Podia Fee Calculator
How to Use This Calculator
- 1
Enter Sale Price ($) and Sales Per Month
Use the amount charged for one transaction and your expected monthly transaction count. The estimate assumes every sale has the same price.
- 2
Choose the Podia Plan
Select Free, Mover, or Shaker. The calculator applies an 8% Podia transaction fee to Free and 0% to the paid plans, plus the stated Stripe processing fee.
- 3
Review per-sale and revenue estimates
The monthly and annual net figures subtract transaction and Stripe fees, but they do not subtract the monthly subscription price for Mover or Shaker, refunds, taxes, or other business expenses.
Example Calculation
A creator sells a $97 product 10 times per month on the Mover plan.
Sale Price ($)
97
Sales Per Month
10
Podia Plan
Mover
Results
Net Per Sale
$93.89
Total Fee Per Sale
$3.11
Effective Fee Rate
3.21%
Stripe Processing Fee
$3.11
Monthly Net Revenue
$938.87
Annual Net Revenue
$11,266.44
Insights card shows the plan transaction-fee treatment and annual revenue category.
Tips
At $97 per sale, the Free plan adds $7.76 in Podia fees per transaction
Change Podia Plan from Mover to Free to compare the 8% Podia transaction fee with the paid plan's 0% transaction fee. The estimate still excludes the paid plan's monthly subscription charge.
About $487.50 in monthly sales is the fee-only crossover for Mover
If the Free plan's 8% transaction fee and the Mover plan's $39 monthly price apply as stated, $39 ÷ 0.08 = $487.50 in gross monthly sales is where those two costs match. Compare your actual transaction mix and current plan terms before deciding.
Changing from Mover to Shaker does not change modeled per-sale fees
Both paid plans have a 0% Podia transaction fee in this model, so Stripe fees per sale stay the same. The calculator does not model plan feature differences or subtract either monthly subscription price.
What this calculator estimates
This calculator estimates the amount left from each Podia sale after modeled Stripe processing fees and any Free-plan transaction fee. It projects monthly and annual net revenue from a single sale price, but excludes the monthly subscription charges for paid plans and other business costs.
How the fee calculation works
Stripe fee = sale price × 0.029 + $0.30
Podia fee = sale price × 0.08 on Free; $0 on Mover or Shaker
Net per sale = sale price − Stripe fee − Podia fee
Monthly net revenue = net per sale × sales per month
Annual net revenue = monthly net revenue × 12
For the example, Stripe's percentage fee is $97 × 0.029 = $2.813. Adding the $0.30 fixed fee gives $3.113, displayed as $3.11. Mover has no Podia transaction fee in this model, so net per sale is $97 − $3.113 = $93.887, displayed as $93.89.
Monthly net revenue uses the unrounded per-sale amount: $93.887 × 10 = $938.87. Annual net revenue is $938.87 × 12 = $11,266.44. The effective fee rate is $3.113 ÷ $97 × 100 = 3.209%, displayed as 3.21%.
How plan choice affects the fee comparison
The Free plan's transaction fee grows with sales volume. Mover and Shaker have no Podia transaction fee in this calculator, but their monthly subscription prices are not deducted from the displayed net revenue.
| Monthly gross sales | Free plan's 8% fee | Mover subscription assumption | Difference before other costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| $300 | $24 | $39 | Free is $15 lower |
| $487.50 | $39 | $39 | Equal |
| $1,000 | $80 | $39 | Mover is $41 lower |
This comparison includes only the Free transaction fee and the stated Mover monthly price; it does not include Stripe fees because the same modeled processing charge applies to both plans. It also does not compare plan features, taxes, refunds, or other expenses. Check Podia's current pricing and terms before relying on the assumptions.
For a broader cost plan, list recurring subscriptions alongside per-sale fees and other operating expenses. The SBA break-even guide explains how to compare fixed costs with revenue. Keep sales and fee records separate for reconciliation; the IRS gig economy tax center covers tax considerations for digital-platform income.
When to use a different calculator
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Check the full cost before choosing a plan
A lower per-sale fee does not always mean a lower total cost: include paid-plan subscriptions, payment processing, refunds, chargebacks, and the value of plan features in the comparison. This calculator models the supplied rates only, so confirm the current pricing and payment terms with Podia and your processor before making a plan decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does this Podia calculator include?
It includes a 2.9% plus $0.30 Stripe processing fee per sale and, on the Free plan, an 8% Podia transaction fee. The calculator does not subtract paid-plan subscription costs, refunds, disputes, taxes, or other expenses.
How do I calculate Podia net revenue per sale?
1. Calculate Stripe's fee as sale price × 0.029 + $0.30. 2. Add an 8% Podia fee if the selected plan is Free. 3. Subtract both fees from the sale price. Multiply the resulting net per sale by monthly sales for monthly net revenue.
Does Mover's $39 monthly price come out of monthly net revenue?
No, this calculator's monthly and annual net revenue results exclude the Mover and Shaker subscription prices. Subtract the applicable plan charge separately to estimate net after the platform subscription.
When does a paid plan cost less than the Free plan?
On a fee-only comparison using the supplied rates, Mover's $39 monthly price matches an 8% Free-plan fee at $487.50 in monthly sales, before any other costs. Verify current plan prices, transaction terms, and included features directly with Podia before switching.
Are card processing fees the same for every transaction?
No, actual processing charges depend on the payment provider, transaction type, currency, and account terms. This calculator applies one fixed model of 2.9% plus $0.30 per sale, so compare it with the rate that applies to your own account.
How should I account for platform fees in my business records?
Record gross sales, platform fees, processing fees, refunds, and subscription costs separately so you can reconcile revenue and expenses. The IRS gig economy tax center explains tax considerations for income earned through digital platforms.