Comparing Teaching Platforms: Fees, Pros & Smart Strategies

Elizabeth McMann Author

Compare fees, commissions, and earning potential across popular teaching platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers, Classful, and Outschool. Learn how to m

Hi there,

As you start creating and selling your online classes or educational resources, one of the biggest questions is:

Where should I list my content?

Let’s break down a few popular platforms so you can see how they compare—especially when it comes to fees and earning potential.

Platform Fee Comparison (Simplified)

Teachers Pay Teachers

• Basic sellers earn about 55% of each sale
• Premium sellers earn about 80%, plus a yearly fee (~$59.95)
• Small transaction fees per sale

Classful

• 5% platform fee + payment processing (~2.9% + $0.30)
• No upfront cost
• Keep the majority of your earnings

Outschool

• Takes about 30% commission
• Teachers keep 70% of class price
• Built-in student audience and live class system

Homeschool Resource Co.

• Free plan: keep 50% of each sale
• Paid plans available with higher earnings percentages
• No large upfront commitment required to start

Teach Me Truth

• Focused on training and community-based teaching
• Teachers earn 70% of class price
• Christian non-profit platform

TeacherStore.io

• Free trial or subscription

• Access to the Community & LIVE Weekly Trainings

• 80% Sales Payout Rate + Zero Transaction Fees

What This Means for You

• Some platforms charge higher commissions but bring traffic
• Others charge lower fees but require more self-promotion
• There’s no “one-size-fits-all” option—it depends on your goals

Smart Strategy: Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket

Many successful educators list their content on multiple platforms instead of building their own site right away.

Here’s why:

1. More visibility
Different platforms attract different audiences—parents, teachers, homeschoolers.

2. Faster income
You can start earning immediately without building your own website.

3. Lower risk
No big upfront investment or tech setup required.

4. Built-in trust
Platforms already have credibility and traffic.

5. Multiple income streams
If one platform slows down, others can still generate sales.

Final Thought

You don’t have to choose just one.

A simple (and powerful) approach is to:

• Start listing your resources on platforms like Classful
• Expand to others over time
• Then decide later if building your own platform makes sense

This lets you grow your income while learning what works—without the overwhelm.

Keep going—you’re building something that can truly make an impact.

Are you struggling with knowing where to begin?

💛 Step 1: Sign up for my free self-paced training. This will teach you how to create classes & worksheets.

💛 Step 2: Join the 30-Day Challenge with real community and accountability. Learn where to list classes, how to get free advertising, create marketing campaigns & watch your sales boom.

💛 Step 3: Continue the journey with my Creators Club. Optional: access to community & all our creator resources.

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