Ecwid by Lightspeed
Teachable
| Feature | Ecwid by Lightspeed | Teachable |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $19/mo | Free / from $59/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | small-businesses, existing-websites, social-sellers, beginners | course-creators, coaches, educators, experts, solopreneurs |
| Founded | 2009 | 2013 |
| Multi Channel | ✓ | ✗ |
| Website Widget | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pos Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Social Selling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Marketplace Sync | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shipping | ✓ | ✗ |
| Course Builder | ✗ | ✓ |
| Coaching | ✗ | ✓ |
| Digital Downloads | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quizzes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Certificates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Affiliates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Email Marketing | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Ecwid by Lightspeed Pros
- Add store to existing site
- Good free plan
- Multi-channel selling
- Easy setup
✗ Ecwid by Lightspeed Cons
- Limited customization on free plan
- SEO not as strong as Shopify
- Advanced features need higher tiers
✓ Teachable Pros
- Easy course builder with drag-and-drop
- Built-in payment processing and affiliates
- Custom domain and branding on all plans
- Coaching and community features included
✗ Teachable Cons
- Transaction fees on free and basic plans
- Limited site customization options
- No built-in community forum (added 2024)
The Verdict
Ecwid by Lightspeed is built for small businesses and existing websites, with a focus on multi-channel and website-widget. Teachable targets course creators and coaches and leads with course-builder and coaching.
On pricing, Ecwid by Lightspeed is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $19/mo compared to $59/mo for Teachable. That $40/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, Teachable offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Ecwid by Lightspeed takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.