Teachable vs Kajabi
Kajabi edges it for most people — established creators and coaches — but Teachable is the better pick if you're new course creators wanting low monthly cost.
Teachable
Beginner-friendly platform to create and sell online courses, with built-in payments.
$29/mo
- Low-cost entry relative to Kajabi
- Simple and fast to launch a course
- 0% transaction fee once on Builder or higher
- Punishing 7.5% transaction fee on the Starter plan
- No free plan since the 2025 restructure
Kajabi
All-in-one platform to build, market, and sell courses, coaching, and communities.
$71/mo
- Genuinely all-in-one — no separate email or funnel tools needed
- Strong marketing automation and funnels
- Polished member and mobile experience
- Expensive entry point ($89/mo billed monthly)
- Contacts are hard-capped per tier, so price scales with audience
Side by side
| Teachable | Kajabi | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/mo | $71/mo |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
| Transaction fees | 7.5% (Starter); 0% on Builder and up | 0% platform fee |
| User rating | 4.2/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Founded | 2014 | 2009 |
Best for…
Choose Teachable if
- New course creators wanting low monthly cost
- Solo educators selling a few courses
Choose Kajabi if
- Established creators and coaches
- Creators wanting courses + email + funnels in one
What you'll pay
Teachable vs Kajabi — monthly cost
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Frequently asked questions
Is Teachable or Kajabi better?
Kajabi scores higher on our composite (4.1 vs 3.7), mainly on value and features. But Teachable wins for specific cases — new course creators wanting low monthly cost and solo educators selling a few courses. Neither is "best" universally; it depends on your situation.
Which is cheaper, Teachable or Kajabi?
Teachable has the lower entry price ($29/mo). Watch transaction fees too — Kajabi keep more of each sale. Use the calculator below for your real cost.
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