Mighty Networks Pricing Explained: The Monthly + Transaction Fee Trap

Let's do the math on Mighty Networks pricing. At first glance, building a community and hosting courses on one platform sounds appealing, but the pricing structure stacks up aggressively the moment you start actually making money.

As of 2026, here are the actual numbers you will pay:

The Community Plan ($49/month): Basic community tools, but if you want to charge your members, Mighty Networks takes a 3% transaction fee on every sale.
The Courses Plan ($119/month): Unlocks the ability to actually sell courses, but they still take a 2% transaction fee.
The Business Plan ($229/month): Adds analytics and workflows, still carrying a 2% transaction fee.

Here is the catch: These transaction fees do not include credit card processing. That means if you are on the $119/month Courses Plan, you are paying your monthly subscription, plus a 2% Mighty Networks tax, plus standard Stripe processing fees (usually 2.9% + 30¢) on every single transaction.

You are paying a premium monthly rent, and they are still taxing your success on top of it. If you launch a high-ticket cohort or mastermind, that 2% + Stripe fee eats directly into your margin, on top of the $1,400+ you are paying them annually just to use the software.

It's time to stop paying double taxes on your community. Enter Popup.

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(Looking for a broader feature breakdown? Check out our full Mighty Networks alternative guide.)

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Popup vs. Mighty Networks Pricing: Transparent Scaling

Popup is built for creators who want to monetize their audience and host live experiences without paying expensive monthly base rates plus arbitrary transaction penalties. Start for free at 9% (which includes payment processing), or upgrade to a monthly plan to slash your all-in fee to just 5%.

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How We Compare	Popup	Mighty Networks
The Base Cost	$0/mo to start, flexible monthly options	$49 to $229+ per month
The "Success Tax"	9% (Or lower to 5%). This includes processing fees.	2% - 3% platform fee PLUS Stripe processing fees.
Live Events & Cohorts	Built-in native live rooms and seamless checkout	Requires duct-taping Zoom integrations
Scaling Penalty	Upgrade to 5% to protect your high-ticket margins.	Pay up to $229/mo and still give up 2% on every sale.

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Why They Make the Switch

"I was paying Mighty Networks $119 a month for the Courses plan, plus losing nearly 5% of my total revenue between their platform fee and Stripe. When I launched my $1,000 masterclass, they took a cut for doing nothing. I moved to Popup, slashed my overhead to zero, used their native live room, and kept exactly what I earned based on a flat, predictable rate."

Michael, Cohort Creator & Coach

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Stop Paying Monthly Rent Just to Get Taxed

You did the hard work of building the audience and the curriculum. Don't pay a premium software subscription just for the privilege of handing over a percentage of your sales. Upgrade to Popup, choose the pricing tier that fits your volume, and keep your margins intact.