Edmodo
Teachable
| Feature | Edmodo | Teachable |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free only | Free / from $59/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 3.8 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | k12-teachers, students, parents, school-districts | course-creators, coaches, educators, experts, solopreneurs |
| Founded | 2008 | 2013 |
| Class Groups | ✓ | ✗ |
| Assignments | ✓ | ✗ |
| Quizzes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Messaging | ✓ | ✗ |
| Resource Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Parent Accounts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Course Builder | ✗ | ✓ |
| Coaching | ✗ | ✓ |
| Digital Downloads | ✗ | ✓ |
| Certificates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Affiliates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Email Marketing | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Edmodo Pros
- Free for all users
- Safe social learning environment
- Easy for students to use
- Good parent communication
✗ Edmodo Cons
- Limited advanced LMS features
- Less active development recently
- Basic assessment tools
✓ 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
Edmodo is built for k12 teachers and students, with a focus on class-groups and assignments. Teachable targets course creators and coaches and leads with course-builder and coaching.
Edmodo uses custom enterprise pricing, while Teachable starts at $59/mo — a tangible advantage for teams with a fixed budget.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Teachable edges out on user ratings (4.3 vs 3.8). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Teachable offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Edmodo takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Teachable has a slight overall edge — but if free for all users matters most to you, Edmodo may still be the right call.