The short answer
Shaker wins on fee math above $840 in monthly gross revenue.
Podia Mover is modeled at $42 per month plus a 5% transaction fee. Shaker is $84 per month with no Podia transaction fee. The $42 subscription difference is erased when 5% of monthly sales reaches $42.
Plan comparison
Podia Mover vs Shaker at a glance
| Plan | Annual-plan equivalent | Podia transaction fee | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mover | $42/month | 5% | Early-stage creators below the break-even point |
| Shaker | $84/month | 0% | Growing sales or a need for affiliates, PayPal, or Zapier |
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Examples
What Podia costs at three revenue levels
These examples count the subscription and Podia transaction fee only, keeping payment processing out so the plan difference stays clear.
| Monthly gross | Mover cost | Shaker cost | Lower-cost plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | $67 | $84 | Mover by $17 |
| $1,000 | $92 | $84 | Shaker by $8 |
| $3,000 | $192 | $84 | Shaker by $108 |
The decision
Upgrade for economics—or for the missing tools
Revenue is not the only reason to choose Shaker. Podia positions it as the plan for creators who need affiliate marketing, PayPal, and Zapier. If those tools replace separate software or unlock an important sales channel, Shaker may make sense before $840.
Mover remains the more economical starting point when monthly sales are below the threshold and its feature set covers the business.
Important distinction
Podia has two different affiliate concepts
Shaker lets a creator run an affiliate program for their own products. Separately, Podia operates a partner program that pays approved publishers for referring new Podia customers. CourseProfit Lab has not added a Podia partner link; the button below remains a direct, non-affiliate link.
Frequently asked
Podia fee questions
When does Shaker become cheaper than Mover?
Above $840 in monthly gross revenue using annual-plan monthly equivalents. At exactly $840, both modeled platform costs are $84.
Does the 5% include payment processing?
No. Payment processing is an additional cost and depends on your provider, payment method, and country.
Which Podia plan includes affiliate tools?
Podia lists affiliate marketing on Shaker. That feature helps you recruit people to promote your own products.
Primary source
Check the current terms before buying
Pricing and features were checked against Podia’s official pricing page on July 17, 2026.
The Podia link is currently direct and non-affiliate.