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Udemy (Instructors)

Knowledge / Coaching · Online course marketplace, 37-63% revenue share
C

Mixed (C) — Side Hustle Honesty Grade

Udemy operates the largest open course marketplace. Revenue share for instructors varies widely by referral source: 37% Udemy-driven, 63% instructor-driven, 100% direct. Aggressive course discounting (often 90% off) compresses instructor earnings materially. Sustained instructor complaints.

61
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Take Rate Transparency
C
Worker Protection
C
Payment Reliability
B
Talent Vetting
C+
Honest Earning
C-
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • UDMY NASDAQ public
  • Variable revenue share by referral source
  • 90% discount pricing structurally compresses earnings
  • Multiple instructor protests over discount practices

/ Best for

Instructors with substantial existing audiences who can drive their own students (63%+ revenue share).

/ Watch out for

Udemy-driven traffic delivers 37% revenue share with high course-discount applied — effective earnings per student frequently below $2-$5.