100% FREE (except email marketing features)
$39/month to $89/month + Stripe/Paypal required
Built-in payment system operating directly through a regulated financial institution
Manual Stripe integration (potential risk of frozen funds and operational limitations)
5% (Bonzai fees) + 2.9% payment processing fees
0% (Podia fees) + 2.9% Stripe fees
Ultra simple – smooth, intuitive
Outdated interface, less pleasant
Ready to sell in 5 minutes
Long & requires design – depends on Stripe + manual setup
Native, up to 4x
Yes – via Stripe
Manual & automated sends
Yes – okay, but limited
You own your members' emails list
You own your members' emails list
Sell additional offers directly in your product
Yes – but not intuitive and poorly highlighted
Personalized onboarding + fast human support
Average support, no personalized onboarding at all
Bonzai is a better choice than Podia for creators who want speed, simplicity, and total control. While Podia relies on Stripe or PayPal — which can freeze funds and require complex setup — Bonzai offers a direct, bank-level payment system with no external dependencies.
You can start selling in 5 minutes, with native features like sales funnels, automated emails, upsells, crypto payments, and even a built-in marketplace to boost your visibility. No plugins, no hidden fees, and no need to manage multiple tools. The interface is modern and intuitive, and you get real human support with personalized onboarding.
With Bonzai, you keep full access to your audience data and only pay when you earn.
It’s the smarter, more flexible platform designed for creators who don’t want limits!
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