⭐ Download our full side-by-side course creation platform comparison here: witandwire.com/cpcomparison And let me know which one you picked in the comments!
Hi I hope you're fine. I would like you to give me some idea about how and where I can find students for online courses on teachable. Could you help me please?
Honestly, I do not understand why you don't have many subscribers. You deserve more than what you have. Thank you for clarifying the details of those cameras. It is much appreciated. I hope you will have more subscribers in the future. Insha Allah.
@@witandwireHi! New Subscriber here! 😃 One question: What do you think about Xperiencify? Thanks!🙌🏼🙏 PS: BTW Can you link in Amazon the Microphone you are using… please?🫣
@@witandwireCan you please do a tutorial of How to Create a Course with Thinkific? BTW Is there any possibility that you OFFER a lower ticket product just directed to a Creation Course Creation (Tech + some MKT ideas) I really want to buy your course buy my current obligations doesn’t allow me to do it.
Actually seeing the course interface is great and is something I haven’t seen elsewhere. I’ve even bought courses just to see the hosting platform interface.
Hello! Great video, thank you! You are very skilled at delivering helpful information. Just a question: I checked and couldn't see the free plan with Thinkific... they may have changed their format...?
You def deserve to be at the top of the SERP which is where I found you. On top of delivering BIGGLY on the desired info, you have a very pleasant speaking voice and have obviously invested in developing speaking skills (far too rare amongst the talking heads of RUclips!) 🙏🏻👍🏻
Wow!! Melissa thanks again for structuring and explaining from all possible angles such hard topic to break apart in pieces. For sure will take your course creation master course one day! Thanks!
Full Scope Freelancer should be on this list. For the price, even if they only had a course builder it would be great but thsy have a bunch of other tools as well for building websites, doing email marketing, managing social media, etc... Currently saving me tons of money compared to the alternatives. 👍
thanks for posting this comment. I went to the Full Scope Freelancer site because of your rec. and had a demo and am signing up. it's amazing. I am a real person lol.
I have been looking at ezy course and uteach, but am an absolute beginner and struggling to know what I might need at this stage...thank you for you clear and concise videos, i've learnt so much from you x
Frankly speaking the best video i have seen so far with clear and very informative options.... I just have a question, those all in one like Kajabi or thinkfic, can be integrated with your own website, i mean you use them only to create the course ?? then link this somehow with your own page ??? becuse i just started and was planning to use the other way of having my own website -worpress with LMS integrated, however i need an authoring tool that i can create the course , then upload on LMS .... I'm really confused and need your advise ... any possible way to have a consultation ??
Good question! With All-in-ones you have the ability to create your website, include email marketing, and digital product creation. Currently, Melissa exclusively offers 1:1 consulting calls to students in our signature programs (as an optional paid add-on). So the best way to work with her is through one of our Wit & Wire programs, such as Course Builders or Email Engines. You can find more details about these programs here: www.witandwire.com/courses (but there’s no pressure to join). Team Wit & Wire
Thank you for the great overview! The most important point for me is that the platform pays VAT to the customer's country of origin. My task now is to find out.
You're welcome! Different checkout platforms handle VAT taxes differently, so we do have a column about Payment Processor types in our free Course Creation Toolkit: witandwire.com/coursetoolkit We recommend that resource as a starting point, but from there, you might choose 1-2 platforms to research further. To see their specific VAT/tax handling functionality, you can search for “VAT” in their help articles, typically found in the footer of their websites. Lastly, since I’m not a tax professional, my last tip is to consult with a professional in your country, since they’ll be able to offer the best guidance.
Thank you for this video. I enjoyed the structured presentation and will explore more tutorials video. I am currently supporting Teach for Thailand to explore the new learning , tutoring platform. Your work truly help us assess options and short-longer term strategy. Thank you :)
Another question, if you don't mind Melissa, the output for student of a platform like thinkful - is it interactive , like the authoring tools of Ispring, Adobe captivate ,...etc ? i really appreciate your feedback .... and once again many thanks
Great question. I’m not as familiar with iSpring, but I think they have more interactive features than Thinkific and the options I cover in this platform comparison. But to really know for sure, I’d recommend searching for an iSpring tutorial on RUclips or browsing their website.
I’m looking for a course creation platform that I can also 1. sell course kits on 2. A function where a learner can submit assessments and case studies before being given access to the next course content (I will need to assess and approve first) 3. I can capture emails/email marketing. Can you recommend any please? Thanks 😊
Good question! I recommend downloading Melissa's free resource which includes a side-by-side comparison of Melissa's top recommendations, and it's updated regularly: witandwire.com/download-course-creation-toolkit/ I would recommend choosing a few of your favourite platforms, and testing them out to find if they suit your needs. Team Wit & Wire
Thank you for a great video. I volunteer for a non-profit organization, and we would like to share our training courses for new volunteers. After watching your video, I think Thinkific may be the best option for us since we need course creation and maybe email functionality.
I personally find Mighty Networks to be a bit too complicated as a member, which is why I don't usually use or recommend them for business owners. (There's a lot to click, and I sometimes feel like I get lost in loops.) They have a ton of happy customers, but I personally prefer the simplicity of Circle. I hope that helps!
Very interesting. Did you test the online course features of samcart ? I d like to know about it. No mention of newzenler too it's a good contender in my opinion.
Great question. I haven’t tested either tool recently, so I can’t speak to them in depth. But I’d be curious to hear if anyone else has personal experience.
I"ve commented before, this is an excellent video. Thank you. I do have a question. I am a long time musician and am considering creating "how-to play" courses for guitar and bluegrass banjo. Off the top of your head is there an option that you would prefer? Or, is it a creators choice situation? Thank you again Melissa.
