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systeme.io alternatives

systeme.io compared with 6 alternatives: Kartra, Kajabi, Podia, Kit, Thinkific and 1 more.

systeme.io has a free plan. Paid plans start at $17 per month for up to 5,000 contacts, billed monthly. 1 of the 6 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
systeme.ioThis toolFree plan · from $17/moYesWeb
KartraFree trial · from $52/moTrial onlyWeb
KajabiFree trial · from $143/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
PodiaFree trial · from $42/moTrial onlyWeb
KitFree plan · from $33/moYesWeb
ThinkificFree trial · from $40/moTrial onlyWeb
SimpleroFree trial · from $59/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

systeme.io starts at $17 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Kajabi, Podia, Thinkific and Simplero score higher without starting lower.

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 lesssysteme.ioKartraKajabiPodiaThinkificSimplero

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 systeme.io

  1. 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). systeme.io starts at $17 per month for up to 5,000 contacts, billed monthly.
    • systeme.io has a free plan. Kartra does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Kartra also covers forms, surveys and help desk.
    • systeme.io also covers booking links, sales pipeline and community.

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

    Kartra vs systeme.ioKartra 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). systeme.io starts at $17 per month for up to 5,000 contacts, billed monthly.
    • systeme.io has a free plan. Kajabi does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Kajabi lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Kajabi also covers paid newsletters.
    • systeme.io also covers booking links and sales pipeline.

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

    Kajabi vs systeme.ioKajabi pricing and details

  3. 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). systeme.io starts at $17 per month for up to 5,000 contacts, billed monthly.
    • systeme.io has a free plan. Podia does not, though it has a free trial.
    • systeme.io also covers booking links and sales pipeline.

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

    Podia vs systeme.ioPodia pricing and details

  4. Kit

    Email marketing and paid newsletters for creators

    • Kit starts at $33 per month for up to 1,000 subscribers, billed yearly ($39 monthly). systeme.io starts at $17 per month for up to 5,000 contacts, billed monthly.
    • Kit also covers forms and paid newsletters.
    • systeme.io also covers booking links, sales pipeline, online courses and community.

    Suits: Writers, podcasters and other creators growing an email list

    Kit vs systeme.ioKit pricing and details

  5. Thinkific

    Course, community and membership platform for experts and academies

    • Thinkific starts at $40 per month, billed annually ($54 billed monthly). systeme.io starts at $17 per month for up to 5,000 contacts, billed monthly.
    • systeme.io has a free plan. Thinkific does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Thinkific also covers invoicing.
    • systeme.io also covers booking links, sales pipeline, marketing automation and email campaigns.

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

    Thinkific vs systeme.ioThinkific pricing and details

  6. Simplero

    All-in-one platform for courses, community, email and coaching

    • Simplero starts at $59 per month, billed annually ($70 billed monthly). systeme.io starts at $17 per month for up to 5,000 contacts, billed monthly.
    • systeme.io has a free plan. Simplero does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Simplero lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Simplero also covers forms.
    • systeme.io also covers booking links and sales pipeline.

    Suits: Coaches replacing separate tools for email, courses and checkout

    Simplero vs systeme.ioSimplero pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in systeme.io

  • The free plan stops at 2,000 contacts, 1 course with 500 students, 1 automation rule and 1 email campaign.
  • Evergreen webinars start on the Webinar plan at $47 a month.
  • No plan charges a transaction fee; Stripe, PayPal and other processors still charge their own.
systeme.io pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to systeme.io?

The alternatives to systeme.io in this directory are Kartra, Kajabi, Podia, Kit, Thinkific and Simplero. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with systeme.io.

Is there a free alternative to systeme.io?

Yes. Kit has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which systeme.io alternatives work on Android?

The systeme.io listing does not include an Android app. Kajabi and Simplero list one.

Which systeme.io alternatives work on iOS?

The systeme.io listing does not include an iOS app. Kajabi and Simplero list 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.