The Best Udemy Alternative
for Course Creators
Your knowledge. Your courses. Your revenue.
Udemy takes 50-63% of your course sales (or 75% on their promotions). Host your courses independently and keep 99% with PayRequest.
PayRequest vs Udemy
See how PayRequest compares to Udemy across key features and pricing.
| Feature | PayRequest | Udemy |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Share | You keep ~99% | You keep 37-50% |
| Set Your Own Prices | Frequent $9.99 sales | |
| Direct Student Relationship | ||
| Own Student Data | Limited emails | |
| Payment Methods | 20+ (iDEAL, Cards, SEPA) | Platform only |
| Course Hosting | Self-hosted / any platform | Udemy only |
| Membership/Subscription | ||
| Course Bundles | Limited | |
| Payout Speed | Instant | Monthly, 45+ days |
| Branded Experience | Udemy branded |
Why Creators Choose PayRequest
Everything you need to sell digital products, subscriptions, and more.
Keep 99% of Your Course Sales
Udemy keeps 50-63% of most sales (up to 75% on their promo sales). With PayRequest, only ~1% processing fees.
No $9.99 Fire Sales
Your courses won't be discounted to $9.99 without your control. Price based on value.
Own Your Student Relationships
Build your email list. Engage students directly. Udemy limits how you can contact your own students.
Instant Payouts
Udemy pays monthly with 45+ day delays. With PayRequest, get paid when students enroll.
Sell Memberships
Offer course subscriptions or membership access. Recurring revenue, not one-time sales.
Course Bundles
Create and sell course bundles. Package your curriculum how you want, not how Udemy wants.
Perfect For
Professionals who are ready to build direct client relationships
Established Instructors
You have an audience. Sell directly to them and keep 99% instead of 37-50%.
Professional Trainers
Corporate training deserves professional pricing. No surprise $9.99 discounts.
Certification Programs
Offer certification courses with proper pricing and professional invoicing.
Coaching + Courses
Bundle courses with coaching. Sell packages that combine content with access.
Community Educators
Build a learning community. Memberships, courses, and community access in one.
Workshop Creators
Sell workshop access and recordings. Live events plus on-demand, fully controlled.
Where to Host Your Videos?
PayRequest handles payments, not video hosting. For course delivery, consider:
- Vimeo OTT - Professional video hosting with your branding
- Teachable/Thinkific - Course platforms (use PayRequest as alternative payment)
- Your own website - Self-hosted with membership plugin
- YouTube (unlisted) + Google Drive - Budget-friendly option
Note: PayRequest handles payments and digital delivery, not video hosting. Pair it with your preferred course platform or self-host your content.
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