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Kajabi vs Mighty Networks: Which is right for you? (1970)

TL;DR

  • Choose Kajabi if paywall conversion optimization is the priority.
  • Choose Mighty Networks if keeping fees low matters most.
  • Both work for: courses, memberships, coaching, creators.

Kajabi

Kickstarter $55/month. Basic $119/month. 0% transaction fee.

Most complete all-in-one platform: courses, community, email, coaching, and website builder. Most expensive option but covers everything.

Mighty Networks

Courses $33/mo (3% transaction). Business $99/mo (2%). Path-to-Pro $360/mo (0%).

Community-first platform with courses and live events. Native mobile apps for members. Has transaction fees on lower tiers. Competes directly with Circle and Kajabi.

Pricing comparison

Pricing model
flat_monthly
flat_monthly
Detail
Kickstarter $55/month. Basic $119/month. 0% transaction fee.
Courses $33/mo (3% transaction). Business $99/mo (2%). Path-to-Pro $360/mo (0%).

Feature comparison

Kajabi
Mighty Networks
Merchant of record
No
No
Paywalls
Yes
Yes
A/B testing
No
No
Tax handled
No
No
No-code
Yes
Yes
Open source
No
No
Ease of setup
4/5
4/5
Fee competitiveness
2/5
3/5
Conversion tooling
4/5
3/5
Advanced billing
3/5
2/5

Best for

Kajabi is best for Courses, Memberships, coaching, Creators, all in one, Communities. Mighty Networks is best for Communities, Courses, Memberships, Creators, coaching, Digital products.

FAQ

Is Kajabi better than Mighty Networks?

Neither is universally better. Kajabi is the right pick if paywall conversion optimization is the priority; Mighty Networks wins if keeping fees low matters most.

Which is cheaper, Kajabi or Mighty Networks?

Mighty Networks ranks higher on fee competitiveness (3/5). Kajabi pricing: Kickstarter $55/month. Basic $119/month. 0% transaction fee.. Mighty Networks pricing: Courses $33/mo (3% transaction). Business $99/mo (2%). Path-to-Pro $360/mo (0%)..

Can I switch from Kajabi to Mighty Networks?

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 Kajabi handle sales tax?

No. Kajabi does not handle tax registrations — you handle those yourself or via a separate tool.

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