Your Truly FREE All-in-One Platform for Webinars, Classes, Courses, Events, and Workshops
Cademy, based in Edinburgh, is a leading innovator in online education and the UK’s largest directory of educators. We offer a comprehensive, all-in-one platform for hosting courses and events. Join the world’s top creators, organisers, and educators in a movement that provides unlimited learning and teaching opportunities with no upfront fees.
Why Choose Cademy? Start for Free with Powerful Features
Free Plan: Essential Tools at No Cost
Get started with Cademy’s Free plan with no monthly subscription. The Free plan includes:
1 System Admin
2 Facilitators
1,000 yearly registrations
5 published courses
14 days of forum history
100 emails per day
1,000 emails per month
0.5 GB maximum upload size
2 GB total storage
Need More? Upgrade Anytime
As your needs grow, you can upgrade to a paid plan:
Pro: Removes the platform fee and adds features including private courses, course imports, custom branding, invoices and manual payments, and Zapier integration.
Teams: Adds higher usage limits and advanced features including deposits, monthly instalments, scheduled exports, custom email domains, SCORM courses, automatic VAT and tax handling, and API access.
Custom & Enterprise: Provides a tailored setup for organisations with bespoke integration, security, support, and implementation requirements.
For current prices, complete limits, and a full feature comparison, see Cademy Pricing and Plans Explained.
Understanding Fees on Cademy
Platform Fees
Free Plan: A 5% platform fee applies to payments processed through Cademy’s booking system.
Paid Plans: No platform fee applies. Payment processing fees and the Marketplace fee, where applicable, still apply.
Payment Processing Fees
Cademy supports secure online payments through Stripe, PayPal, and Klarna. Processing fees depend on the payment provider and payment method. See Cademy Pricing and Plans Explained for current details.
Marketplace Sales Fees
If you choose to list your courses on the Cademy Marketplace, the following fees apply to each sale made through the Marketplace:
Marketplace Fee: A 10% fee applies to each Marketplace sale.
Platform Fee: The Free plan’s 5% platform fee also applies. Paid plans have no platform fee.
Payment Processing Fee: The payment provider’s processing fee also applies.
Sales made through your own website or Cademy Minisite do not incur the Marketplace fee.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at Cademy
How do I set up my account?
Setting up your account on Cademy is straightforward:
Visit cademy.io or admin.cademy.io.
Click on the "Log In or Sign Up" button, usually located at the top-right corner of the page.
Enter your email. If there's no existing account registered with this email, you'll be prompted to provide basic details like your name, phone number, and a password.
If an account already exists with this email (like a customer account), you'll see an option to "Create an Educator" button.
During this process, you will have the opportunity to add your profile name and set your profile URL. The profile URL will be automatically pre-filled, but you can optionally change it at this stage.
Can I receive payments through Cademy?
Yes, Cademy partners with Stripe, PayPal, and Klarna for secure online payments. You can link your accounts in your Cademy admin dashboard, and payments are deposited directly into your account once an order is placed. Standard processing fees apply.
Does Cademy support monthly instalments?
Yes. Cademy's Monthly Instalments are available on Teams and Custom plans. They split an order into 2 to 12 monthly payments. The first payment is taken at checkout, and the customer pays each later instalment through an emailed payment link. See Monthly Instalments at Checkout.
Can customers use Klarna or PayPal Pay in 3?
Yes, when these payment methods are available at checkout. Klarna and PayPal Pay in 3 let the customer split a full checkout payment with the payment provider. The payment schedule and collection are managed by that provider.
Are there cancellation fees?
No, Cademy does not charge cancellation fees. When an order is cancelled you decide whether to refund in full, refund in part, or hold the amount as credit for the customer - see the Cancellations & Refunds guide.
Can I import courses?
For assistance with course setup and import, please contact us directly. We are here to help with all aspects of your course management.
Do you offer support?
Absolutely! Our Edinburgh-based team is ready to assist you any time of day. Feel free to reach out via live chat, email, or phone call for any queries or support needs.