Kajabi vs Whop: Which is right for you? (1970)
TL;DR
- Choose Kajabi if paywall conversion optimization is the priority.
- Choose Whop 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.
Whop
3% platform + Stripe fees (~5.7–7.2% all-in)
Best for selling community access, Discord groups, and bundled digital products. Not MoR.
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Best for
Kajabi is best for Courses, Memberships, coaching, Creators, all in one, Communities. Whop is best for Communities, Courses, Memberships, discord access, Creators, Digital products.
FAQ
Is Kajabi better than Whop?
Neither is universally better. Kajabi is the right pick if paywall conversion optimization is the priority; Whop wins if keeping fees low matters most.
Which is cheaper, Kajabi or Whop?
Whop ranks higher on fee competitiveness (4/5). Kajabi pricing: Kickstarter $55/month. Basic $119/month. 0% transaction fee.. Whop pricing: 3% platform + Stripe fees (~5.7–7.2% all-in).
Can I switch from Kajabi to Whop?
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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