Kajabi vs Teachable
Kajabi and Teachable are two of the most common picks in their category. This is a fair, side-by-side comparison of where each one wins — and which buyer should pick which.
The short version
Pick Kajabi if you're in the camp of coaches and course creators who want an all-in-one platform. Pick Teachable if you're in the camp of course creators on a tighter budget.
Side-by-side
| Kajabi | Teachable | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $149/month (Kickstarter plan) | $59/month (Basic plan) |
| Best for | Coaches and course creators who want an all-in-one platform | Course creators on a tighter budget |
| Category | Course/membership platform | Course/membership platform |
Kajabi: where it wins
Premium all-in-one for coaches — expensive but you stop paying 5 different vendors.
Key features:
- Course hosting
- Email marketing
- Landing pages
- Communities
- Payments
Teachable: where it wins
A more affordable Kajabi alternative with the essentials handled well.
Key features:
- Course builder
- Sales pages
- Payment processing
- Affiliate program built-in
FAQ
Which is cheaper overall?
Starting prices are listed above, but the real cost depends on usage. Both companies bill by seats or usage volume, so a small team will pay roughly the same; a large team's costs diverge. Always run the math on your actual headcount and usage before committing annually.
Can I migrate from one to the other later?
Generally yes — both export your data and most workflows are portable with some manual cleanup. The friction is in retraining your team on a new UI, not the data itself.
Is one safer for long-term commitment?
Both are well-funded and well-established. Neither is at meaningful risk of disappearing in the next year. We'd say comfort with either company is roughly equivalent — pick on feature fit, not stability worry.