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SamCart alternatives
SamCart compared with 5 alternatives: ThriveCart, SendOwl, Kajabi, Lemon Squeezy and Stan.
SamCart is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $79 per month. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SamCartThis tool | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web |
| ThriveCart | Free trial · from $37/mo | Trial only | Web |
| SendOwl | Free trial · from $32.50/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Kajabi | Free trial · from $143/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Lemon Squeezy | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| Stan | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
Price against what you get
SamCart starts at $79 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
ThriveCart, SendOwl, Lemon Squeezy and Stan start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
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
How each one differs from SamCart
- Free trial · from $37/mo
ThriveCart
Checkout, funnel and course platform with a lifetime licence option
- ThriveCart starts at $37 per month, billed annually ($47 monthly). SamCart starts at $79 per month.
- ThriveCart also covers community.
Suits: Course sellers who want checkout, funnels and course hosting together
- Free trial · from $32.50/mo
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). SamCart starts at $79 per month.
- SendOwl also covers online store.
- SamCart also covers online courses and a/B testing.
Suits: Sellers adding digital delivery to a site or Shopify store
- Free trial · from $143/mo
Kajabi
All-in-one platform for selling courses, coaching and communities
- Kajabi starts at $143 per month, billed annually ($179 billed monthly). SamCart starts at $79 per month.
- Only Kajabi lists iOS and Android apps.
- Kajabi also covers marketing automation, email campaigns, paid newsletters and community.
- SamCart also covers affiliate tracking, digital downloads and a/B testing.
Suits: Coaches and educators who want site, email, checkout and courses in one account
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Lemon Squeezy
Merchant of record checkout for software, subscriptions and downloads
- Lemon Squeezy starts at $10 per month for email marketing to 1,000 subscribers. SamCart starts at $79 per month.
- Lemon Squeezy has a free plan. SamCart does not, though it has a free trial.
- Lemon Squeezy also covers email campaigns, online store and merchant of record.
- SamCart also covers online courses and a/B testing.
Suits: Software makers selling licenses or subscriptions worldwide
- Free trial · from $29/mo
Stan
Link-in-bio store for creators selling downloads, courses and calls
- Stan starts at $29 per month ($300 billed yearly). SamCart starts at $79 per month.
- Only Stan lists an iOS app.
- Stan also covers email campaigns, community and appointment booking.
- SamCart also covers a/B testing.
Suits: Social media creators who sell from a link in their bio
Limits worth knowing in SamCart
- No free plan, only a 7-day trial; Core starts at $79 a month, with 25% off for yearly billing.
- SamPay charges 2.9% + 30 cents a sale on both plans, and tax collection adds 0.5% on Core or 0.35% on Pro.
- Upsells, order bumps, A/B testing, affiliates, the API and third-party processors all need Pro at $199 a month.
- Core includes one team seat and Pro ten; more seats and marketplaces need the custom Done For You plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SamCart?
The alternatives to SamCart in this directory are ThriveCart, SendOwl, Kajabi, Lemon Squeezy and Stan. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SamCart.
Is there a free alternative to SamCart?
Yes. Lemon Squeezy has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which SamCart alternatives work on Android?
The SamCart listing does not include an Android app. Kajabi lists one.
Which SamCart alternatives work on iOS?
The SamCart listing does not include an iOS app. Kajabi and Stan list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.