Teachers Pay Teachers
3.5 / 5
A marketplace where teachers and educators sell lesson plans, worksheets and classroom resources they create.
Monthly cost
$0Category
Online selling platformLast updated
October 13, 2026Pros
- Huge audience of teachers already shopping
- Make a resource once and sell it again and again
- Low cost to start
- Perfect for current and retired teachers
Cons
- Basic Sellers keep only 55% of each sale
- Higher payout needs a $59.95 yearly membership
- Very crowded in popular subjects
- Takes time to build a catalog that sells
Verdict
Teachers Pay Teachers is a natural fit if you've ever made your own classroom materials.
Upgrade to the yearly membership once you're selling regularly so you keep more of each sale.
Questions
How much does it cost to sell on Teachers Pay Teachers?
TPT says Basic Sellers pay a one-time $29 fee and earn 55% on sales. The upgraded membership costs $59.95 a year and earns a higher payout rate.
What can I sell?
Lesson plans, worksheets, activities, assessments and other teaching resources you create yourself.
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