Course and community platforms for newsletter writers

A course is the natural next product for a newsletter that teaches something.

3 that fit newsletter writers

We only list tools here that a newsletter writer would actually reach for. For the full field, including Kajabi, Teachable, Thinkific, Skool, Mighty Networks, LearnWorlds, Whop, see all course and community platforms.

1.Podia

Simple storefront for courses, downloads and email.

Podia sells courses, downloads, webinars and coaching from one storefront, with email and a website included. It aims to be simple rather than exhaustive.

For newsletter writers: Solo creators who sell a mix of small products.

  • Very simple to use
  • Courses, downloads and email in one
  • Clean storefront
  • Fewer advanced course features
  • Design customisation is limited
Best for
Solo creators who sell a mix of small products.
Free plan
Check site
How it charges
Monthly plans; fees vary by plan

Community platform with courses and events.

Circle hosts branded communities with discussions, courses, live events and paid memberships, on web and mobile apps.

For newsletter writers: Paid communities with a polished, branded feel.

  • Clean, customisable community spaces
  • Courses, events and paywalls built in
  • Mobile apps
  • Costs more than simpler community tools
  • Course features lighter than a full LMS
Best for
Paid communities with a polished, branded feel.
Free plan
Check site
How it charges
Monthly or yearly plans

Funnels, email, courses and checkout, with a free plan.

systeme.io is an all-in-one platform for sales funnels, email marketing, online courses, memberships and checkout, with a free plan to start.

For newsletter writers: Creators launching a first funnel and course on a small budget.

  • Free plan covers a real setup
  • Everything in one place
  • Simple to learn
  • Design less flexible than dedicated tools
  • One vendor for many jobs
Best for
Creators launching a first funnel and course on a small budget.
Free plan
Yes
How it charges
Free plan, then monthly plans