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ThriveCart alternatives
ThriveCart compared with 5 alternatives: SamCart, SendOwl, Kajabi, Stan and Payhip.
ThriveCart is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $37 per month, billed annually ($47 monthly). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ThriveCartThis tool | 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 |
| Kajabi | Free trial · from $143/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Stan | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Payhip | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
ThriveCart starts at $37 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.
SendOwl, Stan and Payhip 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 ThriveCart
- Free trial · from $79/mo
SamCart
Checkout and sales page builder with courses and an AI assistant
- SamCart starts at $79 per month. ThriveCart starts at $37 per month, billed annually ($47 monthly).
- ThriveCart also covers community.
Suits: Course and ebook sellers who want checkout, pages and 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). ThriveCart starts at $37 per month, billed annually ($47 monthly).
- SendOwl also covers online store.
- ThriveCart also covers online courses, community 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). ThriveCart starts at $37 per month, billed annually ($47 monthly).
- Only Kajabi lists iOS and Android apps.
- Kajabi also covers marketing automation, email campaigns and paid newsletters.
- ThriveCart 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 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). ThriveCart starts at $37 per month, billed annually ($47 monthly).
- Only Stan lists an iOS app.
- Stan also covers email campaigns and appointment booking.
- ThriveCart also covers a/B testing.
Suits: Social media creators who sell from a link in their bio
- Free plan · from $29/mo
Payhip
Store for downloads, courses and memberships, with a free plan
- Payhip starts at $29 per month. ThriveCart starts at $37 per month, billed annually ($47 monthly).
- Payhip has a free plan. ThriveCart does not, though it has a free trial.
- Payhip also covers online store.
- ThriveCart also covers community and a/B testing.
Suits: New sellers who want a free store and pay only when they sell
Limits worth knowing in ThriveCart
- ThriveCart takes 0% of sales, but payments run through your own Stripe, PayPal or Authorize.net account, whose processing fees apply.
- The affiliate center, multiple order bumps, dunning and custom domains all need Pro+ at $87 a month or $804 a year.
- The lifetime Standard licence costs $495 once; Pro+ bought outright costs $790 and then $295 a year from year two.
- Checkout pages offer paid add-ons, such as $69 courses and a $19 one-time offer, which are optional.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ThriveCart?
The alternatives to ThriveCart in this directory are SamCart, SendOwl, Kajabi, Stan and Payhip. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ThriveCart.
Is there a free alternative to ThriveCart?
Yes. Payhip has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which ThriveCart alternatives work on Android?
The ThriveCart listing does not include an Android app. Kajabi lists one.
Which ThriveCart alternatives work on iOS?
The ThriveCart 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.