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Passion.io alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Passion.io alternative for most people is Circle (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of course and community platforms.

Passion.io compared with 5 alternatives: Mighty Networks, Kajabi, Thinkific, Heartbeat and Circle.

Passion.io is a paid product, starting at $119 per month, billed annually ($149 billed monthly). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Passion.ioThis toolFrom $119/moNoWeb, iOS, Android
Mighty NetworksFree trial · from $79/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
KajabiFree trial · from $143/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
ThinkificFree trial · from $82/moTrial onlyWeb
HeartbeatFree trial · from $40/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
CircleFree trial · from $89/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Passion.io starts at $119 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 4 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Mighty Networks, Thinkific, Heartbeat and Circle.

Kajabi scores higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessPassion.ioMighty NetworksKajabiThinkificHeartbeatCircle

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 Passion.io

  1. Mighty Networks

    Community platform with courses, livestreams and paid memberships

    • Mighty Networks starts at $79 per month, billed annually ($950 a year).
    • Mighty Networks also covers workflow automation.
    • Mighty Networks does not cover app builder and chatbots, which Passion.io does.

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

    Mighty Networks vs Passion.ioMighty Networks pricing and details

  2. Kajabi

    All-in-one platform for selling courses, coaching and communities

    • Kajabi starts at $143 per month, billed annually ($179 billed monthly).
    • Kajabi also covers marketing automation, email campaigns and paid newsletters.
    • Kajabi does not cover app builder and chatbots, which Passion.io does.

    Suits: Coaches and educators who want site, email, checkout and courses in one account

    Kajabi vs Passion.ioKajabi pricing and details

  3. Thinkific

    Course, community and membership platform for experts and academies

    • Thinkific starts at $82 per month, billed annually ($109 billed monthly).
    • Thinkific lists no iOS and Android apps, which Passion.io has.
    • Thinkific also covers invoicing.
    • Thinkific does not cover app builder and chatbots, which Passion.io does.

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

    Thinkific vs Passion.ioThinkific pricing and details

  4. Heartbeat

    Paid community platform with courses, events and member payments

    • Heartbeat starts at $40 per month, billed annually ($49 billed monthly).
    • Heartbeat also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Heartbeat also covers workflow automation.
    • Heartbeat does not cover app builder and chatbots, which Passion.io does.

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

    Heartbeat vs Passion.ioHeartbeat 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).
    • Circle also covers workflow automation and email campaigns.
    • Circle does not cover app builder and chatbots, which Passion.io does.

    Suits: Creators and brands whose main product is a community

    Circle vs Passion.ioCircle pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Passion.io

  • There is no free plan or trial listed on the pricing page; the cheapest plan is $119 a month on yearly billing.
  • Your own branding needs Scale, and a store listing under your name needs Expand at $599 a month.
  • Apple, Google and Stripe processing fees apply on top of the PassionPayments fee, which the page gives as 3.9% on Launch.
  • Passion Plus has no published price.
Passion.io pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Passion.io?

The alternatives to Passion.io in this directory are Mighty Networks, Kajabi, Thinkific, Heartbeat and Circle. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Passion.io.

Is there a free alternative to Passion.io?

None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Mighty Networks, Kajabi, Thinkific, Heartbeat and Circle offer a free trial.

Which Passion.io alternatives work on Windows?

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

Which Passion.io alternatives work on macOS?

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

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.