3 tools that do the same job as Kajabi, compared on checked pricing and features. Kajabi's cheapest paid plan is $143 a month for one person, and three of the alternatives cost less. None of the three have a free plan.
Prices checked against each vendor's own pricing page; Kajabi's on October 5, 2026.
Cheapest paid plan that covers the team, per month before tax, at the yearly rate where one is published. Each tool's prices were checked against its own pricing page, most recently on October 5, 2026.
1. Thinkific
Best for experts and small academies selling courses, memberships and live cohorts
Thinkific is a course platform for experts and academies selling courses, communities and memberships, with unlimited courses on every published plan. Sales through Thinkific Payments carry no platform fee, while Stripe or PayPal sales add 5%, 2% or 1% by plan.
One person
$40/mo
Basic · Kajabi: $143/mo
Team of 10
—
Free plan
No
Choose Thinkific if…
You want it cheaper for one person: $40/mo on Basic, against $143/mo for Kajabi.
Teachable is a course platform for creators selling courses, coaching and digital downloads, and it collects and remits sales tax in more than 45 countries. Starter adds a 7.5% fee to each sale; Builder and higher plans charge 0% through Teachable's checkout.
One person
$29/mo
Starter · Kajabi: $143/mo
Team of 10
—
Free plan
No
Choose Teachable if…
You want it cheaper for one person: $29/mo on Starter, against $143/mo for Kajabi.
Stay with Kajabi if…
You rely on what Teachable lacks: white-label mobile app.
LearnWorlds is a course and training platform for course sellers, coaches and corporate trainers, with interactive video, exams and SCORM uploads. Starter adds a $5 fee to every paid enrollment; Pro Trainer and higher plans charge none.
One person
$24/mo
Starter · Kajabi: $143/mo
Team of 10
$249/mo
Learning Center · Kajabi: $199/mo
Free plan
No
Choose LearnWorlds if…
You want it cheaper for one person: $24/mo on Starter, against $143/mo for Kajabi.
You need what Kajabi lacks: interactive video & activities, SCORM & xAPI support and compliance tracking & reporting.
Stay with Kajabi if…
Price matters for a team of 10: Kajabi is $199/mo, LearnWorlds $249/mo.
