Same 5%, minus $49
Podia’s entry plan costs $49/month plus 5%. ScaleEdges costs nothing plus 5%.
ScaleEdges vs Podia
Podia charges $49 a month and still takes 5%. We take 5% and charge nothing.
Podia has no free plan, keeps a 5% fee on its entry plan and saves upsells and affiliates for its $99 tier. ScaleEdges includes them all for free.
Coming from Podia? 0% fees for your first 3 months, plus 30 days of Grow free. No card needed.
Marketing included
Upsells, affiliates, coupons, loyalty and cart recovery are free, not behind a $99 tier.
AI that does the work
Ask Lumia to create a product, a coupon or an upsell. You check the preview, it applies the change.
The math
What you pay each month.
Platform fees for an average order of $25, with the cheapest option on each side.
| Monthly sales | ScaleEdges | Podia | You keep, per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50020 orders | €25 | $74Mover (5%) | +$528 |
| $2,00080 orders | €30 | $99Shaker (0%) | +$756 |
| $10,000400 orders | €30 | $99Shaker (0%) | +$756 |
Cheapest Podia plan for each volume, monthly billing. Card processing is charged on top on both platforms. ScaleEdges bills in euros, competitors in US dollars. Yearly savings convert euros at €1 = $1.20 to stay on the safe side.
Feature by feature
ScaleEdges vs Podia.
| Feature |  ScaleEdges |  Podia |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Price to start | Free | $49/month |
| Free plan | Free forever | Not available |
| Transaction fee on the cheapest plan | 5% | 5% + $49/month |
| 0% transaction fee | €30/month | $99/month |
| Number of products | Unlimited | Limited on the $49 plan |
| Free trial | 30 days, then free forever | 30 days, then $49/month |
| Store and design | ||
| Full store with cart and customer library | Included for free | Included |
| Custom domain | Included for free | Included |
| Website builder with pages and blog | Included for free | Included |
| A/B testing | Included in any paid plan | Not available |
| What you can sell | ||
| Digital downloads | Included for free | Included |
| Courses and content pages | Included for free | Included |
| Memberships and subscriptions | Included for free | Included |
| Coaching sessions | Included for free | Included |
| Bundles | Included for free | Included |
| Marketing | ||
| Coupons | Unlimited, for free | Included |
| Upsells | Unlimited, for free | $99/month plan |
| Email campaigns and automations | Included for free (500 emails/month) | Included |
| Loyalty program | Included for free | Not available |
| Customer referral program | Included for free | Not available |
| Affiliate program | Included for free | $99/month plan |
| AI | ||
| AI that acts on your store | Included in any paid plan | Not available |
Information about Podia comes from its public pricing and help pages, checked on 10 October 2026. Spotted a change? Write to [email protected] and we will update this page.
Switching offer
Leaving Podia?
Leaving Podia?
Your first 3 months are on us.
- 0% transaction fee for 3 months, on any plan
- 30 days of Grow free: Lumia AI, A/B testing and team included
- CSV import for your customers and past sales
- 1
Create your store
Sign up and tell us you sell on Podia: you get 30 days of Grow free and 0% fees for your first 3 months.
- 2
Import your customers
Export your customers and sales from Podia as CSV. ScaleEdges maps each column, adds your followers and gives past buyers access to their purchases.
- 3
Connect Stripe and your domain
Connect your Stripe account to get paid directly, point your domain, and your store is live under your own name.
Being fair
Where Podia still shines.
No platform is perfect for everyone. Here is what Podia does well.
Webinars and community
Podia includes webinars and a community space. ScaleEdges focuses on selling and connects to Discord for communities.
Course player
Podia’s course builder is mature. ScaleEdges delivers courses as content pages, files and videos.
F.A.Q.
Switching from Podia.
Is ScaleEdges cheaper than Podia?
Yes at every volume. Podia starts at $49/month plus 5%; ScaleEdges starts free plus 5%, and 0% costs €30/month against $99 on Podia.
Can I move my Podia customers?
Export your customers and sales as CSV, then import them in Communication → Followers and Sales → Import. Past buyers get access to their purchases in their ScaleEdges library.
Do I get upsells and affiliates for free?
Yes. Upsells, cross-sells, coupons, affiliates, loyalty and referral programs are all included in the free plan.
Bring your Podia audience
somewhere that is yours.
0% fees for 3 months, 30 days of Grow free, no card.
Switch from Podia