Kajabi
Skillshare
| Feature | Kajabi | Skillshare |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $69/mo | From $13.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | established-creators, knowledge-entrepreneurs, coaches, agencies | creatives, designers, freelancers, hobbyists |
| Founded | 2010 | 2010 |
| Course Builder | ✓ | ✗ |
| Marketing Funnels | ✓ | ✗ |
| Email Automation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Website Builder | ✓ | ✗ |
| Podcasting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Communities | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mobile App | ✓ | ✓ |
| Project Based Learning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Community Feedback | ✗ | ✓ |
| Offline Viewing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Class Discussions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curated Paths | ✗ | ✓ |
| Teacher Tools | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Skillshare Pros
- Strong focus on creative skills and hands-on projects
- Unlimited access to all classes with subscription
- Active community with project sharing and feedback
- Short, digestible class format
- Offline viewing on mobile
✗ Skillshare Cons
- No free tier anymore
- No certificates recognized by employers
- Limited technical and business content
The Verdict
Kajabi is built for established creators and knowledge entrepreneurs, with a focus on course-builder and marketing-funnels. Skillshare targets creatives and designers and leads with project-based-learning and community-feedback.
On pricing, Skillshare is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $13.99/mo compared to $69/mo for Kajabi. That $55.01/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
Feature-wise, Kajabi offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 7), while Skillshare takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Kajabi has a slight overall edge — but if strong focus on creative skills and hands-on projects matters most to you, Skillshare may still be the right call.