The Kiwify Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Kiwify in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Kiwify
The Insider’s Guide
Sell online courses and digital products for a cut of each sale
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among course and community platforms, read from Kiwify’s own pages.
Made by Kiwify US, Inc. · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Kiwify’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Kiwify’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 66 of the 98 other course and community platforms we grade
Kiwify is a platform for selling online courses and other digital products. It includes a members area for hosting lessons and videos, a checkout builder, affiliate and revenue-partner commission splits, subscriptions and a student mobile app. There is no subscription: the vendor takes a fee on each sale.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Kiwify, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating on record, and you build the course, checkout and members area.
- 1
Best for selling online courses for a cut of each sale
Kiwify lets you sell online courses and digital products with a members area, checkout builder and affiliates, for no monthly fee.
- 2
It is free
Kiwify has no paid plan at all. No monthly fee: Kiwify takes 9.99% + $0.80 of each sale, and hosting in the members area, including video, costs nothing extra.
- 3
It runs on 3 platforms
Web, iOS and Android.
- 4
Members area
A customizable members area with a streaming-style layout hosts courses and videos with no extra hosting cost.
- 5
Checkout builder
A checkout builder with one-click upsell, and subscriptions through credit card for recurring payments.
- 6
Affiliates and revenue partners
Affiliates join through an invitation link, and any number of revenue partners can be invited to split a product's commission.
- 7
A 2.4 GPA, above 66 of 98
That is against the other course and community platforms we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Kiwify is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Kiwify at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Kiwify US, Inc.
- Category
- Courses & Communities
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for selling online courses for a cut of each sale
Kiwify lets you sell online courses and digital products with a members area, checkout builder and affiliates, for no monthly fee. It keeps 9.99% plus $0.80 of each sale, and the first payout comes 15 days after you ask. It does not accept physical products.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No subscription, but 9.99% + $0.80 of each sale. On a $100 course that is about $10.79, which is a steep cut next to flat monthly plans. |
| Free plan and trial | B | Nothing to pay until you sell, with hosting and video included. There is no trial, because the fee is only on sales. |
| Features | C | Members area, checkout builder, affiliates and a student app. The listing shows digital products only, and subscriptions by credit card only. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record, and you build the course, checkout and members area. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, with iOS and Android for students. No API or named integrations are listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Kiwify is for
- Fits if you want to sell a course with no upfront cost
- Works for creators who want an affiliate system built in
Who it is not for
- Pricey if you sell a lot: 9.99% + $0.80 comes off every sale
- Not for you if you sell physical products, as they are not accepted
- Watch out: subscriptions can be sold by credit card only
- Tight if you want cash fast: the first payout is 15 days after the request
Good to know
Good for
- Creators who want no monthly fee and pay only when they sell
- Course sellers who work with affiliates or co-producers
- Digital-product sellers, including coaching and online training
Worth knowing
- Physical products are not accepted; only digital products delivered by email or the members area.
- Subscriptions can be sold through credit card only, according to the FAQ.
- The first payout comes 15 days after the request; the home page says sales are received within up to 15 days.
- The fee rate shown is US dollars; the site is a Brazilian-built product with a US entity, and other markets may differ.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Kiwify is free to use.
Nothing to pay until you sell, with hosting and video included.
Pay per sale
$0
No subscription. Kiwify keeps 9.99% + $0.80 of each sale; members-area and video hosting are included. First payout is available 15 days after request.
The free plan
No monthly fee: Kiwify takes 9.99% + $0.80 of each sale, and hosting in the members area, including video, costs nothing extra.
Read from kiwify.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: Web, iOS and Android
Sell online courses and digital products for a cut of each sale. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: online courses, affiliate tracking, partner payouts.
Members area, checkout builder, affiliates and a student app.
- Members area
- A customizable members area with a streaming-style layout hosts courses and videos with no extra hosting cost.
- Checkout builder
- A checkout builder with one-click upsell, and subscriptions through credit card for recurring payments.
- Affiliates and revenue partners
- Affiliates join through an invitation link, and any number of revenue partners can be invited to split a product's commission.
- Student mobile app
- A mobile app lets students watch lessons; the site links to listings in the App Store and Google Play.
- Immediate release and support
- Access is released right after purchase, and live-chat support runs 7 days a week from 8 am to 9 pm, according to the site.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Kiwify is made by Kiwify US, Inc.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
66/98
Other course and community platforms it is graded above
Kiwify's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 66 of the 98 other course and community platforms we grade, and level with 16.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 71 of 98) and worst on features (C, above 1).
Kiwify has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 99 course and community platforms we grade, cut by the letter each got. Kiwify’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 17 of 98
- BFree plan and trialAbove 71 of 98
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 98
- CEase of useAbove 23 of 98
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 25 of 98
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 78 course and community platforms. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Kiwify is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Kiwify is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces. It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.4 is higher than 66 of the 98 other course and community platforms we grade.
What you could make
- Online courses: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Payouts to partners in many countries, with their tax forms.
- Every click and sale traced back to the right partner.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. Kiwify’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Hotmart, Eduzz, Teachable, Podia and Kajabi
The 5 tools Kiwify is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
Hotmart
Free
Sell courses and digital products for a cut of each sale.
- Only Kiwify lists iOS and Android apps.
- Kiwify also covers partner payouts.
- Hotmart also covers marketing automation, community, digital downloads and webinars.
- 1.8GPA
Eduzz
Paid
Brazilian platform to sell, deliver and grow digital products.
- Kiwify has a free plan. Eduzz does not.
- Kiwify also covers affiliate tracking and partner payouts.
- Eduzz also covers ticketing.
- 2.4GPA
Teachable
Free trial · from $29/mo
Online course, coaching and membership platform with its own checkout.
- Kiwify has a free plan. Teachable does not, though it has a free trial.
- Kiwify also covers affiliate tracking and partner payouts.
- Teachable also covers email campaigns.
- 2.4GPA
Podia
Free trial · from $42/mo
Website, store, courses, community and email for creators in one place.
- Kiwify has a free plan. Podia does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Kiwify lists iOS and Android apps.
- Kiwify also covers affiliate tracking and partner payouts.
- 2.0GPA
Kajabi
Free trial · from $143/mo
All-in-one platform for selling courses, coaching and communities.
- Kiwify has a free plan. Kajabi does not, though it has a free trial.
- Kiwify also covers affiliate tracking and partner payouts.
- Kajabi also covers marketing automation, email campaigns, paid newsletters and community.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Kiwify free?
Yes. Kiwify is free to use.
How much does Kiwify cost?
Kiwify lists one plan. Pay per sale: $0.
What platforms does Kiwify work on?
Kiwify is available on Web, iOS and Android.
Does Kiwify have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Kiwify is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does Kiwify have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Kiwify is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is Kiwify open source?
Kiwify is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes Kiwify?
Kiwify is made by Kiwify US, Inc.
What are the alternatives to Kiwify?
The closest alternatives to Kiwify in our directory are Hotmart, Eduzz, Teachable, Podia and Kajabi.
How does Kiwify compare with other course and community platforms?
Kiwify's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 66 of the 98 other course and community platforms we grade, and level with 16.
Is Kiwify good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Kiwify C for value for money. Kiwify has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Kiwify?
Kiwify is free, so making your own would save you nothing. And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Kiwify’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Kiwify's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Kiwify US, Inc. Prices change, so check kiwify.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Kiwify, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/kiwify
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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