Great question. It sounds like you need a platform that can have written, audio, and video content, which all of the platforms on this list can do. The lessons might look a bit different, so it likely comes down to personal preference rather than capability. I hope that helps!
I'm curious on your thoughts regrading Go High Level - it seems to compare well to Kajabi as an all in one platform, but a much more doable price. Thank you for the info!! :D
You’re welcome! And great question I haven’t tested HighLevel much personally yet, but I’d be curious to hear about others’ experiences. My hunch is that it’s fairly similar, likely with different strengths and weaknesses. (I’d say that for any platform comparison.) For example, they likely have a stronger CRM than Kajabi, but I’m not sure how their other features compare.
@@witandwire Hi Melissa, thank you for your videos! I am also curious as to how you think HighLevel shapes up against the other platforms you mentioned. Speaking from someone who is just researching how to get started. 🙂
If you’re looking for a platform with community, email marketing, and memberships, it sounds like you’d be looking for an all-in-one platform. Our top rec is currently Kajabi: witandwire.com/kajabi That doesn’t mean it’s truly the best pick, since every business has their own unique needs assessment. So beyond that, I’d recommend testing out 1-2 platforms from the video and seeing which suits your needs and preferences best.
Good question! You can set the pricing to free for most platforms. I recommend double checking on the support pages of the platforms you're most interested in. Team Wit & Wire
Thank you very much for the information!🙌👏🙏 A question related to Teachable..if I upload a course and someone is buying it, do I have to issue the invoice to the client( the one who pays the course) or is Teachable the one that gives the client the invoice/receipt ? Thank you so much in advance for this response !🙏🙏
Good question! You'll be able to set up student receipts and invoices yourself. Take a look at this help article for more information: support.teachable.com/hc/en-us/articles/219853067-Student-Receipts-and-Invoices
I love you research and explanation, it really stands out among all the other bias videos on yt. I would like tho know, if you still need a third party website when using thrive cart and is wix a good option if so? Or does thrive course live sone where else?
Thank you! Glad it was helpful. Thrivecart doesn't have video hosting, so you could use a platform such as Loom. I recommend checking out our full review on ThriveCart Learn + here: ruclips.net/video/lPoPTvNoUxo/видео.html
If you’re looking for a course creation platform, my recommendations work for solopreneurs in almost any industry. You can download the free side-by-side comparison here: witandwire.com/coursetoolkit
I’m glad it was helpful! I haven’t personally tested Fresh Learn, so I don’t have any first-hand experience to offer an opinion. But if anyone else uses it or has tested it, I’d love to hear!
Hey Melissa! After uploading my courses on Udemy, I am making the research where to go next. Based on what you said here, I thought Teachable will be my next step but I just read the Google reviews and I must say that majority of reviews sound terrible! Do you have any thoughts?
Great question. I’ve also seen the reviews, although I’ve personally only had a positive experience as a Teachable user. I think it’s up to you to decide if the reviews change your opinion, and if yes, then a lot of the other platforms in this comparison are really excellent.
Great question. I don’t have a summary, but I know only a few have SSO options with Google. (Whether or not that would make it compatible with WordPress, I’m not sure.) So sorry!
Hi there. Thanks for your description and content. My question is I'm trying to build a course that is a mix between written content (like I would make in canva as an ebook) that has a voice over of me as they read, as well as videos. I want to upload videos of Instagram hacks that I've recorded at the end of the course. Is there a way to incorporate both of these styles in one of these courses? and which one would you recommend for that? Thank you!
Great question. It sounds like you need a platform that can have written, audio, and video content, which all of the platforms on this list can do. The lessons might look a bit different, so it likely comes down to personal preference rather than capability. I hope that helps!
Great question. I personally find Mighty Networks to be a bit too complicated as a member, which is why I don't usually use or recommend them for business owners. (There's a lot to click, and I sometimes feel like I get lost in loops.) They have a ton of happy customers, but I personally prefer the simplicity of Circle. I hope that helps!
Learnworlds only good for scorm? I don’t think so. it crosses off all the same boxes as the main ones you highlighted… and a few things that the others don’t do… hmmm
I don’t think they’re only good for SCORM, rather that they’re the #1 pick for anyone who definitely needs it. Other business owners may also enjoy LearnWorlds, and I agree that they have additional unique features.
Thank you! I operate a community of multiple instructors. We want to create an online course site together. Each instructor wants to open their own course and upload videos. Can you recommend a platform that provides these features?
Great question. The feature you’re looking for is usually called “Additional Authors,” “User Roles,” or “JV Partners.” Teachable, Thinkific, Kajabi, and ThriveCart all have the option, and likely others. I’d recommend doing more research on the exact permissions and abilities you’re looking for per platform.
Thanks for a great video. Very helpful. I've got a question about Thinkific. I've got a course created with Rise 360 and I want to put it on Thinkific. Do you (or anyone else in this comment section) know if interactive elements created with Rise 360 (like hotspots on images) will transfer to Thinkific and still work in Thinkific?
Great question. This help article seems to explain that it’s no longer compatible: support.thinkific.com/hc/en-us/articles/360030374034-Import-Adobe-Captivate-Articulate-Storyline-and-Other-Multimedia-Content-to-Your-Course
Thank you so much...one question: I want to create a large program for corporations (which possibly need SCROM)...what would you recommend? I'm overwhelmed. thank you Gaia
If SCORM is a requirement, then I’d recommend LearnWorlds (witandwire.cmo/learnworlds). But since corporations aren’t my typical target audience, there might be other platforms outside of my scope of expertise that could also be a good fit.
Great question. I’ll add the idea for a Skool review to my list, but generally, they are direct competitors with a lot of similar features to Circle. Skool’s community includes only one forum while Circle gives you multiple spaces. Skool has a leaderboard function. They definitely have differences, and I’m guessing various business owners will have their own preferences.
