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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: ₹0 to start, 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.

Branded mobile app

₹0

Native Android app with your name, logo, and colors. Published to Play Store.

Custom website

₹0

academy.com–style site with course catalog, checkout, blog. SSL & hosting included.

Per sale only

5%

Charged only when a student pays for a course. Excludes payment gateway. No sale = no fee. Ever.

Real example · ₹1,000 course sold

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

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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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