Kajabi alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Kajabi: one of the priciest creator platforms, and product and contact limits push you to higher tiers. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Kajabi, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Teachable currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Circle	Paid	No	Web, macOS, Windows +2	4 of 4	52.3

1. CircleTop pick
Best for: Creators and brands running a paid or customer community with courses and events
PaidWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
52.3
score / 100
Why switch from Kajabi
A deeper community product with courses and events when the group matters most.
Pros
Highly configurable spaces, access rules and branding
Courses, events, chat and payments in one community
Workflows and API for automation on higher plans
Cons
Costs rise quickly for automation and branded apps
Takes time to configure well
Course tools are lighter than dedicated course platforms
Visit Circle Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.353
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Circle a good Kajabi alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free trial
14 days, no card
Checked Oct 25, 2026circle.so(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$89/month (Professional)
Checked Oct 25, 2026circle.so(opens source in a new tab)
Business plan
$199/month, adds workflows and API
Checked Oct 25, 2026circle.so(opens source in a new tab)
Scale plan
$419/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026circle.so(opens source in a new tab)

The best Kajabi alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Kajabi alternative for most people

Teachable

Cheaper entry plan for course sellers who don't need Kajabi's funnels and email tools.

Best Kajabi alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

systeme.io

Covers funnels, email and courses with a generous free plan for creators on a budget.

Best Kajabi alternative for Mac

Circle

A deeper community product with courses and events when the group matters most.

Best Kajabi alternative for Windows

Circle

A deeper community product with courses and events when the group matters most.

Best Kajabi alternative for iPhone and Android

Thinkific

Stronger course and learning features, with community and commerce built in.

Best Kajabi alternative for working in the browser

Podia

Simpler all-in-one store for courses, downloads and community at a lower price.

Kajabi alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Kajabi?

Teachable ranks first right now. Cheaper entry plan for course sellers who don't need Kajabi's funnels and email tools. Thinkific and Podia follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Kajabi?

Yes. systeme.io (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Kajabi?

None of the 7 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Kajabi?

The complaints we hear most: one of the priciest creator platforms; product and contact limits push you to higher tiers; built-in email and site tools are less flexible than specialists.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Kajabi, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.