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

TL;DR

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

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.

Payhip

Free: 5% fee. Plus $29/mo: 2%. Pro $99/mo: 0%

More customizable than Gumroad with better fee structure at volume. Does not handle VAT globally.

Pricing comparison

Pricing model
flat_monthly
freemium
Detail
Kickstarter $55/month. Basic $119/month. 0% transaction fee.
Free: 5% fee. Plus $29/mo: 2%. Pro $99/mo: 0%

Feature comparison

Kajabi
Payhip
Merchant of record
No
No
Paywalls
Yes
No
A/B testing
No
No
Tax handled
No
No
No-code
Yes
Yes
Open source
No
No
Ease of setup
4/5
5/5
Fee competitiveness
2/5
4/5
Conversion tooling
4/5
2/5
Advanced billing
3/5
1/5

Best for

Kajabi is best for Courses, Memberships, coaching, Creators, all in one, Communities. Payhip is best for ebooks, templates, Courses, Memberships, Creators, Digital products.

FAQ

Is Kajabi better than Payhip?

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

Which is cheaper, Kajabi or Payhip?

Payhip ranks higher on fee competitiveness (4/5). Kajabi pricing: Kickstarter $55/month. Basic $119/month. 0% transaction fee.. Payhip pricing: Free: 5% fee. Plus $29/mo: 2%. Pro $99/mo: 0%.

Can I switch from Kajabi to Payhip?

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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