Kajabi
Mentimeter
| Feature | Kajabi | Mentimeter |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $69/mo | Free / from $11.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | established-creators, knowledge-entrepreneurs, coaches, agencies | educators, trainers, conference-speakers, meeting-facilitators |
| Founded | 2010 | 2014 |
| Course Builder | ✓ | ✗ |
| Marketing Funnels | ✓ | ✗ |
| Email Automation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Website Builder | ✓ | ✗ |
| Podcasting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Communities | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile App | ✓ | ✗ |
| Live Polls | ✗ | ✓ |
| Word Clouds | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quizzes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Q And A | ✗ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Kajabi Pros
- Complete business platform with no need for third-party tools
- Powerful marketing automation and funnels
- Beautiful customizable website themes
- Built-in podcast hosting
- Excellent analytics and reporting
✗ Kajabi Cons
- Expensive compared to alternatives
- No free plan available
- Learning curve for all features
✓ Mentimeter Pros
- Great audience engagement
- Easy polling
- Real-time results
- No app needed for audience
✗ Mentimeter Cons
- Limited free questions
- Basic design options
- Requires internet
The Verdict
Kajabi is built for established creators and knowledge entrepreneurs, with a focus on course-builder and marketing-funnels. Mentimeter targets educators and trainers and leads with live-polls and word-clouds.
On pricing, Mentimeter is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $11.99/mo compared to $69/mo for Kajabi. That $57.01/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Mentimeter has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Kajabi requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Kajabi offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 6), while Mentimeter takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.