Kartra alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Kartra: entry plan is capped at 500 contacts and one product, and affiliate tools and help desk only on the Growth plan and up. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Kartra, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. ClickFunnels currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	systeme.io	Free plan + paid	No	Web	4 of 4	64.8

1. systeme.ioTop pick
Best for: Solo creators selling courses or coaching who want funnels and email in one cheap tool
Free plan + paidWeb
64.8
score / 100
Why switch from Kartra
Similar all-in-one toolkit with a free plan and much lower paid prices.
Pros
Generous free plan
Funnels, email, courses and affiliates in one place
No platform transaction fees
Cons
Editor and templates are basic
Individual tools are shallower than dedicated apps
Design options are limited
Visit systeme.io Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is systeme.io a good Kartra alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
Up to 2,000 contacts
Checked Oct 29, 2026systeme.io(opens source in a new tab)
Startup plan
$17/month
Checked Oct 29, 2026systeme.io(opens source in a new tab)
Unlimited plan
$97/month
Checked Oct 29, 2026systeme.io(opens source in a new tab)
Transaction fees
0%
Checked Oct 29, 2026systeme.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best Kartra alternative for…

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

Best Kartra alternative for most people

ClickFunnels

The best-known funnel builder, with a large community of funnel templates.

Best Kartra alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

systeme.io

Similar all-in-one toolkit with a free plan and much lower paid prices.

Best Kartra alternative for iPhone and Android

Kajabi

Stronger for courses, communities and podcasts with polished student apps.

Best Kartra alternative for working in the browser

ActiveCampaign

Deeper email automation and CRM if you can live without built-in courses.

Kartra alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Kartra?

ClickFunnels ranks first right now. The best-known funnel builder, with a large community of funnel templates. systeme.io and Kajabi follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Kartra?

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 Kartra?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Kartra?

The complaints we hear most: entry plan is capped at 500 contacts and one product; affiliate tools and help desk only on the Growth plan and up; no free plan, unlike systeme.io.

How is this list ranked?

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