HI!!! So I am a professional dancer and Instructor. I teach a number of master classes online, but bc my students are global, it's impossible to get everyone there for each lesson. I'm looking for a platform that I can upload and manage recorded video lessons, live lessons, with embedded video and-do media, quizzes and exams. Which platform would you recommend... thoughts?
Great question! We recommend checking out these videos that cover these topics (if you haven't seen them already): 1. 7 Best Online Course Platforms in 2024 | Teachable vs. Thinkific vs. Kajabi vs. Podia (ruclips.net/video/eTzGAIzP3sc/видео.htmlsi=MZyhNtYZYz5Qgd7N) You may have already seen it but Melissa talks about the pros and cons of the most popular tools for online course creators in this video. 2. Kajabi Review: How to create and sell online courses in Kajabi: ruclips.net/video/n6FtBuvSA7s/видео.htmlsi=QjWBHE56AOI_hMOv You can grab a free extended 30-day Kajabi trial here: witandwire.com/kajabi 3. Full Tutorial: How to Create & Sell Online Courses with Teachable (ruclips.net/video/xgkhNAEELqA/видео.htmlsi=4XJaG7XwkRd1UCQs) Also, another helpful tool we recommend is downloading our free Complete Course Creation Toolkit: witandwire.com/download-course-creation-toolkit/ Team Wit & Wire
@@webdev8283 I would rather not spend $200 per month, since I only have three Master Classes at the moment.. :) Thoughts? I'm wondering which one has the best Quiz and Exam features as well. Thanks!
@@TheTrailDancer If you’re looking for the best budget option, I typically recommend either: - Systeme: witandwire.com/systeme - Podia: witandwire.com/podia Neither has the best quiz or exam features, and the recommendation would be based on the types of questions you’d be looking for. I’d recommend checking the help articles for each platform to learn more, since it’s not a feature I use often. systeme.io/home?sa=sa0040018547e71bc6f92dcbde32745a7124735106 www.podia.com/?irclickid=QjLwH02WsxyKWzzzPMQu1zQFUkHS0qSwN0QC0k0&irgwc=1
If one changed his mind down the road to switch from the passive income model to the community model (cirle), would it be complicated to migrate the courses between platforms?
I wish there was more info for Wix as that's where my current website is. It would be nice to keep it all in the same place so I'm not paying for multiple subscriptions. I'm okay with paying more for a larger package but to have multiple subscriptions on multiple platforms sounds exhausting.
You can use Wix’s native course creation tools. I have a few students in our program Course Builders who use it and seem happy, but it isn’t something I’ve tested myself. If you want a tool that does everything - including website, email marketing, course creation, community, and services - then Wix might be limiting.
Great question! If you'd like to have a student community, Circle: witandwire.com/circle is my hands- down favorite tool to engage with students (and help them connect with each other). You can create different Spaces for different topics, and it's much more customizable than a Facebook group. Here's a full tutorial of the platform: ruclips.net/video/7gx7z5wr_5Q/видео.htmlsi=viADC49-czFF0RDO If you're looking for our current course recommendations, our Complete Course Toolkit includes the exact equipment & software we recommend to create curriculum, record videos, and sell profitable online courses, including a side-by-side comparison of the best course creation platforms. You can download it here: witandwire.com/download-course-creation-toolkit/
I believe that Thinkific sometimes removes the free plan from their pricing page to test offering free trials instead of their free forever offer. What you can do is sign up for a free trial to one of their paid plans and then they allow you to downgrade to a free forever plan if you are not ready for a paid plan yet. Team Wit & Wire
@@witandwire I believe this is not true currently. Just signed up for the free trial and followed their exact instructions for downgrading to the free plan but it instead canceled my account. Free is not an option at the moment
Good question! We use Teachable and Circle. You might find it helpful to download our Course Creation Toolkit: witandwire.com/download-course-creation-toolkit/ which has a comparison of course creator platforms as well as Melissa's favourite equipment. Team Wit & Wire
Great question. I know Skool is becoming popular, but my biggest issue is the fact that you can only have one community, even if you have 2+ courses. So I find it harder to use and recommend, since I know many business owners run 2+ offers that need different access levels. I talk about it more in this tutorial here: ruclips.net/video/0CLtLGsUgAI/видео.html
Great question. I know Skool is becoming popular, but my biggest issue is the fact that you can only have one community, even if you have 2+ courses. So I find it harder to use and recommend, since I know many business owners run 2+ offers that need different access levels. I’ll talk about it more in an upcoming Circle tutorial, but I hope that helps!
These prices might be nice for those already with a good flow of revenue, but for someone starting out they are a bit much. Every business seems not to realize we are already paying per month for numerous services because EVERY business as bought into the horrible subscription model. Its greed, and nothing more and frankly I'm beyond sick of it all!!!!!
Great question. Each platform is slightly different, so I’d recommend looking in their help articles (found in the footers of their websites) to check for your country’s specific tax needs.
Teachable stuffed me lol. I signed up on the original deal, basically pay as you go and for 3 years all was fine, then they sold the platform and the new owners said..Hey.. you need to upgrade or we'll shut all your courses down. So, I get oinked, didn't pay their £400 a year and they closed me down. OK..thought I, so, I went to Thinkific for a year, which was nice (and they were nice) but at £440 a year with VAT it's ultimately a tad pricey for a small operator like myself. So, now I'm looking for a new one!
Thank you for sharing. In regards to your comment below about Systeme.io, I recommend checking out our video here: ruclips.net/video/bugL3st8Ouc/видео.html You can also check it out free here: witandwire.com/systeme
have you compared these with the AI course generation platforms like coursereau? Can you see people creating a course using AI but structuring and managing with these?
