Head-to-head · Online Course Platforms
Teachable vs Kajabi
Teachable leads on 2 checks, Kajabi on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTeachable · 8.7/10
- Lowest starting priceTeachable · $29/mo
- Free trialboth
Teachable scores higher on our rubric for online course platforms: 8.7 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #10.
Teachable is cheaper to start at $29/mo against $143/mo. Teachable leads on transaction fee: 7.5 % versus 0 %. On mobile app, Kajabi gives you Branded where Teachable offers Native.
Teachable is the better fit for creators wanting low-cost selling tools. Kajabi is the better fit for premium education businesses with marketing needs.
- Teachable fits best
Creators wanting low-cost selling tools
- Kajabi fits best
Premium education businesses with marketing needs
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Side by side
| Feature | Teachable 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Kajabi 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #6 in Online Course Platforms | #10 in Online Course Platforms |
| Best for | Creators wanting low-cost selling tools | Premium education businesses with marketing needs |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $29/mo (best) | $143/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 7 days | 30 days |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs | Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS | GDPR, 2FA |
| Integrations | 15 integrations | 13 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Teachable 2/2 · Kajabi 2/2 | ||
| Custom domain | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email marketing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Student limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Transaction fee | 7.5 % (best) | 0 % |
| Course formats | video, text, quizzes, audio, files | video, audio, text, downloadable files, quizzes |
| Payment options | Integrated | Integrated |
| Mobile app | Native | Branded |
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| Our verdict | Teachable is an online course platform for creators, experts, entrepreneurs, and businesses that want to build and sell courses, coaching products, memberships, and digital downloads. Its drag-and-drop builder supports video, audio, text,… 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
Teachable — where it wins
- Unlimited students on listed self-service plans
- AI tools, native mobile apps, and varied course formats
- Built-in checkout, marketing, analytics, and integrations
Where it doesn't
- Starter charges a 7.5% transaction fee
- No free plan; the free trial lasts 7 days
- Starter is limited to 5 products
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
- Teachable8.7/10 · 7-day trial
A creator-focused course platform with broad selling tools and a notable Starter transaction fee.
Visit TeachableFull verdict → - Kajabi8.3/10 · 30-day trial
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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