Circle vs Kajabi: Which is right for you? (1970)
TL;DR
- Choose Circle if keeping fees low matters most.
- Choose Kajabi if paywall conversion optimization is the priority.
- Both work for: courses, memberships, creators, coaching.
Circle
Professional $89/mo. Business $199/mo (lower transaction fees, branded apps add-on). Circle Plus: custom pricing for large-scale businesses. 0% transaction fee on Professional and above.
Clean community platform for creators and coaches. Courses, live streams, events, and memberships in one place. 0% transaction fee on all plans.
Kajabi
Basic $143/mo, Growth $199/mo, Pro $399/mo (annual billing). Kajabi Payments: 2.7-2.9% + $0.30. 0-2% fee on 3rd-party payment providers depending on plan.
Most complete all-in-one platform: courses, community, email, coaching, and website builder. Most expensive option but covers everything.
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Best for
Circle is best for Communities, Courses, Memberships, Creators, coaching, Digital products. Kajabi is best for Courses, Memberships, coaching, Creators, all in one, Communities.
FAQ
Is Circle better than Kajabi?
Neither is universally better. Circle is the right pick if keeping fees low matters most; Kajabi wins if paywall conversion optimization is the priority.
Which is cheaper, Circle or Kajabi?
Circle ranks higher on fee competitiveness (3/5). Circle pricing: Professional $89/mo. Business $199/mo (lower transaction fees, branded apps add-on). Circle Plus: custom pricing for large-scale businesses. 0% transaction fee on Professional and above.. Kajabi pricing: Basic $143/mo, Growth $199/mo, Pro $399/mo (annual billing). Kajabi Payments: 2.7-2.9% + $0.30. 0-2% fee on 3rd-party payment providers depending on plan..
Can I switch from Circle to Kajabi?
Yes — most subscription and billing tools support migration via CSV import or API. Expect to reconfigure webhooks, paywalls, and entitlements. Check both vendors' migration docs before committing.
Does Circle handle sales tax?
No. Circle does not handle tax registrations — you handle those yourself or via a separate tool.
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