SamCart
A SamCart alternative for selling digital products.
Podia is an affordable alternative to SamCart that lets you create, host, and sell your online courses, digital downloads, webinars, and memberships.
Sell everything under one roof.
Podia lets you sell a lot more than just memberships. 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 SamCart.
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.
Sell more than just downloads.
Feeling limited by SamCart? Use Podia to sell whatever you want, from online courses and membership subscriptions to templates, guides, audio files, and more.
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. SamCart
Podia
SamCart
Price
Podia isStarts at $39/mo
SamCart isStarts at $49/mo
Free migrations
Podia is yes
SamCart is no
Online courses
Podia is yes
SamCart is yes
Memberships
Podia is yes
SamCart is no
Downloads
Podia is yes
SamCart is yes
Webinars
Podia is yes
SamCart is no
Email marketing
Podia is yes
SamCart is yes
Unlimited products
Podia is yes
SamCart is yes
Unlimited customers
Podia is yes
SamCart is yes
Unlimited membership plans
Podia is yes
SamCart is no
Your own website
Podia is yes
SamCart is yes
Teammates
Podia is yes
SamCart isYes (on $99/mo plan)
Buy buttons
Podia is yes
SamCart is yes
Messaging
Podia is yes
SamCart is no
Built-in affiliate program
Podia isYes (on Shaker plan)
SamCart is yes
Live chat support
Podia is yes
SamCart is no
Why creators are making the switch from SamCart 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!
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 live chat support, 7 days a week.
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.
I have tried many other platforms and decided to use Podia because of its simplicity. Not only is it user friendly, it provides a great experience for my students as well. Running your online coaching business is tough enough, you need a platform like Podia to help you easily create and sell your online classes. This is why I highly recommend Podia to all of my clients.
— Shalena D.I.V.A., CEO of Best Selling Year
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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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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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Yes! We offer free (and hassle-free) migrations on any annual plan. Get started here.
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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.