- Migrating from Stan Store: export products ?†’ recreate on new platform ?†’ migrate students/customers ?†’ update bio URL.
- 1-3 hours typical (more if multiple courses + active subscriptions).
- Common reasons to migrate: fee structure, more advanced features (Kajabi, Teachable, ThriveCart), or simpler bio link (UniLink, Linktree).
Why Migrate from Stan Store
- Need advanced LMS features (drip schedules, quizzes) ?†’ Teachable, Podia, Kajabi.
- High volume seller wanting one-time payment ?†’ ThriveCart.
- Want bio-link-only without commerce ?†’ UniLink, Linktree.
- Different pricing model fits better.
Step 1: Audit Stan Store
- Product type (course, digital download, service, subscription).
- Pricing.
- Description and assets.
- Active customers / students.
- Bio link page layout (links, content).
Step 2: Pick Replacement Platforms
| Need | Best replacement |
|---|---|
| Better LMS | Teachable / Podia / Kajabi |
| One-time payment checkout | ThriveCart |
| Marketplace + commerce | Gumroad |
| Bio link only | UniLink / Linktree / Bio.link |
| Tax-handled global SaaS | Lemon Squeezy |
Step 3: Recreate Products
Step 4: Migrate Active Customers / Students
This is the trickiest part:
- Course students: Email them with new platform login + access instructions. Provide grace period during transition.
- Active subscriptions: Cancel Stan billing ?†’ restart on new platform with imported list.
- Digital downloads: Re-issue download links from new platform if accessibility expires on Stan.
Step 5: Migrate Bio Link Page
If Stan was your bio link platform, set up new bio link tool:
- UniLink, Linktree, Bio.link ??” recreate links.
- Keep new platform's checkout URL accessible from bio link.
Step 6: Update Bio URLs Everywhere
Same as any migration ??” update bio link on Instagram, TikTok, etc.
Step 7: Wind Down Stan
- Replace Stan page with "Moved to..." message.
- Wait until active subscriptions / course access expires before deleting.
- Cancel Stan subscription.
Special Cases
Active Subscription Customers
If you have active monthly subscriptions, you can't simply migrate. Options:
- Honor existing subscriptions on Stan until renewal, then move new signups to new platform.
- Refund + cancel + ask customers to re-subscribe on new platform.
- Run both platforms in parallel during transition.
Course Students with Lifetime Access
Stan course students with lifetime access need to be migrated to new LMS:
- Export student emails.
- Manually grant access on new platform.
- Email them new login credentials.
- Keep Stan course accessible for 30-60 days as fallback.
FAQ
How long does Stan Store migration take?
1-3 hours for typical creator. More if active subscriptions or multiple courses.
Can I export my Stan data?
Sales history exports as CSV. Course content needs manual re-upload. Customer email list exportable.
Will I lose course students?
If you migrate properly with email outreach + grace period ??” no. Otherwise some will get lost.
Can I redirect Stan URL to new platform?
Replace Stan page with "Moved to..." link. No native redirect.
Best Stan Store replacement for course-led business?
Teachable / Podia for full LMS. ThriveCart for advanced checkout.
- Stan migration is more complex than Linktree / Beacons due to commerce.
- 1-3 hours typical; budget more if active subscriptions.
- Communicate with active customers / students.
- Run platforms in parallel during transition.
Bio link + commerce alternative
UniLink ships bio link + commerce blocks on free ??” easy Stan replacement for bio-link-led creators.
Try UniLink free ?†’