You've decided to sell a course. Now: where do you host it, how do students pay, and how much of each sale do you keep?
This comparison looks at the platforms Ghanaian course creators actually use, judged on what matters here: mobile money for students, fees in cedis, a decent course player and payouts to MoMo or bank.
Fees for other platforms were checked on their own websites on 1 October 2026. Always check their pricing pages before deciding, because fees change.
What a course platform needs in Ghana
- Students can pay by MoMo (MTN, Telecel, AirtelTigo), not just card.
- A real course player: lessons in order, progress tracking, "continue where you stopped".
- Automatic access right after payment, without you sending links by hand.
- Fees that make sense in cedis, without dollar subscriptions that move with the exchange rate.
- Ways to sell more: webinars, coupons, bundles, upsells and affiliates.
- Payouts to MoMo or bank without heavy fees.
Quick comparison
| Paylead | Selar | Skillspad | International (Teachable, Kajabi, Thinkific) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Free, or GH₵ 149 / 399 | No monthly fee | Free, then GH₵ 230, 450 or 890 | Plans priced in US dollars |
| Fee on a GH₵ 300 course | GH₵ 13 (4% + GH₵ 1) | GH₵ 16 (5% + GH₵ 1) | About GH₵ 36 on Free (10% + about 2%) | Varies by plan |
| Students pay by MoMo | Yes | Yes | Yes | Check their site |
| Withdrawal fee | GH₵ 5 | GH₵ 15 | GH₵ 1 MoMo, GH₵ 8 bank | Usually card or PayPal payouts |
| Live and recorded webinars | Yes, with offers in the room | Check their site | Check their site | Varies |
| Sell physical products too | Yes, with pay on delivery | Check their site | No | Not their focus |
Paylead
Best for: creators who want courses, webinars, coaching and digital products in one place, with the lowest fee on the free plan.
- Course player: sections and lessons (video from YouTube, Vimeo, Loom or a direct link, plus text and link lessons), progress tracking, Mark complete and "continue where you stopped". You can add or reorder lessons and students keep their progress.
- Instant access: students get a private course link on their receipt and by email.
- Webinars: live (Zoom, Google Meet or YouTube Live) or evergreen recordings, with reminders, replays and an offer that pops up in the room.
- Selling tools: AI-built sales pages, a Cohort launch template, coupons, bundles, order bumps, upsells, affiliates and cart reminders.
- Fees: 4% + GH₵ 1 per sale on every plan, including the free one, or the student pays it. GH₵ 5 per withdrawal.
See the course guide.
Selar
Best for: creators selling to buyers in many countries.
- No monthly fee; many currencies and international payment methods, including mobile money.
- 5% + GH₵ 1 per cedi sale, and GH₵ 15 per withdrawal.
Compare in detail: Paylead vs Selar.
Skillspad
Best for: course-only creators on a higher monthly plan.
- A Ghanaian platform for courses and digital products.
- The fee per sale falls as the monthly plan rises: 10% on Free down to 4% on Business, plus about 2% processing.
- A lower charge for mobile money payouts.
Compare in detail: Paylead vs Skillspad.
International course platforms
Teachable, Kajabi, Thinkific and similar tools have polished course features and big communities.
What to check: plans are priced in dollars, and payments are usually by card or PayPal. Many Ghanaian students prefer MoMo, so check whether the platform supports it before you build.
How to choose
- You're starting out and want to keep costs low: a free plan with a fair per-sale fee, so you pay nothing until you sell.
- You sell mainly to students outside Africa: a platform with strong international payments.
- You want to grow with webinars, coaching and upsells: a platform that does all of them, so your students stay in one place.
- You'll withdraw often: compare withdrawal fees, not just sale fees.
Example: the real cost of 30 sales a month
A GH₵ 300 course sold 30 times a month, with 4 withdrawals:
- Paylead (free plan): 30 × GH₵ 13 = GH₵ 390, plus 4 × GH₵ 5 = GH₵ 20. GH₵ 410 total.
- Selar: 30 × GH₵ 16 = GH₵ 480, plus 4 × GH₵ 15 = GH₵ 60. GH₵ 540 total.
- Skillspad (free plan): about 30 × GH₵ 36 = GH₵ 1,080, plus MoMo payouts at GH₵ 1 each. About GH₵ 1,084 total.
Based on each platform's published fees on 1 October 2026; your numbers will depend on your plan and how you withdraw.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best platform to sell online courses in Ghana?
It depends on your needs. Paylead suits creators who want mobile money, a course player, webinars and coaching in one place with a low fee on the free plan. Selar suits international audiences. Skillspad suits course-only creators on a paid plan.
Can students in Ghana pay for courses with mobile money?
Yes, on platforms built for Ghana such as Paylead, Selar and Skillspad. Many international platforms focus on cards and PayPal.
Where do I host my course videos?
On Paylead, lessons can play videos from YouTube (unlisted), Vimeo, Loom or a direct link, so you don't need separate video hosting.
Can I sell a course and a live class together?
Yes. On Paylead, sell a webinar and a course separately, bundle them, or offer the course inside the webinar room.
