How we work
A transparent research and calculation policy.
The calculator is useful only when its assumptions are visible. This page explains where the numbers come from and what they do—and do not—mean.
Source priority
We prioritize official vendor pricing pages, help-center articles, and published fee documentation. When a promotional page and a detailed support article differ, we favor the source that explains billing conditions and exceptions most clearly.
Calculation method
Estimated net revenue equals gross sales minus the plan subscription, modeled platform fees, per-enrollment charges, and the payment processing rate entered by the visitor. Taxes, refunds, chargebacks, currency conversion, optional add-ons, and negotiated discounts are not included unless clearly stated.
Updates and scheduled price changes
We complete a full pricing audit against official sources at least once each month. The displayed audit date changes only after those sources and the calculator model have been reviewed. If the next review date passes, the calculator automatically marks the audit as overdue instead of silently presenting an artificial newer date.
A documented future price change may be built into the model with its effective date, as with Thinkific’s August 2026 increase. Visitors should still confirm the final checkout price.
Feature commentary
Feature notes are designed as short decision prompts, not exhaustive product reviews. Plan limits and feature availability change more often than formulas, so the vendor’s current comparison table remains the final authority.
Distribution and audience development
We create pages around real pricing, fee, and platform-selection questions, then make them discoverable through organic search and the CourseProfit Lab LinkedIn company page. We do not purchase traffic, followers, reviews, or mailing lists, and we do not describe projected reach as established audience data.
Commercial independence
Affiliate eligibility, commission amount, or approval status does not affect rank order. Sponsored placement would be labeled separately; CourseProfit Lab does not currently sell sponsored rankings.
Corrections
If you spot an outdated price or a calculation issue, contact CourseProfit Lab through the public LinkedIn company page. We review corrections against primary sources before changing the model.