Great question. I haven’t tested coursereau personally, but I know a lot of the platforms on my list have generative AI components. So I think it would depend on what you’re looking for.
Hi, the links you've provided don't work. I've inserted my email 2 times and haven't received anything yet for either the toolkit or the master class. Would be better to actually have a download option instead.
What can you suggest for my client: I provide executive coaching to C teams and senior leaders. First, I need a coaching platform that provides the latest in 1:1 and group coaching. Membership is not important. Then I have courses that support the coaching so I need an excellent course platform. Lots of those - but no one seems to have the complete package. Do you have a recommendation? I love Teachable too, but their coaching product leaves a lot to be desired. Thank you!
Great question. You could also look into Kajabi (witandwire.com/kajabi) or HighLevel (witandwire.com/highlevel), although my experience with the latter is limited.
@@arayahdionna9006 I believe that sometimes Thinkific does remove the free plan from their pricing page to test offering free trials instead of their free forever offer. What you can do is sign up for a free trial to one of their paid plans and then they allow you to downgrade to a free forever plan if you are not ready for a paid plan yet.
Good question! Although it can’t create a full website - just a one page "storefront" - and a lot of its features are minimal, the fact that you can use this one $29/mo tool to sell 1:1 services, capture email leads, and sell digital products is pretty impressive.
Great question. I have a few Wit & Wire students who are happy with the Wix course platform, but I haven’t personally tested it out myself. *There’s no huge marketing advantage either way,* but if you already have a Wix website, I think it would be worth testing!
Great question. I know Skool is becoming popular, but my biggest issue is the fact that you can only have one community, even if you have 2+ courses. So I find it harder to use and recommend, since I know many business owners run 2+ offers that need different access levels. I talk about it more in this tutorial here: ruclips.net/video/0CLtLGsUgAI/видео.html
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⭐ Download our full side-by-side course creation platform comparison here: witandwire.com/cpcomparison
And let me know which one you picked in the comments!
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I hope you're fine.
I would like you to give me some idea about how and where I can find students for online courses on teachable. Could you help me please?
@@djefpetersonlabastil1491 Hi, the link does not work
Unable to download toolkit. Landing page has no links/buttons, just a banner image.
Thanks ,for the information
Honestly, I do not understand why you don't have many subscribers. You deserve more than what you have. Thank you for clarifying the details of those cameras. It is much appreciated. I hope you will have more subscribers in the future. Insha Allah.
I appreciate that, and I'm glad it was helpful!
@@witandwireHi! New Subscriber here! 😃 One question: What do you think about Xperiencify? Thanks!🙌🏼🙏
PS: BTW Can you link in Amazon the Microphone you are using… please?🫣
@@witandwireCan you please do a tutorial of How to Create a Course with Thinkific? BTW Is there any possibility that you OFFER a lower ticket product just directed to a Creation Course Creation (Tech + some MKT ideas) I really want to buy your course buy my current obligations doesn’t allow me to do it.
Yeah, good things are always appreciated. Subscribers will find this channel informative and unique very soon, Inshallah.
Thank you! A no nonsense, highly informative video, delivered simply: just what I needed.
I'm so glad it was helpful!
Actually seeing the course interface is great and is something I haven’t seen elsewhere. I’ve even bought courses just to see the hosting platform interface.
I'm so glad it was helpful!
Excellent reviews. Logical. Smooth. Personable. 5 stars.
Thank you!
I always appreciate your videos. They are always very informative. That's why I'm a subscriber!
Thank you! I really appreciate that!
Hello! Great video, thank you! You are very skilled at delivering helpful information. Just a question: I checked and couldn't see the free plan with Thinkific... they may have changed their format...?
You can find out about their free plan here: www.thinkific.com/get-started/free-account/?
You def deserve to be at the top of the SERP which is where I found you. On top of delivering BIGGLY on the desired info, you have a very pleasant speaking voice and have obviously invested in developing speaking skills (far too rare amongst the talking heads of RUclips!) 🙏🏻👍🏻
Thank you!
Awesome video! thanks Melissa, it’s also worth mentioning that your mug on the right is super-duper cool 😊
Thank you!
Excellent, clear and thorough. Appreciate you!
Thank you!
Wow!! Melissa thanks again for structuring and explaining from all possible angles such hard topic to break apart in pieces. For sure will take your course creation master course one day! Thanks!
I'm so glad it was helpful!
Awesome video, not too many videos all over YT have a content quality like this one. Keep it up.
Thank you!
Full Scope Freelancer should be on this list. For the price, even if they only had a course builder it would be great but thsy have a bunch of other tools as well for building websites, doing email marketing, managing social media, etc... Currently saving me tons of money compared to the alternatives. 👍
I haven’t personally tested Full Scope Freelancer, but I’m familiar with them. So I can’t offer any insights. That's great it's working for you!
Thanks for the shoutout! 😇
thanks for posting this comment. I went to the Full Scope Freelancer site because of your rec. and had a demo and am signing up. it's amazing. I am a real person lol.
I have been looking at ezy course and uteach, but am an absolute beginner and struggling to know what I might need at this stage...thank you for you clear and concise videos, i've learnt so much from you x
I'm so glad you find them helpful!
EzyCourse is great - and support is fantastic.
I was waiting for this!!! Thanks a lot for your detailed analysis! 😁
You're welcome! I'm so glad it was helpful!
Hi! Thank you so much! Do you have any recommendations for creating short induction courses for clients? Thanks!
Good question! You may be interested in Melissa's free training on mini products or courses here: witandwire.com/mini-masters
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Frankly speaking the best video i have seen so far with clear and very informative options.... I just have a question, those all in one like Kajabi or thinkfic, can be integrated with your own website, i mean you use them only to create the course ?? then link this somehow with your own page ??? becuse i just started and was planning to use the other way of having my own website -worpress with LMS integrated, however i need an authoring tool that i can create the course , then upload on LMS .... I'm really confused and need your advise ... any possible way to have a consultation ??
