Verdict. Pick Kajabi if you already earn steady revenue from courses and want email, funnels, website, community and checkout in one bill. Kajabi takes no cut of sales, so your cost is mostly the subscription. That subscription is the catch. Basic starts at $179 a month with only 5 products and 2,500 contacts, and you outgrow it fast. Beginners pay a lot for tools they will not use for months.
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Orange County, California, US
- Best for
- Established course sellers who want one paid tool
- Plans from
- $179/month
- You keep from $1,000
- $762 on Basic
Who can join. Open to anyone who pays for a plan. Kajabi Payments needs a business registered in the US, Canada, Australia, the UAE, the UK or select European countries. Elsewhere you connect a third-party processor and Kajabi adds no extra fee.
Kajabi pricing and fees
Plans cost $179 to $499 a month billed monthly, Kajabi takes no cut of sales, and Kajabi Payments charges 2.7% to 2.9% plus 30¢ per US card sale.
| Plan | Price | Fee on sales | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $179/mo | 0% platform fee, 2.9% + 30¢ on Kajabi Payments | $143/mo billed annually. 5 products, 1 community, 1 website, 2,500 contacts, 2 admin users. |
| Growth | $249/mo | 0% platform fee, 2.8% + 30¢ on Kajabi Payments | $199/mo billed annually. 50 products, 1 community, 25,000 contacts, 11 admin users, 500 AI credits. |
| Pro | $499/mo | 0% platform fee, 2.7% + 30¢ on Kajabi Payments | $399/mo billed annually. Unlimited products, 3 communities, 3 websites, 100,000 contacts, 26 admin users. |
On $1,000 of monthly sales at $10 each, the cheapest option is the Basic plan. You'd pay about $238 in platform and card fees, 23.8% of revenue, and keep $762. Compare that with every other platform.
Payment processing. Kajabi Payments charges US businesses 2.9% + 30¢ per card sale on Basic, 2.8% + 30¢ on Growth and 2.7% + 30¢ on Pro, paid on top. Stripe or another third-party processor adds 2%, 1% or 0.5% by plan. PayPal is exempt from that surcharge but charges its own fees.
Payouts. Kajabi Payments pays out daily, weekly or monthly. New accounts start on a monthly schedule with a 7 business day hold on each sale, and faster schedules can open after your first sales. Instant payouts arrive in about 30 minutes for a fee shown before you confirm.
What you get with Kajabi
- Online courses and cohort courses
- Communities
- Website and landing page builder
- Unlimited sales funnels
- Unlimited marketing emails
- Affiliate program
- Custom domain
- Comment-to-DM and other AI tools
- Instant payouts on Kajabi Payments
Kajabi pros and cons
What we like
- Kajabi takes 0% of your sales on every plan.
- Funnels, landing pages and marketing emails are unlimited on all plans, so you can cancel separate tools.
- Card processing gets cheaper as you move up, down to 2.7% + 30¢ on Pro.
- Payout options run from monthly to instant once your account is established.
What gets in the way
- The cheapest plan is $179 a month billed monthly, several times the price of Teachable or Skool.
- Basic caps you at 5 products and 2,500 contacts.
- Skipping Kajabi Payments for Stripe adds up to 2% per sale.
- Prices rose for existing customers on January 13, 2026.
- New Kajabi Payments accounts wait 7 business days per sale and start on monthly payouts.
Who should skip Kajabi
If you are just starting out, pick Skool Hobby at $9 a month or Teachable Starter at $39 and move up once sales justify it.
Kajabi alternatives
| Platform | Score | Keep from $1,000 | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Podia | 6.6 | $842 | Creators selling several small products from one storefront |
| Teachable | 6.6 | $852 | Solo course creators who want simple setup and checkout |
| Thinkific | 6.3 | $832 | Course businesses that want a polished learner experience |
| Circle | 6.1 | $815 | Brands and creators running a large paid community |
Head to head: Kajabi vs Teachable, Kajabi vs Podia.
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Kajabi questions
How much does Kajabi cost per month?
Kajabi costs $179 a month for Basic, $249 for Growth and $499 for Pro when billed monthly. Annual billing drops those to $143, $199 and $399 a month. There is no free plan. Basic includes 5 products and 2,500 contacts, and Growth raises that to 50 products and 25,000 contacts.
Does Kajabi take a percentage of sales?
No. Kajabi takes no revenue share on any plan. You still pay card processing through Kajabi Payments, which for US businesses is 2.9% + 30¢ on Basic, 2.8% + 30¢ on Growth and 2.7% + 30¢ on Pro. Using Stripe instead adds a 2%, 1% or 0.5% fee by plan.
When does Kajabi pay you?
Kajabi Payments can pay out daily, weekly or monthly. New accounts start on monthly payouts with a 7 business day delay on each sale, and faster schedules can open a day or two after your first sale. Instant payouts usually arrive within 30 minutes for a fee shown before you confirm.
Did Kajabi raise prices in 2026?
Yes. Kajabi announced higher prices across all plans in late 2025, effective for existing customers on their first billing date on or after January 13, 2026. Legacy plans now cost the same as the new Basic, Growth and Pro plans. Customers on new plans also pay a surcharge if they process through Stripe.
Sources
We checked these pages on October 20, 2026. Platforms change fees often, so confirm on the official page before you commit.