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Kajabi alternatives

Kajabi compared with 12 alternatives: Thinkific, Teachable, Kartra, Podia, Circle and 7 more.

Kajabi is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $143 per month, billed annually ($179 billed monthly). 1 of the 12 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 10 more offer a free trial.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
KajabiThis toolFree trial · from $143/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
ThinkificFree trial · from $40/moTrial onlyWeb
TeachableFree trial · from $29/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
KartraFree trial · from $52/moTrial onlyWeb
PodiaFree trial · from $42/moTrial onlyWeb
CircleFree trial · from $89/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
GraphyFree trial · from $49/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
HeartbeatFree trial · from $40/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
LearnDashFree trial · from $399/yrTrial onlyWeb
LearnWorldsFree trial · from $24/moTrial onlyWeb
MavenFreeFreeWeb
MemberPressFrom $399/yrNoWeb
Mighty NetworksFree trial · from $79/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Kajabi starts at $143 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 12 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Circle and Heartbeat.

Thinkific, Teachable, Kartra, Podia, Graphy, LearnDash and 4 more start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessKajabiThinkificTeachableKartraPodiaCircleGraphyHeartbeatLearnDashLearnWorldsMaven

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of course and community platforms, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Kajabi

  1. Thinkific

    Course, community and membership platform for experts and academies

    • Thinkific starts at $40 per month, billed annually ($54 billed monthly). Kajabi starts at $143 per month, billed annually ($179 billed monthly).
    • Only Kajabi lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Thinkific also covers invoicing.
    • Kajabi also covers marketing automation, email campaigns and paid newsletters.

    Suits: Experts selling courses who want a long free trial before paying

    Thinkific vs KajabiThinkific pricing and details

  2. Teachable

    Online course, coaching and membership platform with its own checkout

    • Teachable starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). Kajabi starts at $143 per month, billed annually ($179 billed monthly).
    • Kajabi also covers marketing automation, paid newsletters and community.

    Suits: Creators selling courses to students in many countries who want tax handled

    Teachable vs KajabiTeachable pricing and details

  3. Kartra

    Marketing suite with funnels, email, courses and membership sites

    • Kartra starts at $52 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed annually ($59 monthly). Kajabi starts at $143 per month, billed annually ($179 billed monthly).
    • Only Kajabi lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Kartra also covers forms, surveys and help desk.
    • Kajabi also covers paid newsletters and community.

    Suits: Marketers who want funnels, email and course hosting in one account

    Kartra vs KajabiKartra pricing and details

  4. Podia

    Website, store, courses, community and email for creators in one place

    • Podia starts at $42 per month for up to 100 subscribers, billed annually ($49 monthly). Kajabi starts at $143 per month, billed annually ($179 billed monthly).
    • Only Kajabi lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Kajabi also covers paid newsletters.

    Suits: Creators who want site, store, community and email in one bill

    Podia vs KajabiPodia pricing and details

  5. Circle

    Community platform with courses, events, payments and branded apps

    • Circle starts at $89 per month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly). Kajabi starts at $143 per month, billed annually ($179 billed monthly).
    • Circle also covers workflow automation.
    • Kajabi also covers marketing automation and paid newsletters.

    Suits: Creators and brands whose main product is a community

    Circle vs KajabiCircle pricing and details

  6. Graphy

    Course and membership platform with AI agents and branded apps

    • Graphy starts at $49 per month, billed monthly. Kajabi starts at $143 per month, billed annually ($179 billed monthly).
    • Kajabi also covers marketing automation, paid newsletters and community.

    Suits: Coaches and educators who want a site and course platform built for them

    Graphy vs KajabiGraphy pricing and details

  7. Heartbeat

    Paid community platform with courses, events and member payments

    • Heartbeat starts at $40 per month, billed annually ($49 billed monthly). Kajabi starts at $143 per month, billed annually ($179 billed monthly).
    • Only Heartbeat lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Heartbeat also covers workflow automation.
    • Kajabi also covers marketing automation, email campaigns and paid newsletters.

    Suits: Coaches and creators charging a monthly membership for a community

    Heartbeat vs KajabiHeartbeat pricing and details

  8. LearnDash

    WordPress plugin for building and selling online courses

    • LearnDash starts at $399 per year. Kajabi starts at $143 per month, billed annually ($179 billed monthly).
    • Only Kajabi lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Kajabi also covers marketing automation, email campaigns, paid newsletters and community.

    Suits: Course sellers who already run a WordPress site

    LearnDash vs KajabiLearnDash pricing and details

  9. LearnWorlds

    Online academy builder for course creators and training teams

    • LearnWorlds starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). Kajabi starts at $143 per month, billed annually ($179 billed monthly).
    • Only Kajabi lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Kajabi also covers marketing automation and paid newsletters.

    Suits: Course creators who want interactive video and detailed assessments

    LearnWorlds vs KajabiLearnWorlds pricing and details

  10. Maven

    Marketplace for live cohort courses and workshops taught by experts

    • Maven is free. Kajabi starts at $143 per month, billed annually ($179 billed monthly).
    • Maven has a free plan. Kajabi does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Kajabi lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Maven also covers surveys.
    • Kajabi also covers marketing automation and paid newsletters.

    Suits: Working professionals teaching live courses alongside a day job

    Maven vs KajabiMaven pricing and details

  11. MemberPress

    WordPress plugin for paid memberships, courses and communities

    • MemberPress starts at $399 per year at renewal, after a first year for $199.50. Kajabi starts at $143 per month, billed annually ($179 billed monthly).
    • Only Kajabi lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Kajabi also covers marketing automation, email campaigns and paid newsletters.

    Suits: Site owners who want to sell memberships on their own WordPress site

    MemberPress vs KajabiMemberPress pricing and details

  12. Mighty Networks

    Community platform with courses, livestreams and paid memberships

    • Mighty Networks starts at $79 per month, billed annually ($950 a year). Kajabi starts at $143 per month, billed annually ($179 billed monthly).
    • Mighty Networks also covers workflow automation.
    • Kajabi also covers marketing automation, email campaigns and paid newsletters.

    Suits: Hosts running a paid membership with courses and live events

    Mighty Networks vs KajabiMighty Networks pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Kajabi

  • No revenue share, but Kajabi Payments charges 2.7% to 2.9% plus $0.30 a sale in the US; using another processor (not PayPal) adds 0.5% to 2%.
  • Basic stops at 5 products, 2,500 contacts and 2 admin users. Extra contacts cost $125 a month per block of 25,000.
  • There is no free plan. The branded mobile app is only in Pro unless bought for $199 a month.
  • Basic has no AI credits; Growth gets 500 and Pro 1,000, and 500 more cost $15 a month.
Kajabi pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Kajabi?

The alternatives to Kajabi in this directory are Thinkific, Teachable, Kartra, Podia, Circle, Graphy, Heartbeat, LearnDash, LearnWorlds, Maven, MemberPress and Mighty Networks. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Kajabi.

Is there a free alternative to Kajabi?

Yes. Maven is free to use.

Which Kajabi alternatives work on Windows?

The Kajabi listing does not include a Windows app. Heartbeat lists one.

Which Kajabi alternatives work on macOS?

The Kajabi listing does not include a macOS app. Heartbeat lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.