Good question! With All-in-ones you have the ability to create your website, include email marketing, and digital product creation. Currently, Melissa exclusively offers 1:1 consulting calls to students in our signature programs (as an optional paid add-on). So the best way to work with her is through one of our Wit & Wire programs, such as Course Builders or Email Engines. You can find more details about these programs here: www.witandwire.com/courses (but there’s no pressure to join).
Team Wit & Wire
Loved this info! Excited to choose a platform for my Dog Training business. Thank you so much for the tips!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the great overview!
The most important point for me is that the platform pays VAT to the customer's country of origin. My task now is to find out.
You're welcome! Different checkout platforms handle VAT taxes differently, so we do have a column about Payment Processor types in our free Course Creation Toolkit: witandwire.com/coursetoolkit
We recommend that resource as a starting point, but from there, you might choose 1-2 platforms to research further. To see their specific VAT/tax handling functionality, you can search for “VAT” in their help articles, typically found in the footer of their websites.
Lastly, since I’m not a tax professional, my last tip is to consult with a professional in your country, since they’ll be able to offer the best guidance.
Thank you for this video. I enjoyed the structured presentation and will explore more tutorials video. I am currently supporting Teach for Thailand to explore the new learning , tutoring platform. Your work truly help us assess options and short-longer term strategy. Thank you :)
You're welcome! I'm so glad you found it helpful. Best of luck.
Hi which one is suitable for a financial literacy program portal thank you
Another question, if you don't mind Melissa, the output for student of a platform like thinkful - is it interactive , like the authoring tools of Ispring, Adobe captivate ,...etc ? i really appreciate your feedback .... and once again many thanks
Great question. I’m not as familiar with iSpring, but I think they have more interactive features than Thinkific and the options I cover in this platform comparison. But to really know for sure, I’d recommend searching for an iSpring tutorial on RUclips or browsing their website.
Subscribed right away. Learnt a lot from you. Thank you for this content. Great work.
Glad you found it helpful and thank you for subscribing!
Aw I was hoping to see Kartra, great video btw 😄
Thank you!
Systeme now allows customisation of the theme colors so highly recommend them 😊
Thank you for sharing!
Great & concise review.. no bull.. ❤
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
Great review! You're presentation skills are top shelf!
Thank you! I appreciate that.
I’m looking for a course creation platform that I can also 1. sell course kits on 2. A function where a learner can submit assessments and case studies before being given access to the next course content (I will need to assess and approve first) 3. I can capture emails/email marketing. Can you recommend any please? Thanks 😊
Good question! I recommend downloading Melissa's free resource which includes a side-by-side comparison of Melissa's top recommendations, and it's updated regularly: witandwire.com/download-course-creation-toolkit/
I would recommend choosing a few of your favourite platforms, and testing them out to find if they suit your needs.
Team Wit & Wire
Thank you for a great video. I volunteer for a non-profit organization, and we would like to share our training courses for new volunteers. After watching your video, I think Thinkific may be the best option for us since we need course creation and maybe email functionality.
I'm so glad this video was useful!
This is exactly what I needed today! Th😊ank you!
You're welcome! I'm so glad it was helpful!
Thanks so much! Clear, to the point, and made making a decision much easier. New subscriber here!!
Thank you! I'm so glad it was helpful.
Comprehensive review. Thank you. Will you review Mighty Networks? Reason not included?
I personally find Mighty Networks to be a bit too complicated as a member, which is why I don't usually use or recommend them for business owners. (There's a lot to click, and I sometimes feel like I get lost in loops.) They have a ton of happy customers, but I personally prefer the simplicity of Circle. I hope that helps!
Great video! I got a lot of information that I needed in order to make a tough decision. Thank you!
I'm so glad it was helpful!
Wondering if u tried or heard of course creator 360 and how it compares to all these
I haven’t heard of it or tested it personally, so unfortunately, I’m not sure. If anyone has, please share below!
Very interesting. Did you test the online course features of samcart ? I d like to know about it. No mention of newzenler too it's a good contender in my opinion.
Great question. I haven’t tested either tool recently, so I can’t speak to them in depth. But I’d be curious to hear if anyone else has personal experience.
I"ve commented before, this is an excellent video. Thank you. I do have a question. I am a long time musician and am considering creating "how-to play" courses for guitar and bluegrass banjo. Off the top of your head is there an option that you would prefer? Or, is it a creators choice situation? Thank you again Melissa.
Great question. It sounds like you need a platform that can have written, audio, and video content, which all of the platforms on this list can do. The lessons might look a bit different, so it likely comes down to personal preference rather than capability. I hope that helps!
This is excellently done. Thank you!
I'm so glad it was helpful. Thank you! 😊
Ah, just the video I was looking for, thanks for saving me the headache and time...
I'm so glad this was helpful (and saved you the headache)!
Such a great video!! Thank you for this.
You're welcome!
Any thoughts on Course Creator 360?
I truly enjoy listening to you! Thank you for sharing all of this info
Thank you! I'm so glad it was useful.
I'm curious on your thoughts regrading Go High Level - it seems to compare well to Kajabi as an all in one platform, but a much more doable price. Thank you for the info!! :D
You’re welcome! And great question I haven’t tested HighLevel much personally yet, but I’d be curious to hear about others’ experiences.
My hunch is that it’s fairly similar, likely with different strengths and weaknesses. (I’d say that for any platform comparison.) For example, they likely have a stronger CRM than Kajabi, but I’m not sure how their other features compare.
