Platform Feature
LMS Billing & Payments — Sell Courses With Built-In Checkout
No third-party payment plugins. Sell courses and manage billing natively with 0% Arythmatic transaction fees.
Last Updated: April 2026
Why It Matters
0% Transaction Fees
Arythmatic never takes a cut. You keep 100% of your course revenue (minus standard payment processor fees).
Flexible Pricing Models
One-time, subscription, bundle, payment plan, and free pricing — all natively supported.
Automated Billing
Recurring subscription billing, invoice generation, and payment failure recovery — all automated.
How It Works
Arythmatic's billing and payments system is a complete commerce engine built natively into the LMS, eliminating the need for third-party payment plugins, separate e-commerce platforms, or manual invoicing. The system integrates with Stripe for credit card processing (including Apple Pay and Google Pay) and PayPal for alternative payment methods, supporting transactions in over 135 currencies worldwide. The pricing engine is highly flexible: configure one-time purchases for individual courses, subscription billing (monthly, quarterly, or annual) for catalog-wide or bundle access, payment plan installments that break higher-priced courses into manageable payments, and free/freemium tiers for lead generation. The coupon system creates promotional codes with fine-grained controls — percentage or fixed-amount discounts, expiration dates, per-customer or global usage limits, and applicability to specific courses, bundles, or the entire catalog. Subscription billing is fully automated with intelligent retry logic for failed payments, automated dunning emails, and grace periods before access suspension, maximizing revenue retention on recurring plans. Invoice generation is automatic for every transaction, providing professional receipts for customers and financial records for your accounting. Tax management handles sales tax and VAT calculation based on customer location, with configurable tax rules for different jurisdictions. The revenue analytics dashboard provides real-time visibility into sales by course, time period, geography, payment method, coupon usage, refund rates, and subscription churn — the essential financial metrics for any training business. Refund management allows full or partial refunds processed directly through the admin dashboard, with automatic learner access adjustment. The 0% Arythmatic transaction fee policy means every dollar of revenue (minus standard processor fees of approximately 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction) goes directly to you.
Real-World Use Cases
Course Creator Revenue Business
An expert launches a portfolio of 10 premium courses priced at $199-$799 each. They need professional checkout, subscription options for enterprise buyers, and coupons for launch promotions — without giving up 37-63% of revenue to a marketplace.
Outcome: The creator retains 97% of revenue (vs 37-63% on marketplaces), subscription plans generate $15,000 in monthly recurring revenue, and promotional coupons drive 500 enrollments during the launch week.
Enterprise Training Subscription
A training company wants to offer enterprise clients unlimited access to their course library through annual subscriptions. Different subscription tiers provide access to different course categories.
Outcome: Annual subscription revenue reaches $500,000 from 50 enterprise clients, automated billing eliminates manual invoicing, and failed payment recovery saves $35,000 in revenue that would otherwise have been lost to expired cards.
Association Continuing Education Monetization
A professional association wants to sell CE credits to members and non-members with different pricing tiers. Members get a 40% discount automatically, and bulk purchase options are needed for organizations buying credits for their teams.
Outcome: The association generates $200,000 in annual CE revenue, member pricing drives 30% more membership renewals, and bulk purchase coupons simplify procurement for organizations buying team access.
Full Capabilities
How Arythmatic Compares
Payment capabilities in LMS platforms range from non-existent to fully featured. Moodle and Canvas have no native payments. Teachable charges 5% transaction fees on its basic plan in addition to processor fees. Thinkific recently removed transaction fees but lacks subscription and payment plan flexibility. Kajabi includes payments but at significantly higher monthly plan costs. WooCommerce with LearnDash offers payment flexibility through WordPress but requires extensive plugin management. Arythmatic includes a complete commerce engine with 0% platform fees, Stripe and PayPal integration, subscriptions, payment plans, coupons, multi-currency, tax management, and revenue analytics — all native to the platform. No plugins to manage, no percentage of revenue taken, no separate e-commerce platform needed.
Getting Started
Pro Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Arythmatic charge transaction fees on course sales?
No. Arythmatic charges 0% platform transaction fees. You only pay standard Stripe or PayPal processing fees. Keep more of your course revenue.
Which payment gateways does Arythmatic integrate with?
Arythmatic integrates with Stripe (credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay) and PayPal. Support for subscriptions, payment plans, and multiple currencies.
Can I offer subscription billing for course access?
Yes. Set up monthly or annual subscription plans that give learners access to your entire catalog or selected course bundles. Billing is fully automated with renewal reminders and failed payment recovery.
Does Arythmatic handle international payments and currencies?
Yes. Multi-currency support through Stripe and PayPal allows you to sell courses globally. Learners see prices in their local currency, and you receive payments in your preferred currency.
Can I create coupon codes and promotional discounts?
Yes. Create percentage or fixed-amount coupons with configurable expiration dates, usage limits, and course-specific applicability. Use coupons for promotions, partnerships, and special offers.
Does Arythmatic generate invoices?
Yes. Invoices are automatically generated for every transaction and available for download. Both you and your customers receive invoice records for accounting and tax purposes.
How do refunds work in Arythmatic?
Process full or partial refunds directly from the admin dashboard. Refunds are issued through the original payment method (Stripe/PayPal), and learner access is adjusted automatically based on your refund policy settings.
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