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PayKickstart alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded PayKickstart alternative is ThriveCart (2.6 GPA). The best free one is JVZoo (2.6 GPA).
PayKickstart compared with 8 alternatives: ThriveCart, SamCart, SendOwl, Plug&Pay, CopeCart and 3 more.
PayKickstart's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 2 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PayKickstartThis tool | Free trial | Trial only | Web |
| ThriveCart | Free trial · from $37/mo | Trial only | Web |
| SamCart | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web |
| SendOwl | Free trial · from $32.50/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Plug&Pay | Free trial · from €15/mo | Trial only | Web |
| CopeCart | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| JVZoo | Free | Free | Web |
| Leaky Paywall | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Zaxaa | Free trial · from $77/mo | Trial only | Web |
How each one differs from PayKickstart
ThriveCart
Checkout, funnel and course platform with a lifetime licence option
- ThriveCart starts at $37 per month, billed annually ($47 monthly).
- ThriveCart also covers online courses, community and a/B testing.
- ThriveCart does not cover invoicing, reports and online store, which PayKickstart does.
Suits: Course sellers who want checkout, funnels and course hosting together
SamCart
Checkout and sales page builder with courses and an AI assistant
- SamCart starts at $79 per month.
- SamCart also covers online courses and a/B testing.
- SamCart does not cover invoicing, reports and online store, which PayKickstart does.
Suits: Course and ebook sellers who want checkout, pages and hosting together
SendOwl
Checkout and delivery for downloads, licenses and subscriptions
- SendOwl starts at $32.50 per month for up to $10k sales a year, billed annually ($39 monthly).
- SendOwl does not cover invoicing and reports, which PayKickstart does.
Suits: Sellers adding digital delivery to a site or Shopify store
Plug&Pay
Dutch sales funnel software for checkouts, upsells and subscriptions
- Plug&Pay starts at €15 per month, billed annually (€25 billed monthly).
- Plug&Pay also covers a/B testing and popups.
- Plug&Pay does not cover reports, which PayKickstart does.
Suits: Coaches and course sellers in Europe who want checkout funnels
CopeCart
Checkout, tax and payment recovery for high-ticket digital sales
- CopeCart also lists iOS and Android apps.
- CopeCart also covers online courses and merchant of record.
- CopeCart does not cover reports, which PayKickstart does.
Suits: Coaches and course sellers with high-priced offers that need installments
JVZoo
Affiliate marketplace and checkout for digital product vendors
- JVZoo is free.
- JVZoo has a free plan, which PayKickstart lacks.
- JVZoo also covers partner payouts.
- JVZoo does not cover invoicing and reports, which PayKickstart does.
Suits: Info product and software vendors who want an affiliate network
Leaky Paywall
WordPress paywall and subscription plugin for publishers
- Leaky Paywall has a free plan, which PayKickstart lacks.
- Leaky Paywall also covers paid newsletters and community.
- Leaky Paywall does not cover invoicing, affiliate tracking, online store and digital downloads, which PayKickstart does.
Suits: Local newsrooms and magazines that already run on WordPress
Zaxaa
Order forms, upsells and affiliates for digital product sellers
- Zaxaa starts at $77 per month for up to 30,000 contacts.
- Zaxaa also covers marketing automation and email campaigns.
- Zaxaa does not cover invoicing and reports, which PayKickstart does.
Suits: Online course creators and coaches selling digital products
Limits worth knowing in PayKickstart
- Plan prices could not be read: its pricing page blocked automated access, so none are listed here.
- Its help pages describe tax profiles you set up yourself, and none of the pages read call it a merchant of record.
- The home page offers a free 14-day trial; what happens after it depends on the plan chosen.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to PayKickstart?
The alternatives to PayKickstart in this directory are ThriveCart, SamCart, SendOwl, Plug&Pay, CopeCart, JVZoo, Leaky Paywall and Zaxaa. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with PayKickstart.
Is there a free alternative to PayKickstart?
Yes. JVZoo is free to use. Leaky Paywall has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which PayKickstart alternatives work on Android?
The PayKickstart listing does not include an Android app. CopeCart lists one.
Which PayKickstart alternatives work on iOS?
The PayKickstart listing does not include an iOS app. CopeCart lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.