@@witandwire Hi Melissa, thank you for your videos! I am also curious as to how you think HighLevel shapes up against the other platforms you mentioned. Speaking from someone who is just researching how to get started. 🙂
Could you please explain if the course catolag can be downloaded as a pdf file to print out or its strictly online for students to view?
Good question! Are you able to let me know which course platform you're referring to?
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great review. obviously speaking from tons of experience. thank you.
I'm so glad this was helpful!
All these platforms look very much alike. Anyone knows if they running Moodle under the hood?
I recommend using the free trial for some of your top picks to determine which is the best fit for your needs.
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Melissa, what would you recommend for teaching baking? I need community ,e mail marketing and 3 different tier membership options.
If you’re looking for a platform with community, email marketing, and memberships, it sounds like you’d be looking for an all-in-one platform. Our top rec is currently Kajabi: witandwire.com/kajabi
That doesn’t mean it’s truly the best pick, since every business has their own unique needs assessment. So beyond that, I’d recommend testing out 1-2 platforms from the video and seeing which suits your needs and preferences best.
Thank you for this. One question, is there a platform specifically for creating courses that are meant to be free and not for profit?
Good question! You can set the pricing to free for most platforms. I recommend double checking on the support pages of the platforms you're most interested in.
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Thank you very much for the information!🙌👏🙏 A question related to Teachable..if I upload a course and someone is buying it, do I have to issue the invoice to the client( the one who pays the course) or is Teachable the one that gives the client the invoice/receipt ? Thank you so much in advance for this response !🙏🙏
Good question! You'll be able to set up student receipts and invoices yourself. Take a look at this help article for more information: support.teachable.com/hc/en-us/articles/219853067-Student-Receipts-and-Invoices
@@witandwire Thank you soo...sooo..much ! 🙏🙏🙏❤️💐💐💐
I love you research and explanation, it really stands out among all the other bias videos on yt.
I would like tho know, if you still need a third party website when using thrive cart and is wix a good option if so? Or does thrive course live sone where else?
Thank you! Glad it was helpful. Thrivecart doesn't have video hosting, so you could use a platform such as Loom. I recommend checking out our full review on ThriveCart Learn + here: ruclips.net/video/lPoPTvNoUxo/видео.html
@@witandwire Thank You
This is exactly what I needed thank you
I'm so glad it was helpful!
Honestly, you are a treasure. Thank you. Very very helpful
Thank you! Glad it was useful.
Really great breakdown. Subbed.
Thank you! Glad you found it helpful.
thanks! this was so clear and concise! very informative and definitely helped me make this critical decision for my business! much appreciated!
I'm so glad this was helpful to you!
Sincere and sympathetic, thank you!🙂
You're welcome!
What is the best recommendation for online for a stock trading course?
If you’re looking for a course creation platform, my recommendations work for solopreneurs in almost any industry. You can download the free side-by-side comparison here: witandwire.com/coursetoolkit
Hi Melissa, thank you for this video. I am still in the process to pick one. By the way, do you have any comment about Fresh Learn?
I’m glad it was helpful! I haven’t personally tested Fresh Learn, so I don’t have any first-hand experience to offer an opinion. But if anyone else uses it or has tested it, I’d love to hear!
Thank you@@witandwire
You're welcome!
Great video! Thank you for this :)
You're welcome!
Hey Melissa! After uploading my courses on Udemy, I am making the research where to go next. Based on what you said here, I thought Teachable will be my next step but I just read the Google reviews and I must say that majority of reviews sound terrible! Do you have any thoughts?
Great question. I’ve also seen the reviews, although I’ve personally only had a positive experience as a Teachable user. I think it’s up to you to decide if the reviews change your opinion, and if yes, then a lot of the other platforms in this comparison are really excellent.
Have you done a summary of which platforms support single sign on (SSO) from WordPress? Thanks!!
Great question. I don’t have a summary, but I know only a few have SSO options with Google. (Whether or not that would make it compatible with WordPress, I’m not sure.) So sorry!
@@witandwire Thanks!!
Hi there. Thanks for your description and content. My question is I'm trying to build a course that is a mix between written content (like I would make in canva as an ebook) that has a voice over of me as they read, as well as videos. I want to upload videos of Instagram hacks that I've recorded at the end of the course. Is there a way to incorporate both of these styles in one of these courses? and which one would you recommend for that? Thank you!
Great question. It sounds like you need a platform that can have written, audio, and video content, which all of the platforms on this list can do. The lessons might look a bit different, so it likely comes down to personal preference rather than capability. I hope that helps!
thanks! what do you think of Mighty vs Circle?
Great question. I personally find Mighty Networks to be a bit too complicated as a member, which is why I don't usually use or recommend them for business owners. (There's a lot to click, and I sometimes feel like I get lost in loops.) They have a ton of happy customers, but I personally prefer the simplicity of Circle. I hope that helps!
I see, thanks! helpful to know what we're getting into ;-) @@witandwire
Learnworlds only good for scorm? I don’t think so. it crosses off all the same boxes as the main ones you highlighted… and a few things that the others don’t do… hmmm
I don’t think they’re only good for SCORM, rather that they’re the #1 pick for anyone who definitely needs it. Other business owners may also enjoy LearnWorlds, and I agree that they have additional unique features.
Thank you! I operate a community of multiple instructors. We want to create an online course site together. Each instructor wants to open their own course and upload videos. Can you recommend a platform that provides these features?
Great question. The feature you’re looking for is usually called “Additional Authors,” “User Roles,” or “JV Partners.” Teachable, Thinkific, Kajabi, and ThriveCart all have the option, and likely others. I’d recommend doing more research on the exact permissions and abilities you’re looking for per platform.
