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Kajabi alternatives: which one fits what you actually do
Kajabi is an all-in-one creator business platform with a price to match. If you mainly teach, sell a few courses or run a community, one of these alternatives may fit better. Prices checked on 25 September 2026.
Prices from vendor pagesDate of each checkSeveral options per guideWhen to stay put
Why people look for a Kajabi alternative
Kajabi bundles courses, a website, email marketing, funnels, a community and checkout into one subscription, starting at $143 a month on annual billing. That is good value if you use most of it. The most common reasons people look elsewhere are:
- Price. If you do not need Kajabi's marketing suite, you are paying for tools you do not use. See our Kajabi pricing guide for the full breakdown.
- Teaching depth. Kajabi is built around selling. Live classes by batch, attendance, structured tests and mock exams are not its focus.
- Limits. The Basic plan allows 5 products and 2,500 contacts, and extra contacts cost more.
- A branded app. Kajabi recommends its Pro plan if you want your own app in the app stores.
Kajabi alternatives at a glance
| Platform | Entry price (annual billing) | Platform fee on sales at entry | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| AcadifyLab | Flat plans, see pricing | None | Teaching live batches, tests and courses under your own brand |
| Thinkific | $40/mo | None (processing applies) | A course-first storefront with room to grow |
| Teachable | $29/mo | 7.5% on Starter | Low-cost start for self-paced courses |
| Podia | $42/mo | 5% on Mover | Simple courses, downloads and email together |
| Skool | $9/mo | 10% on Hobby | Community-led courses and live calls |
| LearnWorlds | $24/mo | $5 per enrollment on Starter | Interactive video and white-label academies |
Prices from each vendor's pricing page, checked 25 September 2026, in US dollars before tax. Payment processing fees from Stripe, PayPal or the platform's own processor apply separately.
The alternatives in more detail
AcadifyLab: for teaching, not just selling
Choose AcadifyLab if your courses involve live teaching and testing. It combines recorded courses, live classes on Zoom and Google Meet with automatic attendance, tests and mock exams, batches and branches, payments and certificates. It takes no share of course revenue, publishes its plans openly, and higher plans publish Android and iOS apps under your own brand. It does not replace Kajabi's email marketing and funnel builder, so pair it with an email tool if you rely on those. See online course platform and white label LMS.
Thinkific: the closest like-for-like switch
Thinkific is a course-first platform with a checkout, communities, certificates and live cohorts on its Start plan. Annual plans start at $40 a month, well below Kajabi's entry price, although its branded app is a $199-a-month add-on. See our Thinkific pricing guide.
Teachable: cheapest way to start
Teachable's Starter plan costs $29 a month on annual billing, but charges a 7.5% transaction fee. Builder removes that fee at $69 a month. It includes student apps and handles global sales tax. See our Teachable pricing guide.
Podia: simple all-in-one for small creators
Podia covers courses, downloads, coaching, a community, a website and email in a simpler package. The Mover plan costs $42 a month billed yearly with a 5% fee; Shaker, at $84, removes Podia's fees.
Skool: when the community is the product
Skool puts a community, courses and live calls in one place, with unlimited members on both plans. Hobby costs $9 a month with a 10% transaction fee, and Pro costs $99 a month with a 2.9% fee. It is deliberately simple, so check it covers the selling and branding you need.
LearnWorlds: for richer course experiences
LearnWorlds focuses on interactive video, assessments and SCORM, with full white-label on its Learning Center plan. Starter charges $5 per paid enrollment. See our LearnWorlds pricing guide.
How to choose
- List what you use in Kajabi today. If email marketing and funnels are central, look for an alternative that has them or budget for a separate tool.
- Decide how you teach. Self-paced only, community-led, or live classes and tests. This narrows the list fastest.
- Work out fees at your real revenue. A cheap plan with a transaction fee can cost more than a pricier plan without one.
- Check the app. If learners use phones, confirm whether the app is included, branded, or an add-on.
- Plan the move. Our LMS migration checklist lists what to export first.
Other alternatives guides
Thinkific alternatives
When the features you need sit on higher tiers or add-ons.
LearnWorlds alternatives
When enrollment fees, learner limits or the app add-on add up.
FAQ
Kajabi alternative questions
What is the cheapest alternative to Kajabi?
Among the options here, Skool's Hobby plan ($9 a month) and Teachable's Starter plan ($29 a month billed annually) have the lowest entry prices, but both charge a transaction fee on sales: 10% and 7.5% respectively.
Which Kajabi alternative has no transaction fees?
AcadifyLab and Thinkific charge no platform fee on sales at entry level, as do Teachable Builder, Podia Shaker and LearnWorlds Pro Trainer. Payment processing fees still apply.
Is there a Kajabi alternative for live classes and tests?
Yes. AcadifyLab is built for live classes by batch, attendance, tests and mock exams alongside recorded courses and payments.
Can I move my courses from Kajabi?
Yes. Export your course content and student list first, then rebuild the course structure on the new platform. Our LMS migration checklist covers the order that avoids surprises.
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