
  • Published on Google Play under your name
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Pro

₹25,000

One-time fee

Built for you, not from a template.

Everything in Plus, plus

5% platform fee, only on sales

  • Android app
  • Custom-designed website
  • Landing pages for every course & batch
  • Set up end-to-end by the Igniter team

Ultra

₹50,000

One-time fee

AI that knows your syllabus.

Everything in Pro, plus

4.5% platform fee, only on sales

  • AI-powered app & website
  • RAG pipeline trained on your notes & videos
  • AI course builder
  • AI doubt-solving tutor for students

Enterprise

₹1L

+ GST

Scoped on a call

Scales with whatever you need.

Everything in Ultra, plus

4% platform fee, only on sales

  • Requirements defined on a call
  • Custom features & integrations
  • Dedicated onboarding & priority support
  • Price grows only with scope
Talk to us

Call +91 91137 82617

Plus, Pro and Ultra prices exclude GST — 18% GST is added when you need a GST invoice. Enterprise is always billed with GST. Questions on any plan? Call +91 91137 82617.

Only 4–5% when a student pays

5% on Starter to Pro, 4.5% on Ultra, 4% on Enterprise. Never a monthly fee; excludes the gateway.

UPI, cards & EMI checkout

Razorpay powered. GST invoices generated for you.

Your own domain

SSL, hosting and bandwidth included on every plan.

Your brand, your students

No marketplace in between. You own the relationship.

Real example · ₹1,000 course sold · Starter to Pro

You keep

₹930

Igniter fee

₹50

Razorpay / UPI

₹20

Your courses. Your audience. In rupees.

Teachable in USD doesn't fit India. Igniter does.

Go India-native

Free · No credit card · Live in minutes · Or book a 20-min guided demo

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does Igniter have all Teachable's core features?

Yes: courses, modules, quizzes, drip content, certificates, affiliate programs, student progress. Plus India-specific: UPI, GST, Hindi UX, branded app.

Cost comparison at ₹10L revenue?

Teachable Pro ($99/mo = ~₹8K/mo = ~₹1L/yr) + Stripe fees + conversion losses ≈ ₹1.3L. Igniter: ₹50K. Saves ~₹80K/yr.

Can I migrate courses from Teachable?

Yes. Export and import via CSV + video re-upload. Team assists free.

What if I want to sell internationally?

Igniter supports Razorpay International and can accept USD/EUR payments. India-first does not mean India-only.

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