Gorgias
Teachable
| Feature | Gorgias | Teachable |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $10/mo | Free / from $59/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | shopify-stores, ecommerce, dtc-brands, online-retailers | course-creators, coaches, educators, experts, solopreneurs |
| Founded | 2015 | 2013 |
| Ticketing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shopify Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Revenue Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Responses | ✓ | ✗ |
| Social Commerce | ✓ | ✗ |
| Course Builder | ✗ | ✓ |
| Coaching | ✗ | ✓ |
| Digital Downloads | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quizzes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Certificates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Affiliates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Email Marketing | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Gorgias Pros
- Deep Shopify integration
- Revenue tracking
- Macros and automation
- AI-powered responses
✗ Gorgias Cons
- Expensive at scale
- E-commerce focused only
- Ticket-based pricing
✓ 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
Gorgias is built for shopify stores and ecommerce, with a focus on ticketing and shopify-integration. Teachable targets course creators and coaches and leads with course-builder and coaching.
On pricing, Gorgias is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $10/mo compared to $59/mo for Teachable. That $49/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Teachable has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Gorgias requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Teachable offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Gorgias 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.