Memberspot
German course and community platform from Ludwigsburg with 0% transaction fees on every plan and EU hosting, from EUR 49 a month
Quick Overview
| Company | Memberspot GmbH |
|---|---|
| Category | Online Course Platforms |
| Headquarters | Ludwigsburg, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | EU hosting stated by the vendor; hosting provider not named on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Course editor, video hosting and recording, community, exams and certificates, own branding, own app, AI agents, integrations (Zoom, GTM, payment providers) |
| Pricing | Starter EUR 49/month, Grow EUR 119, Scale EUR 249, Enterprise from EUR 500 (monthly billing, net of VAT; about 20 percent lower when billed yearly); 14-day trial without a card |
| Best For | German-speaking coaches and training businesses that want a course area with their own branding and no per-sale fee |
| Replaces | Podia, Kajabi, Teachable |
Detailed Review
Memberspot builds the members area where a coach or training company delivers courses, exams and community content under its own brand. The vendor lists unlimited video uploads, in-tool video recording, exams, quizzes and certificates, and positions the product as an alternative to hosting a course on someone else's academy.
The contracting entity is Memberspot GmbH, Rilkestr. 26, 71642 Ludwigsburg, registered at Amtsgericht Stuttgart (HRB 774709). The homepage states "EU-Hosting" and "DSGVO-konform", and all four plans list a 0% transaction fee, which is the main contrast with Podia's 5% fee on its entry plan.
Plans and limits
Starter (EUR 49 a month) covers 1 course, 100 members and 1 admin. Grow (EUR 119) removes the course limit, allows 2,500 members and 3 admins and adds a custom domain, DRM protection and a web app. Scale (EUR 249) allows 10,000 members and adds AI search and an AI assistant.
Enterprise starts at EUR 500 a month and adds single sign-on and SCORM. Prices are shown net of VAT, and a yearly toggle lowers each plan by about a fifth.
Community and apps
The vendor lists a community module, an app builder for iOS and Android under your own name and a portal builder for several learning areas. Which tier includes which app option is not spelled out on the pricing page, so check it before buying.
Payments
Memberspot lists payment-provider integrations rather than being the merchant of record, so VAT handling and invoicing stay with you or your payment provider. That differs from checkout-first platforms and is worth clarifying in the demo.
Limitations to Consider
The site and pricing are in German first, so English-speaking course sellers get a thinner experience. The Starter plan is capped at 1 course and 100 members. The hosting provider and the app tier per plan are not named on the pages we read. It is not a marketplace and brings no audience of its own.
Who Should Use Memberspot
German-speaking coaches, consultants and training businesses that sell courses under their own brand and want flat monthly pricing.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- 0% transaction fee on all plans
- EU hosting stated by the vendor
- Exams, quizzes and certificates from the first plan
- Community module and own-brand apps
- 14-day trial without a card
Cons
- Starter limited to 1 course and 100 members
- German-first site and support
- Hosting provider not named
- Not a merchant of record, VAT stays with you
Alternatives to Memberspot
Other European online course platforms worth comparing before you decide:
LearnWorlds
Greece · Build and sell your own fully branded course platform
Systeme.io
Ireland · Irish all-in-one funnel, email and course tool with a free plan
Teachizy
France · French course platform with servers in France and unlimited learners
LearnyBox
France · Courses, funnels, email and webinars from Montpellier, free plan included
See all European online course platforms or compare them directly against Podia on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The pricing page lists a 0% transaction fee on Starter, Grow and Scale, and Enterprise is priced from EUR 500 a month. Your payment provider still charges its own processing fee.
The vendor states EU hosting and GDPR compliance on its homepage. The pages we read do not name the hosting provider, so ask for the data processing agreement and subprocessor list.
It covers the course, community and branding side of Podia, from a German company with flat monthly plans. It does not include Podia's email marketing or digital downloads store as listed on the pricing page.