Kajabi
Teachable
| Feature | Kajabi | Teachable |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $69/mo | Free / from $59/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | established-creators, knowledge-entrepreneurs, coaches, agencies | course-creators, coaches, educators, experts, solopreneurs |
| Founded | 2010 | 2013 |
| Course Builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Marketing Funnels | ✓ | ✗ |
| Email Automation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Website Builder | ✓ | ✗ |
| Podcasting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Communities | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mobile App | ✓ | ✗ |
| Coaching | ✗ | ✓ |
| Digital Downloads | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quizzes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Certificates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Affiliates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Email Marketing | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Teachable Pros
- Easy course builder with drag-and-drop
- Built-in payment processing and affiliates
- Custom domain and branding on all plans
- Coaching and community features included
✗ Teachable Cons
- Transaction fees on free and basic plans
- Limited site customization options
- No built-in community forum (added 2024)
The Verdict
Kajabi is built for established creators and knowledge entrepreneurs, with a focus on course-builder and marketing-funnels. Teachable targets course creators and coaches and leads with course-builder and coaching.
On pricing, Teachable is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $59/mo compared to $69/mo for Kajabi. That $10/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Teachable 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 7), while Teachable takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for coaches — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
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.