At a glance
| Skool | Kajabi | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $9/mo (Hobby) | $143/mo yearly · $179 monthly (Basic) |
| Revenue share | 10% (Hobby) or 2.9% (Pro) | None; Kajabi Payments card rate applies |
| Products / members | Unlimited members & courses | Basic, 5 products, 2,500 contacts |
| Email, website & funnels | Not listed on Skool’s pricing page | Marketing emails, website, landing pages, funnels |
| Communities | Included | 1 (Basic/Growth), 3 (Pro) |
Official sources, checked Nov 2026. Skool · Kajabi. Prices in USD unless shown otherwise. Vendors change pricing, so confirm on their site before buying.
Cost at $5,000/month in revenue
Skool is cheaper in pure platform cost. Kajabi makes sense when its email, funnels and website replace other tools you’d otherwise pay for.
Skool
Best for community-ledHobby $9/mo (10% fee) or Pro $99/mo (2.9% fee)
- Unlimited members, courses, videos and live calls on both plans
- Only two plans, easy to understand
- Built-in affiliate options
- 10% fee on Hobby eats into paid communities
- Limited branding/customisation vs site builders
Kajabi
Best for course businessesFrom $143/mo billed annually ($179 monthly); no revenue share
- No revenue share
- Email, funnels, landing pages and website included
- Marketing emails built in
- Highest entry price in this category
- Basic caps you at 5 products / 2,500 contacts
- Extra fee if you use a third-party payment provider
Skool for community-led; Kajabi for marketing-led
If your product is the community, Skool. If your product is a course funnel that needs email and landing pages, Kajabi replaces several tools in one bill.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kajabi worth it over Skool?
If you need email marketing, funnels and a website alongside courses, Kajabi can replace several tools. For a community-first product, Skool is far cheaper.
Does Kajabi take a percentage?
No revenue share. Kajabi Payments charges card processing of 2.9%/2.8%/2.7% + $0.30 depending on plan (US).
Which is better for selling courses?
Both host courses. Kajabi adds marketing emails, landing pages and funnels for selling them; Skool keeps courses inside the community classroom.
Keep comparing
Skool alternatives for paid communities
Skool is simple and cheap to start, but some communities need more branding, automation, email or native apps. These are the strongest alternatives.
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Kajabi alternatives that cost less
Kajabi is powerful, but at $143 to $399 a month (billed annually) it’s the most expensive platform in its class.
Read the guideSkool pricing. Hobby vs Pro
Skool keeps it simple, two plans, both with unlimited members, courses and live calls.
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