How Much Does
Kajabi Cost in 2026?
Kajabi is the all-in-one creator economy platform — courses + email marketing + websites + communities + sales funnels. Basic at $143/mo annual replaces Teachable ($69) + Kit email marketing ($25) + Circle community ($49) = $143 of separate tools in one subscription. For coaches, experts, and creators running transformation-focused businesses, Kajabi's bundle economics work. 0% platform transaction fees (just processor 2.9% + $0.30).
Prices in USD, verified from the United States. Regional pricing may vary.
Plans & Pricing
Starter
$71/mo billed annually
- products 1
- contacts 250
- websites 1
- communities 1
- admins 2
Basic
$143/mo billed annually
- products 5
- contacts 2500
- websites 1
- communities 1
- admins 2
Growth
$199/mo billed annually
- products 50
- contacts 25000
- websites 1
- communities 1
- admins 11
- brandedApp true
- apiAccess true
Pro
$399/mo billed annually
- products Unlimited
- contacts 100000
- websites 3
- communities 3
- admins 26
From the StackScored blog
Features
Our Verdict
Kajabi's pitch is 'one platform for your entire business.' That's both feature and limitation. Starter at $71/mo annual with 1 product + 250 contacts is restrictive — you'll exceed 250 contacts within a month of real email list building. Basic at $143/mo annual is the honest entry tier: 5 products, 2,500 contacts, 1 website, 1 community. This replaces ~$150/mo of separate tools for most creators. Growth at $199/mo annual adds 50 products, 25,000 contacts, 11 admins, and — crucially — branded mobile app + API access. The branded app is genuinely differentiated: students access your courses in an app with your logo, not 'Kajabi.' For course creators selling premium content ($500+), the branded app justifies the upgrade alone. Pro at $399/mo annual scales to unlimited products + 100,000 contacts + 3 websites + 3 communities + 26 admins — appropriate for course businesses with $500k+ ARR or multi-brand creators. The 50% discount that's 'limited-time' has been running since 2023 — it's effectively the real price. Where Kajabi wins: bundle economics when you use all the features. Where it loses: if you only need courses (use Teachable/Thinkific at 50% the cost), or only email (use Kit at 17%), or only a community (use Circle at 35%). Kajabi works when you use it all.
Pros
- All-in-one replaces $150+/mo of separate tools (courses + email + website + community)
- Branded mobile app at Growth tier is genuinely differentiated for premium course sales
- 0% platform transaction fees on all plans — only processor fees apply
- Kajabi Assistant AI helps generate sales pages, emails, course outlines
- Most polished all-in-one UX in creator economy — cleaner than Podia, more features than Teachable + Circle
Cons
- Starter's 250-contact limit traps you — you'll upgrade to Basic ($143) within weeks
- Overkill if you only need courses — Teachable Builder ($69) is half the price for pure course sales
- '50% limited-time discount' is the real price — anchored higher to create fake urgency
- API access is Growth+ only — can't integrate with custom tools at lower tiers
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does Kajabi cost per month?
- Kajabi plans start at $89/mo. They offer 4 plans total.
- Does Kajabi offer a free trial?
- Yes, Kajabi offers a free trial for 14 days. No credit card is typically required to start.
- Is Kajabi worth the price?
- With a score of 8.8/10 and plans from $89/mo, Kajabi delivers strong value for the price.
- What are cheaper alternatives to Kajabi?
- Cheaper learning management systems alternatives include LearnWorlds ($29/mo), Teachable ($39/mo), Podia ($39/mo). See all options on our [Learning Management Systems pricing comparison](/pricing/lms/) page.
- Does Kajabi offer discounts?
- Yes. Kajabi saves you up to 20% when you choose annual billing — the Starter plan drops from $89/mo to $71/mo with an annual commitment.