Business software · Comparison
Kajabi vs systeme.io
Kajabi starts at $143/mo billed yearly; systeme.io starts at $14.17/mo billed yearly. Over 3 years on 12-month terms, Kajabi (Basic) costs about $5,148 and systeme.io (Startup) about $510. Prices checked 9 Oct 2026.
Funnels and course platforms
All-in-one platform for selling courses, coaching, communities and memberships, with website, email and payments built in.
$143/mobilled yearly
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All-in-one funnel builder with email marketing, courses, websites and automations, priced by contacts and funnel limits.
$14.17/mobilled yearly. Free plan too
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3 years, renewing yearly
- Kajabi Basic, 1 year$5,148
- systeme.io Startup, 1 year$510
Side by side
| Kajabi | systeme.io | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From $143.00/mo (term: 1 year). Price checked . | Free plan, paid from $14.17/mo (term: 1 year). Price checked . |
| Free plan | No; 14-day free trial | Yes: up to 2,000 contacts, 3 funnels, 1 automation rule and 1 custom domain |
| Trial length | 14 days | Not captured |
| API | Not captured | Yes (public API listed in the plan comparison) |
| Platform fee on sales | No revenue share. Card processing fees apply (US: 2.9% + $0.30 on Basic), and 2% / 1% / 0.5% extra if you use a third-party payment provider | 0% transaction fee on every plan |
Both are Researched from public pricing and specifications; neither has been hands-on tested.
Courses on a budget
Both platforms sell courses, run email and host a website. On 9 October 2026 systeme.io's free plan included 1 course. Its paid plans run from $17 to $97 a month, and every plan lists a 0% transaction fee. Kajabi starts at $143 a month billed annually ($179 billed monthly) for 5 products and 2,500 contacts. It takes no revenue share, but card fees apply, and it adds a fee if you use a third-party payment provider.
For a first course, systeme.io is far cheaper. Kajabi charges more for a more polished all-in-one setup, including communities and coaching products.
Read the full reviews: Kajabi review and systeme.io review.