--- description: Learn more about Thinkific price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in South Africa. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Thinkific Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Hospitality LMS Software](/directory/32444/hospitality-lms/software) > [Thinkific](/software/132888/thinkific) # Thinkific Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/132888/thinkific Page: 1 / 10\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/132888/thinkific?page=2) > Thinkific is an LMS that lets users create, market, and sell online courses using a drag-and-drop builder and payment tools. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 207 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Thinkific? Thinkific is used by online course creators, professional training academies, educational companies, subject matter experts, coaches, and membership site operators. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 207 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Thinkific - **Location**: Vancouver, Canada - **Founded**: 2012 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$40,00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Georgian, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Assessment Management - Assignment Management - Asynchronous Learning - Audio/Video Recording - Billing & Invoicing - Blended Learning - Certification & Licensing - Class Scheduling - Client Management - Commenting/Notes - Content Library - Content Management - Course Authoring - Course Management - Course Publishing - Course Tracking - Customizable Branding - Customizable Templates - Data Import/Export - Employee Portal - Event Calendar - Gamification - Interactive Content - Learner Portal - Learning Management - Learning Paths/Tracks - Mobile Access - Mobile App - Mobile Learning - Progress Tracking - Real-time Broadcasting - Reporting & Statistics - Reporting/Analytics - SCORM Compliance - Self-Service Content Curation - Self-paced Learning - Social Learning - Storyboarding - Student Information/Records - Student Management - Template Management - Tests/Assessments - Third-Party Integrations - Training Administration - Training Management - User Management - Virtual Classroom ... and 9 more features ## Integrations (32 total) - AWeber - Accredible - ActiveCampaign - Brillium Solution - CartStack - Constant Contact - Google Analytics 360 - Google Tag Manager 360 - HubSpot CRM - Invoicebus - Keap - Kit - Lessonspace - Meta for Business - Mixpanel ... and 17 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Hospitality LMS Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/32444/hospitality-lms/software) ## Related Categories - [Hospitality LMS Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/32444/hospitality-lms/software) - [Learning Management Systems](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30020/learning-management-system/software) - [Course Authoring Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30021/course-authoring/software) - [eLearning Authoring Tools](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31278/elearning-authoring-tools/software) - [Learning Experience Platforms](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31698/learning-experience-platform/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Thinkific did that and more: it made administration so much easier with the number of payment options available I also have very good experience with customer support they usually reply within hours > > **Cons**: It's just my thing I guess but I really don't like that part of courses are called chapters and lessons are part of chapters could be confusing > > An easy to use experience yet complex options and professional support these are what I get from think of definitely a good value for money ----- ### "Covers the basics" — 3.0/5 > **French** | *10 October 2025* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: It gets the job done if your needs are basic. It’s straightforward to use and handles core functions like organizing content, course creation and managing users, but it doesn’t go much beyond that - in my case. > > **Cons**: As our needs evolved, Thinkific just couldn’t keep up. It’s fine for basic course delivery, but we eventually needed more flexibility and functionality than the platform could offer — which is why we decided to move on. > > Overall, it was a decent experience. Thinkific worked well when our needs were fairly simple — it’s reliable for basic course setup and delivery. But as things grew and we needed more advanced features and flexibility, it became clear that it wasn’t the right long-term fit for us. ----- ### "I love my Thinkific" — 5.0/5 > **Anthony** | *20 February 2026* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of course creation and adding downloadable PDFs. I also love the fact that thinkific has monthly payment options for my students\! > > **Cons**: Nothing really to be disappointed about with thinkific course creating abilities and lesson formation. > > From start to finish with my course creation, it has been great for a person like me who is not very tech savvy\! I Alison like the social hub set up for my cohort students\! ----- ### "Truth For all" — 5.0/5 > **Avril** | *13 December 2025* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: One of the things I like is that I don’t have to know anything about coding for me to be able to make a website. > > **Cons**: If I had to choose one it would be that the free option isn’t available. It gave me more options when creating courses. > > There is a bit of reading and experimentation necessary. However it’s pretty intuitive to use once you have minimal editing skills. ----- ### "Excellent Value and Superb Support for Training Providers" — 5.0/5 > **Daniel** | *08 November 2025* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Thinkific delivers exceptional value for training providers. The platform is intuitive, reliable, and visually clean — ideal for building structured, professional courses. Their customer support team is one of the best I’ve experienced: fast, friendly, and genuinely proactive in solving issues. Uploading, organizing, and managing content feels seamless once you get used to the flow. > > **Cons**: Some AI-powered enhancements could make course creation faster, especially when migrating or duplicating content across courses. The new AI landing page builder is visually nice but still limited in customization compared to the classic editor. A few automation options (like quiz imports or batch updates) would be great additions for power users. > > ’ve been using Thinkific to host a professional training program for the financial certification industry. The experience has been smooth and rewarding. The platform’s structure helps maintain a high-quality learning flow, and the flexibility to integrate videos, quizzes, and marketing elements makes it suitable for both institutional and individual learners. Overall, it’s a strong, dependable platform that continues to evolve with user feedback. ----- Page: 1 / 10\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/132888/thinkific?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/132888/thinkific) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | da | | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fi | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nb | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pl | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | | sv | | ----- ## Structured Data