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How to price an online course.

In short

Price an online course by working back from your monthly income goal and the number of buyers you can realistically reach, then adding payment fees and any GST. Launch a little lower, collect results and reviews, and raise the price once you have proof.

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The sum

Price = income goal ÷ buyers per month, then grossed up for the payment provider's fee and any GST included in the price. Buyers per month is the people you reach each month multiplied by the share who buy, often 1% to 3% for a warm audience.

The course price calculator does this for you.

A worked example
Monthly income goal
₹50,000
People you reach each month
2,000
Share who buy
2%
Buyers per month
40
Needed from each buyer
₹1,250
Payment fee allowed for
2%
GST included in the price
18%
Price before rounding
₹1,505
Rounded to a familiar price
₹1,999

Illustrative numbers. Your payment provider's fee and your GST position will differ; the course price calculator lets you change every figure.

Offer more than one way to buy

  • A one-time price for lifetime access.
  • A lower price with an access window, such as six months.
  • A subscription bundle for learners who want everything.
  • A coupon for launch week or for past students.

When to raise your price

Raise it when most buyers finish the course, you have reviews to quote, and the course sells out of launch coupons quickly. Tell your audience before the price goes up; that alone drives sales.

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A free mini-course or webinar works well to build an audience, but charge for the main course from day one so you learn what people will pay.

A subscription suits a growing library or ongoing community; a one-time price suits a single course with a clear result. Many creators offer both.

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