Teachable vs Kajabi
Teachable is the cheaper way to sell a first course; Kajabi makes sense when it replaces several tools you already pay for.
Prices and features come from each vendor's own pages, last checked Oct 26, 2026. We haven't finished hands-on testing of Teachable and Kajabi yet, so this page compares published facts only. How we choose.
Side by side
| Teachable | Kajabi | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From $29/mo billed yearly | From $143/mo billed yearly |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Free trial with a 30-day money-back guarantee (trial length shown inconsistently on the page) | Free trial (length not stated on the pricing page) |
| Fees and limits | Starter adds a 7.5% transaction fee. Card processing (for example 2.9% + 30¢ in the US) applies on all plans. | Kajabi Payments (US): 2.9% + 30¢ on Basic, lower on higher plans. Third-party processors add 0.5–2%. |
| Best for | Selling a first course or a handful of products | Creators replacing several tools (site, email, courses) with one |
| Website | Visit Teachable | Visit Kajabi |
Which should you choose?
Choose Teachable if
- You're launching your first course on a budget
- You already have an email tool and website
Choose Kajabi if
- You want courses, email, website and checkout in one place
- Your revenue covers a $143+ monthly bill
The drawbacks to know
Teachable
- No free plan
- 7.5% transaction fee on Starter
Kajabi
- Highest starting price of the course platforms here
- Product limit of 5 on Basic