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

TL;DR

  • Choose Kajabi if paywall conversion optimization is the priority.
  • Choose Teachable 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.

Teachable

Free (1 product, $1+10% fee). Basic $39/mo. Pro $119/mo. Pro+ $199/mo.

Established course platform with a simple no-code builder. Free plan has transaction fees; paid plans are more cost-effective at volume. Owned by Hotmart.

Pricing comparison

Pricing model
flat_monthly
freemium
Detail
Kickstarter $55/month. Basic $119/month. 0% transaction fee.
Free (1 product, $1+10% fee). Basic $39/mo. Pro $119/mo. Pro+ $199/mo.

Feature comparison

Kajabi
Teachable
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. Teachable is best for Courses, coaching, Creators, Memberships, Communities, Digital products.

FAQ

Is Kajabi better than Teachable?

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

Which is cheaper, Kajabi or Teachable?

Teachable ranks higher on fee competitiveness (3/5). Kajabi pricing: Kickstarter $55/month. Basic $119/month. 0% transaction fee.. Teachable pricing: Free (1 product, $1+10% fee). Basic $39/mo. Pro $119/mo. Pro+ $199/mo..

Can I switch from Kajabi to Teachable?

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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