Thanks for a great video. Very helpful. I've got a question about Thinkific. I've got a course created with Rise 360 and I want to put it on Thinkific. Do you (or anyone else in this comment section) know if interactive elements created with Rise 360 (like hotspots on images) will transfer to Thinkific and still work in Thinkific?
Great question. This help article seems to explain that it’s no longer compatible: support.thinkific.com/hc/en-us/articles/360030374034-Import-Adobe-Captivate-Articulate-Storyline-and-Other-Multimedia-Content-to-Your-Course
@@witandwire Thanks very much for responding to my question and for the link - much appreciated.
Thank you so much...one question: I want to create a large program for corporations (which possibly need SCROM)...what would you recommend? I'm overwhelmed. thank you Gaia
If SCORM is a requirement, then I’d recommend LearnWorlds (witandwire.cmo/learnworlds). But since corporations aren’t my typical target audience, there might be other platforms outside of my scope of expertise that could also be a good fit.
What do you think of Skool platform for memberships?
Great question. I’ll add the idea for a Skool review to my list, but generally, they are direct competitors with a lot of similar features to Circle.
Skool’s community includes only one forum while Circle gives you multiple spaces. Skool has a leaderboard function. They definitely have differences, and I’m guessing various business owners will have their own preferences.
HI!!! So I am a professional dancer and Instructor. I teach a number of master classes online, but bc my students are global, it's impossible to get everyone there for each lesson. I'm looking for a platform that I can upload and manage recorded video lessons, live lessons, with embedded video and-do media, quizzes and exams.
Which platform would you recommend... thoughts?
How much can you afford per month?
Great question!
We recommend checking out these videos that cover these topics (if you haven't seen them already):
1. 7 Best Online Course Platforms in 2024 | Teachable vs. Thinkific vs. Kajabi vs. Podia (ruclips.net/video/eTzGAIzP3sc/видео.htmlsi=MZyhNtYZYz5Qgd7N) You may have already seen it but Melissa talks about the pros and cons of the most popular tools for online course creators in this video.
2. Kajabi Review: How to create and sell online courses in Kajabi: ruclips.net/video/n6FtBuvSA7s/видео.htmlsi=QjWBHE56AOI_hMOv
You can grab a free extended 30-day Kajabi trial here: witandwire.com/kajabi
3. Full Tutorial: How to Create & Sell Online Courses with Teachable (ruclips.net/video/xgkhNAEELqA/видео.htmlsi=4XJaG7XwkRd1UCQs)
Also, another helpful tool we recommend is downloading our free Complete Course Creation Toolkit: witandwire.com/download-course-creation-toolkit/
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@@witandwire I've watched them....
@@webdev8283 I would rather not spend $200 per month, since I only have three Master Classes at the moment.. :)
Thoughts? I'm wondering which one has the best Quiz and Exam features as well.
Thanks!
@@TheTrailDancer If you’re looking for the best budget option, I typically recommend either:
- Systeme: witandwire.com/systeme
- Podia: witandwire.com/podia
Neither has the best quiz or exam features, and the recommendation would be based on the types of questions you’d be looking for. I’d recommend checking the help articles for each platform to learn more, since it’s not a feature I use often.
systeme.io/home?sa=sa0040018547e71bc6f92dcbde32745a7124735106
www.podia.com/?irclickid=QjLwH02WsxyKWzzzPMQu1zQFUkHS0qSwN0QC0k0&irgwc=1
I wish any of these solutions had a better-looking user interface. They all look so dated. Thanks for the comparison!
You're welcome! For sure, it's all about preference.
If one changed his mind down the road to switch from the passive income model to the community model (cirle), would it be complicated to migrate the courses between platforms?
Good question! Circle does have course migration support, you can find out more detail here: migrations.circle.so/
I wish there was more info for Wix as that's where my current website is. It would be nice to keep it all in the same place so I'm not paying for multiple subscriptions. I'm okay with paying more for a larger package but to have multiple subscriptions on multiple platforms sounds exhausting.
You can use Wix’s native course creation tools. I have a few students in our program Course Builders who use it and seem happy, but it isn’t something I’ve tested myself. If you want a tool that does everything - including website, email marketing, course creation, community, and services - then Wix might be limiting.
Great video. What do you think about Ezycourse vs Systeme. I want to do a membership and the community aspect is very important
Great question!
If you'd like to have a student community, Circle: witandwire.com/circle is my hands- down favorite tool to engage with students (and help them connect with each other). You can create different Spaces for different topics, and it's much more customizable than a Facebook group. Here's a full tutorial of the platform: ruclips.net/video/7gx7z5wr_5Q/видео.htmlsi=viADC49-czFF0RDO
If you're looking for our current course recommendations, our Complete Course Toolkit includes the exact equipment & software we recommend to create curriculum, record videos, and sell profitable online courses, including a side-by-side comparison of the best course creation platforms. You can download it here: witandwire.com/download-course-creation-toolkit/
Hi! did thinkific take away their free version?
I believe that Thinkific sometimes removes the free plan from their pricing page to test offering free trials instead of their free forever offer. What you can do is sign up for a free trial to one of their paid plans and then they allow you to downgrade to a free forever plan if you are not ready for a paid plan yet.
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@@witandwire I believe this is not true currently. Just signed up for the free trial and followed their exact instructions for downgrading to the free plan but it instead canceled my account. Free is not an option at the moment
What course creator do you use? What equipment is needed to create a course
Good question! We use Teachable and Circle. You might find it helpful to download our Course Creation Toolkit: witandwire.com/download-course-creation-toolkit/ which has a comparison of course creator platforms as well as Melissa's favourite equipment.
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Whats your thoughts on Skool?
