Teachable Affiliate Program

Active

Course platform paying 30% recurring commission for twelve months per referral.

We do not currently earn commission from this program. Outbound links carry our UTM tags only. Full disclosure.

30%Commission
12 monthsRecurring
30 daysCookie duration
PartnerStackNetwork
Aug 12, 2026Last verified

Quick answer

Yes. Teachable runs an active affiliate program paying 30% recurring commission for a full year on every referred sale. Commission stops twelve months after the referred user starts paying. Reported cookie duration is 30 days.

Program overview

Teachable is one of the two dominant hosted course platforms, selling course creation, payments and student management to independent educators. Its affiliate program pays a revenue share capped at one year per referred customer.

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Commission details

30%12 months

30% recurring commission for 12 months per referral

Commission type
Percentage
Recurring
Yes — for 12 months per referral
Currency
USD

Payment and payout details

Payout frequency
Monthly
Minimum payout
Not publicly disclosed
Payment methods
PayPal
Payout currency
USD

Requirements

Applications are reviewed within two to three business days. PartnerStack manages links, reporting and payments.

Promotional restrictions

Paid search (PPC)Not publicly disclosed
Brand-term biddingNot publicly disclosed
Coupon promotionNot publicly disclosed
Email promotionNot publicly disclosed
Deep linkingAllowed
Self-referralNot publicly disclosed

Who this is best for

Good fit

  • Creator-economy publishers
  • Educators teaching course creation

Poor fit

  • Affiliates who want lifetime recurring in this category

Pros and limitations

Pros

  • Strong brand recognition converts well
  • No requirement to be a paying customer
  • 30% is competitive for the category

Limitations

  • Twelve-month cap where category rivals pay lifetime
  • A 30-day cookie is short for a considered purchase

How to join

  1. 1Apply through the Teachable affiliate page
  2. 2Wait for approval
  3. 3Access links and creatives

Estimate earnings from this program

Prefilled with Teachable's published terms. Adjust plan value and retention to match the audience you would actually send.

Month 1 commission
Estimated year 1 commission
Run-rate at month 12
Lifetime value per referral

These are estimates, not guaranteed earnings for Teachable. They assume a constant referral rate and a flat monthly retention rate, and they exclude refunds, clawbacks, approval rates and payout thresholds. Real results vary widely.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Teachable pay lifetime commission?

No. Teachable caps recurring commission at twelve months per referred customer. Thinkific and Kajabi both pay for the lifetime of the account, which is the main structural difference between them.

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