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.
Comparing Podia vs. Easy Digital Downloads
Podia
Easy Digital Downloads
Free plan
Podia is yes
Easy Digital Downloads is no
Price
Podia isFree, or $4/month to $89/month
Easy Digital Downloads is$199/year to $999/year
Remove transaction fees
Podia is yes
Easy Digital Downloads is yes
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
Blogging
Podia is yes
Easy Digital Downloads is no
Teammates
Podia is yes
Easy Digital Downloads is no
Messaging
Podia is yes
Easy Digital Downloads is no
Built-in affiliate program
Podia is yes
Easy Digital Downloads isRequires third-party plugin
Chat support
Podia is yes
Easy Digital Downloads is no
Video hosting
Podia is yes
Easy Digital Downloads is no
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.
Sell everything under one roof.
With Podia, you can run your entire business on a single platform and sell digital downloads, online courses, webinars, coaching, and communities. Podia also includes a complete site builder, email marketing, and more, helping many creators replace 3-6+ tools, including Easy Digital Downloads (EDD).
A custom site you can be proud of.
Build an entire website for your business, complete with unlimited sales pages, with our easier-than-drag-and-drop page builder. From hosting to content delivery, we’ve got you covered.
A support team that's here for you.
The number one reason people cite for loving Podia? Our customer service. We’re always here to help with real people offering chat support 7 days a week.
Podia has been a game-changer for me on my journey of creating literacy courses for fellow teachers. The easy-to-use design interface is not just user-friendly; it’s a warm and welcoming canvas that turns course creation into a joyous experience. Thanks to Podia, I’ve found a creative haven where my passion for teaching seamlessly meets the art of design, making education a truly delightful endeavor.
— Ruby Ortiz, Sylph Creatives
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!
Connect with integrated email marketing.
With Podia Email, you can design beautiful emails, create automated campaigns, tag and segment your audience, and send as many messages as you want. Everything is already connected to your products and customers.
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 Mover and Shaker 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.
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Absolutely! You can check out our Podia demo site, which we’ve built to show you what the Podia experience will look like for both you and your customers.
There are also dozens of creator example sites on our Examples page, so you can see what other creators just like you have built using Podia.
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Yes! We offer free (and hassle-free) migrations on all annual Mover and Shaker plans. Get started here.
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Yes! Podia has a free forever plan that includes your full website, blogging, one digital download, one coaching product, customer chat messaging, and your online community. Sign up for free today to see for yourself!
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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 chat and a real, friendly person will be delighted to help you out.