Podia review
Updated September 28, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Podia is a single paid plan that covers a site, a store and a landing page, which suits a small business selling online without a web team. Cost is the catch: entry sits high and the free plan is no, so the 14-day trial is the only free look.
Key facts
- Best for
- Small businesses wanting one builder for a site, a store and landing pages.
- Price from
- $49 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free plan
- No (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- E-commerce plan price
- $49 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Transaction fee
- 0% to 5% (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free trial length
- 14 days (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Builder type
- Site, Store, Landing (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Podia Labs, Inc. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2014 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Audience
- Small business
- Pricing model
- Free trial
- Official website
- podia.com
Email marketing
- Free trial length
- 14 days (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Podia Labs, Inc. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2014 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Audience
- Small business
- Pricing model
- Free trial
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- LinkedInXyoutube.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Site, store and landing pages come from one plan, since site, store and landing lists all three.
- The 14-day free trial is the same length as the 14 typical trial, so a store can be built before paying.
- A transaction fee of 0% to 5% keeps per-sale cost near the 0% typical rate in this set.
- Support covers email, chat and help centre, so help is easy to reach without leaving the product.
Cons
- The free plan is no, so the 14-day trial is the only free look.
- Entry at $49 is well above the €7.89 median for this group.
- Support is limited to email, chat and help centre.
Who it suits
- A small business selling products or services, which is the small business Podia lists.
- Founders who want a store and a site on the same subscription rather than two separate tools.
- Sellers who can absorb a transaction fee of 0% to 5% on top of $49.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers wanting a free tier: the free plan is no and the 14-day trial ends.
- Price-first shoppers who can find a lower entry quote elsewhere, such as Ko-fi at $12.
- Shoppers comparing a different currency, such as Mitienda Uruguay at UYU 400.
How it compares on our data
Podia ranks low on both price measures compared here. It places 174 of 199 brands on price from, and 133 of 160 on the e-commerce plan price. Buyers sorting by cost will find cheaper builders and store platforms higher up the list.
Intro and renewal prices
Entry runs through a free trial of 14 days, because the free plan is no. The paid plan starts at $49, which is the same figure as the e-commerce plan price $49, and that plan price is what carries on after the trial, so entry and renewal match. Sales on top of it add a transaction fee of 0% to 5%.
How Podia compares
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Podia cost to start?+
The paid plan starts at $49, and the e-commerce plan carries the same $49 figure, so selling does not push you onto a pricier tier. Entry and renewal use the same plan price rather than a lower introductory rate that steps up later.
Is there a free plan?+
No. The free plan is no, so nothing keeps running for nothing once the trial ends. The free trial lasts 14 days, which gives room to build a site, a store or a landing page before committing to $49.
Does Podia charge a transaction fee?+
Yes, and the amount depends on the plan. The fee runs 0% to 5%, while the typical rate across this set sits at 0%, so many sellers pay nothing on top of their plan. Volume sellers should weigh that percentage against the flat $49.
What does the plan include?+
A single subscription covers site, store and landing, so a site, a store and a landing page sit on the same plan. Podia lists its audience as small business, so the tools are pitched at a small operation rather than a large team.
How does Podia rank on price?+
Low. Podia places 174 of 199 brands on price from and 133 of 160 on the e-commerce plan price. Its cost score of 3.2 matches the overall 3.2, so price is the weak side.
Who is Podia built for?+
Small businesses. The stated audience is small business, and the same plan handles a site, a store and a landing page, which suits a founder selling a product or a service without a web team. The company behind it is Podia Labs, Inc., based in the US.
How do I get help if something breaks?+
Support runs on email, chat and help centre, which covers email, live chat and a help centre. A help centre is the most common channel in this set at 84.5%, and a phone line is the exception here rather than the norm.
Sources
- podia.com/about checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded
“We've been doing this since 2014 and we're not going anywhere.”
- podia.com/pricing checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Audience, Builder type, Free plan, Free trial length, Pricing model, Support channels, Transaction fee
“Join 15,000+ creators running their business on Podia.”
- podia.com/switch checked September 26, 2026
Backs: E-commerce plan price, Price from
“Plans start at $42/month billed annually, or $49 month to month.”
- podia.com/terms checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity
“mailed to 228 Park Ave S, PMB 96490, New York, New York 10003”
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Podia
Small businesses wanting one builder for a site, a store and landing pages.