Head-to-head · Online Course Platforms
LearnWorlds vs Kajabi
LearnWorlds leads on 1 check, Kajabi on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreLearnWorlds · 9.2/10
- Lowest starting priceLearnWorlds · $29/mo
- Free trialboth
LearnWorlds scores higher on our rubric for online course platforms: 9.2 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #10.
LearnWorlds is cheaper to start at $29/mo against $143/mo.
LearnWorlds is the better fit for interactive academies and branded learning businesses. Kajabi is the better fit for premium education businesses with marketing needs.
- LearnWorlds fits best
Interactive academies and branded learning businesses
- Kajabi fits best
Premium education businesses with marketing needs
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Side by side
| Feature | LearnWorlds 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Kajabi 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #2 in Online Course Platforms | #10 in Online Course Platforms |
| Best for | Interactive academies and branded learning businesses | Premium education businesses with marketing needs |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $29/mo (best) | $143/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | GDPR, 2FA |
| Integrations | 4,000+ integrations | 13 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features LearnWorlds 2/2 · Kajabi 2/2 | ||
| Custom domain | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email marketing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Student limit | 1000 students | Not checked yet |
| Transaction fee | Not checked yet | 0 % |
| Course formats | Interactive video, PDF, SCORM/HTML5, LTI, PowerPoint, YouTube, audio, SoundCloud, live sessions, ebooks, exams, self-assessments, forms, certificates, social, embeds, and external links | video, audio, text, downloadable files, quizzes |
| Payment options | Integrated | Integrated |
| Mobile app | Branded | Branded |
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| Our verdict | LearnWorlds is an online course platform for creators, educators, training providers, entrepreneurs, and businesses that want to build and sell structured digital learning. Its course formats include video, interactive video, ebooks, PDFs,… Read the review → |
Kajabi brings online course creation and lesson delivery together with the business systems around selling education. It is designed for coaches, educators, creators, consultants, and service professionals offering courses, coaching… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
LearnWorlds — where it wins
- Interactive video, SCORM, HTML5, assessments, and learning paths
- Branded websites, checkout, communities, and optional mobile apps
- AI-assisted authoring plus analytics for courses, sales, and apps
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Branded mobile apps are an add-on
- Advanced capacity and branding vary by plan
Kajabi — where it wins
- Combines courses, coaching, memberships, funnels, email, and commerce
- Supports video, audio, text, assessments, PDFs, and embedded content
- Includes branded mobile apps, analytics, automation, and custom domains
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $143 per month with annual billing
- Monthly pricing rises to $179, $249, or $499 by plan
- Higher tiers are needed for more products, contacts, websites, and admins
- LearnWorlds9.2/10 · 30-day trial
A deep platform for interactive courses, learning paths, branded delivery, and digital sales.
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A broad creator business platform for teams that can justify its premium starting price.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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