$120 lessons, 10 lessons per week
At 48 weeks per year, that coach books $57,600 in annual lesson revenue. A 20% marketplace cut is $11,520 before any other costs.
CoachCore
Commission-free coaching platform
Commission-free coaching platform for independent coaches
A commission-free coaching platform lets coaches book lessons, collect payments, and manage students without giving up a percentage of each lesson. It replaces marketplace fees with a flat monthly subscription, so your lesson rate stays yours.
Commission math
The cost is easy to miss until the roster is full.
Flat pricing changes the ceiling
CoachCore Basic is $468 per year. CoachCore Pro is $948 per year. The bigger your roster gets, the less sense a per-lesson cut makes.
Repeat students matter most
Marketplaces can help with discovery. The problem is paying a marketplace-style cut when your student already knows you and only needs a clean way to rebook.
What it should include
What a commission-free coaching platform should include.
Your own booking site
Students should book on your site, not a marketplace profile that points every relationship back to someone else's brand.
Direct payouts
Payment should flow through Stripe Connect to your connected account. Your lesson business should not depend on a platform holding the relationship.
Packages and subscriptions
A coach needs to sell a block of sessions before the first lesson, then let students book against credits without a spreadsheet.
Student history
Notes, lesson history, package status, and messages should stay attached to the student, so you know what happened before the next session starts.
Reminders and calendar sync
Automated reminders and Google Calendar sync reduce missed lessons without adding more admin to your week.
A calculator you can check
Use the math before choosing the tool. Run your own lesson rate and weekly volume on the commission calculator.
Independence
Commission-free should also mean coach-owned.
A flat fee is only part of the point. Your students should know your site, your lesson menu, and your booking flow.
A marketplace can send new students. It can also keep the profile, the reviews, and the repeat booking habit on its own domain.
You charge $120, you receive $120.00. Students cover card processing.
Use the commission calculatorCompare
CoachCore vs marketplace vs free tools
The right choice depends on whether you need discovery, ownership, or a temporary manual setup.
| Workflow | CoachCore | Marketplace | Free tools + manual payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform commission | 0% | Often 15 to 20% or more, depending on model | 0%, but manual |
| Student ownership | Your account and your site | Platform relationship | Yours, but scattered |
| Branded website | Included | Marketplace profile | No |
| Direct payouts | Stripe Connect | Platform-controlled | Manual payment apps |
| Packages | Included | Varies | Spreadsheet tracking |
| Best fit | Repeat students and owned booking | Discovery | Very small roster |
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FAQ
Commission-free coaching platform questions
What is a commission-free coaching platform?
A commission-free coaching platform lets coaches book lessons, collect payments, and manage students without giving up a percentage of each lesson. Coaches pay a flat monthly subscription instead.
How much does a commission-free coaching platform cost?
CoachCore Basic is $39/mo and Pro is $79/mo. Founding pricing is currently $29/$69 with code FOUNDERS2026. Marketplaces often take 15 to 20% or more, while facility software often runs $100+/mo.
Does CoachCore take commission?
No. CoachCore takes 0% platform commission. Students cover standard card processing.
Can I still use a marketplace for new students?
Yes. A practical pattern is to use a marketplace for discovery and send repeat students to your own CoachCore site.
Is this only for one sport?
No. CoachCore works for independent coaches running lessons, sessions, packages, clinics, and student follow-up across sports.
How do I compare my own numbers?
Use the commission calculator with your lesson rate, weekly lesson count, and season length.
Keep the lesson rate you earned.
Give students one place to book, pay, buy packages, and come back to your coaching business.
Founding coach pricing is currently available with code FOUNDERS2026.