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Kajabi alternatives

By Cathy Riddell, founder of Moshy · Facts checked 24 Oct 2026 · Last updated 24 Oct 2026

Short answer: Kajabi starts at US$179/month (US$143/month annually), checked 24 Oct 2026. Cheaper alternatives: Systeme.io (free plan, courses from US$0–17/month), Kartra (from US$59/month with memberships) and ClickFunnels (US$97/month, 3 courses). HighLevel (US$97/month) includes courses and communities alongside CRM and SMS, which suits agencies.

What does Kajabi cost?

Plan	Monthly	Annual	Key inclusions (official page)
Basic	US$179/mo	US$143/mo	2,500 contacts, 5 products, 1 website, 2 admin users
Growth	US$249/mo	US$199/mo	25,000 contacts, 50 products, 11 admin users
Pro	US$499/mo	US$399/mo	100,000 contacts, unlimited products, 3 websites, branded mobile app

Kajabi Payments card fees and third-party payment fees (2%/1%/0.5% by plan) apply. Every plan has a 30-day money-back guarantee. ^{[Kajabi pricing]}

How do Kajabi alternatives compare?

Tool	Best for	Starting price*	Try first	Note
Official logo HighLevel	Agencies managing client accounts	US$97/mo	14-day free trial	Unlimited contacts & users
Official logo Systeme.io	Solo creators on a budget	Free; paid from US$17/mo	Free plan	0% transaction fees
Official logo Kartra	Course & membership sellers	US$59/mo	30-day money-back	5% fee on Essentials
Official logo ClickFunnels	Funnel-first marketers	US$97/mo	14-day trial	No cut of sales
Official logo Kajabi	Established course creators	US$179/mo	30-day money-back	Payment fees apply

*Official pricing pages, checked 24 Oct 2026, USD.

What's the cheapest Kajabi alternative for courses?

Systeme.io: the free plan includes 1 course and 500 students, and Startup (US$17/mo) includes 5 courses. ^{[Systeme.io pricing]}

Which alternative is best for memberships?

Kartra. Growth includes higher limits than Essentials (1 course). [verify on official page] ^{[Kartra pricing]}

📸 [Cathy to add: screenshot/workflow — course area in an alternative]

Frequently asked questions

Is there a cheaper alternative to Kajabi?

Yes. Systeme.io (free / US$17) and Kartra (from US$59) both cost less than Kajabi's US$179 entry price (official pages, 24 Oct 2026).

Does Kajabi take a cut of sales?

Kajabi says it takes no revenue share, but card processing and third-party payment fees apply.

Can HighLevel host courses?

Yes. Courses and communities are listed among HighLevel's core features.

About the author: Cathy Riddell
Cathy runs the digital agency Moshy and has used HighLevel every day for about 18 months for real client work. She writes every CRM Reviewed guide. How we review →

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Sources

https://kajabi.com/pricing (Kajabi pricing), checked 24 Oct 2026
https://systeme.io/pricing (Systeme.io pricing), checked 24 Oct 2026
https://kartra.com/pricing (Kartra pricing), checked 24 Oct 2026
https://www.clickfunnels.com/pricing (ClickFunnels pricing), checked 24 Oct 2026
https://www.gohighlevel.com/pricing (HighLevel pricing), checked 24 Oct 2026

Prices and features come only from the official vendor pages listed, checked 24 Oct 2026, in USD. Vendors change prices often, so confirm on the official page before buying. Ratings are not published until hands-on testing is complete.