Great question. I know Skool is becoming popular, but my biggest issue is the fact that you can only have one community, even if you have 2+ courses. So I find it harder to use and recommend, since I know many business owners run 2+ offers that need different access levels. I talk about it more in this tutorial here: ruclips.net/video/0CLtLGsUgAI/видео.html
Thank you for this!!!
You're so welcome!
What are your thoughts on the Skool platform?
Great question. I know Skool is becoming popular, but my biggest issue is the fact that you can only have one community, even if you have 2+ courses. So I find it harder to use and recommend, since I know many business owners run 2+ offers that need different access levels. I’ll talk about it more in an upcoming Circle tutorial, but I hope that helps!
These prices might be nice for those already with a good flow of revenue, but for someone starting out they are a bit much. Every business seems not to realize we are already paying per month for numerous services because EVERY business as bought into the horrible subscription model. Its greed, and nothing more and frankly I'm beyond sick of it all!!!!!
That’s fair feedback.
can you reccomend a EU /germany based platform for tax reasons which is still a reasonable one to start with?
Payhip. They manage your taxes.
Great question. Each platform is slightly different, so I’d recommend looking in their help articles (found in the footers of their websites) to check for your country’s specific tax needs.
Teachable stuffed me lol. I signed up on the original deal, basically pay as you go and for 3 years all was fine, then they sold the platform and the new owners said..Hey.. you need to upgrade or we'll shut all your courses down. So, I get oinked, didn't pay their £400 a year and they closed me down. OK..thought I, so, I went to Thinkific for a year, which was nice (and they were nice) but at £440 a year with VAT it's ultimately a tad pricey for a small operator like myself. So, now I'm looking for a new one!
Have you found one?
@@timeascause7431 Yeah going with System i.o at $16 a month..I'll give em a try!
Thank you for sharing. In regards to your comment below about Systeme.io, I recommend checking out our video here: ruclips.net/video/bugL3st8Ouc/видео.html
You can also check it out free here: witandwire.com/systeme
have you compared these with the AI course generation platforms like coursereau? Can you see people creating a course using AI but structuring and managing with these?
Just a little tip: Don't upload AI course on Udemy. I've seen people asking this question often. Udemy bans AI content.
Great question. I haven’t tested coursereau personally, but I know a lot of the platforms on my list have generative AI components. So I think it would depend on what you’re looking for.
Hi, the links you've provided don't work. I've inserted my email 2 times and haven't received anything yet for either the toolkit or the master class. Would be better to actually have a download option instead.
Hi there,
We're sorry the toolkit wasn't delivered. If you email us at hello@witandwire.com we'll be sure to send it over.
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Can you comment on FEA Create vs Kijabi i need to choose
Good question! I haven’t personally tested FEA Create, but I’d love to hear if anyone else has personal experience.
Did Thinkific discontinue their free plan that you mention in your summary?
We found it! Thanks for your great content.
Great!
What can you suggest for my client: I provide executive coaching to C teams and senior leaders. First, I need a coaching platform that provides the latest in 1:1 and group coaching. Membership is not important. Then I have courses that support the coaching so I need an excellent course platform. Lots of those - but no one seems to have the complete package. Do you have a recommendation? I love Teachable too, but their coaching product leaves a lot to be desired. Thank you!
Great question. You could also look into Kajabi (witandwire.com/kajabi) or HighLevel (witandwire.com/highlevel), although my experience with the latter is limited.
Great Stuff! Well done...
I'm so glad it was helpful!
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Can you tell how to get to thinkific free plan? I am not able to locate it at this moment
You can get a 14 day free trial with Thinkific here: witandwire.com/thinkific
@@witandwire okay so they no longer just have a free plan?
@@arayahdionna9006 I believe that sometimes Thinkific does remove the free plan from their pricing page to test offering free trials instead of their free forever offer. What you can do is sign up for a free trial to one of their paid plans and then they allow you to downgrade to a free forever plan if you are not ready for a paid plan yet.
such a useful video, thanks!
I'm so glad it was useful!
SUPEEERR Helpful thank you 🙏🙏
Glad it was helpful!
Course ai didn’t even get a mention….what is your thoughts??
Great question. It depends what you’re looking for, but for me personally, I don’t tend to use the course platform AI tools.
If I wanted to sale supplies and have them shipped to the consumer is that considered a digital product? Just wanted a better understanding
No, digital products aren't physical products.
Super helpful! Thank you
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful.
what do you think about Stan store?
Good question! Although it can’t create a full website - just a one page "storefront" - and a lot of its features are minimal, the fact that you can use this one $29/mo tool to sell 1:1 services, capture email leads, and sell digital products is pretty impressive.
Thank you - extremely helpful
You're welcome! We're so glad it was helpful!
Clean video 👍👍
Thank you!
Please do not speed up your videos, itˋs very disturbing to otherwise great content and presentation.
Thanks for sharing! You can also adjust the playback speed so it's slower in the settings.
What about native options with website platforms like Wix? Is there a marketing benefit to doing these third party options?
Great question. I have a few Wit & Wire students who are happy with the Wix course platform, but I haven’t personally tested it out myself. *There’s no huge marketing advantage either way,* but if you already have a Wix website, I think it would be worth testing!
I watched to find out about SKOOL😢Why wasn't it mentioned??
Great question. I know Skool is becoming popular, but my biggest issue is the fact that you can only have one community, even if you have 2+ courses. So I find it harder to use and recommend, since I know many business owners run 2+ offers that need different access levels. I talk about it more in this tutorial here: ruclips.net/video/0CLtLGsUgAI/видео.html
Melissa, you are amazing. Packed full of value. Thank you
Thank you, Tom! I appreciate that, and glad it was helpful!
Does teachable will work in india ?? For payments and others?
You can see the full eligibility list here: support.teachable.com/hc/en-us/articles/360017429532-Teachable-Pay
Thank you for this video.
You're welcome!