Easy Digital Downloads
An Easy Digital Downloads alternative that’s actually creator-friendly.
Podia is an alternative to EDD with personal support that includes everything you need for one simple price.
Sell everything under one roof.
Podia lets you sell a lot more than just downloads. Run your entire business on a single platform where you can sell courses, downloads, webinars, and more. Plus, Podia includes a complete site builder, advanced email marketing tools, and more, helping many creators replace 3-6+ tools, including EDD.
A custom site you can be proud of.
Feel confident knowing your audience will love the look and feel of your site, from their first visit through final delivery of your digital products (and beyond!).
A support team that's here for you.
You deserve better than waiting days to get your questions answered. If you have a question or an issue, you can always reach us on live chat, email, phone, or video, regardless of your plan.
Video demo
Podia in action
Wondering if Podia is a better platform for you? Go behind the scenes in this video walkthrough, where Ben will show you the ins and outs of Podia’s software and how it can help your business.
Comparing Podia vs. Easy Digital Downloads
Podia
Easy Digital Downloads
Price
Podia isStarts at $39/mo
Easy Digital Downloads isStarts at $99/year (annual billing required)
Free migrations
Podia is yes
Easy Digital Downloads is no
Online courses
Podia is yes
Easy Digital Downloads is no
Memberships
Podia is yes
Easy Digital Downloads is no
Downloads
Podia is yes
Easy Digital Downloads is yes
Webinars
Podia is yes
Easy Digital Downloads is no
Email marketing
Podia is yes
Easy Digital Downloads isRequires third-party plugin
Unlimited products
Podia is yes
Easy Digital Downloads is yes
Unlimited customers
Podia is yes
Easy Digital Downloads is yes
Unlimited membership plans
Podia is yes
Easy Digital Downloads is no
Your own website
Podia is yes
Easy Digital Downloads isNo, only works on WordPress
Teammates
Podia is yes
Easy Digital Downloads is no
Buy buttons
Podia is yes
Easy Digital Downloads isYes, with restrictions
Messaging
Podia is yes
Easy Digital Downloads is no
Built-in affiliate program
Podia is yes
Easy Digital Downloads isMust purchase Professional Pass
Live chat support
Podia is yes
Easy Digital Downloads is no
Video hosting
Podia is yes
Easy Digital Downloads is no
Why creators are making the switch from Easy Digital Downloads to Podia.
Here are some more of the reasons creators have shared for why they’ve chosen Podia to power their business.
The happiest customers on the internet.
Podia’s customer satisfaction (NPS) scores are in the top 0.01% of all companies on the internet. Feel free to Google our reviews and see for yourself!
No extra transaction fees, no matter how much you sell.
We don’t take a cut of your sales, because you earned it, and you deserve to keep it.
Free migrations.
Sit back, relax, and let us do the heavy lifting. Our migration service makes switching to Podia easy, and is completely free on all annual plans.
Make more sales with friction-free checkout.
Forget complicated checkout experiences that cause frustration and drop off. Our 2-step checkout is the simplest one on the market, and it’s optimized to make you sales.
Podia is for Makers who get stuff done. Within 24 hours of discovering Podia, I transferred all my products over and haven’t looked back. Podia is the iPhone of online courses, memberships, and digital downloads. Simple, easy and aesthetically beautiful, even a complete technophobe can use it. Thank you Podia team!
— Robin Harford, plant-based forager, ethnobotanical researcher, and wild food educator.
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We would LOVE to have you join us on our live weekly demo, every Tuesday at 2PM ET. Register here. If that time isn’t convenient for you, you can still register and receive a replay in your email inbox a few hours after the demo.
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Yes! We offer free (and hassle-free) migrations on any annual plan. Get started here.
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Podia is completely free to try for 14 days, no credit card required and no strings attached. If you’re not head-over-heels in love with it at the end of your trial, you don’t pay a dime!
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Absolutely! You can see how Podia stacks up to many of our competitors right here.
We also have some head-to-head comparisons of other leading platforms in case you’re choosing between those, including:
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We’d love to. Podia’s customer support is here for you, seven days a week. Just reach out to us on live chat and a real, friendly person will be delighted to help you out.