Hotmart vs Kajabi
A variable commission with no fixed cost versus $179/month with no commission. Which one wins depends entirely on your revenue.
The verdict
Hotmart charges no monthly fee and takes 9.9% + $1 per sale. Kajabi charges $179/month with 0% commission. The breakeven point sits near $1,800/month in revenue: below that, Hotmart wins; above it, Kajabi wins. Kajabi also includes email marketing, funnels, and a CRM, so if you're already paying for those tools separately, the math tilts further in its favor.
Hotmart
Free
Commission: 9.9% + R$1
Kajabi
$179/mo
Commission: 0%
LearnBase
$97/mo
Commission: 0%
What each one wins on
Hotmart wins on
- No fixed monthly cost: ideal while you're validating your first product
- Affiliate marketplace included
- Local Latin American and Brazilian payment methods ready out of the box
Kajabi wins on
- 0% commission: your cost doesn't grow as your sales do
- A full marketing suite: email, funnels, landing pages, and CRM in one place
- Genuine white-labeling and your own domain included
Hotmart vs Kajabi vs LearnBase
| Feature | Hotmart | Kajabi | LearnBase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% transaction commission | Not included | Included | Included |
| Unlimited students | Included | Included | Included |
| Unlimited courses | Included | Limited | Included |
| AI course generation from video | Not included | Not included | Included |
| AI-generated quizzes | Not included | Not included | Included |
| AI video transcription | Not included | Included | Included |
| White-label branding | Not included | Included | Included |
| Custom domain | Limited | Included | Included |
| Certificates | Included | Not included | Included |
| Live sessions | Included | Included | Included |
| Multi-language support | Limited | Limited | Included |
| Analytics dashboard | Included | Included | Included |
| All features in one plan | Not included | Not included | Included |
What each one costs you per year
Total 12-month cost at your monthly sales volume, including flat fees and commissions. The cheapest option in each row is green.
| Monthly sales | Hotmart | Kajabi | LearnBase |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000/mo | $1,188 | $2,148 | $1,164 |
| $5,000/mo | $5,940 | $2,148 | $1,164 |
| $10,000/mo | $11,880 | $2,148 | $1,164 |
Based on public list pricing. Excludes payment processing fees, which vary by method and country.
What if neither Hotmart nor Kajabi fits?
Kajabi starts at $179/month because it sells you a full marketing suite; if you already use other tools for email and funnels, you're paying twice. LearnBase costs $97/month with 0% commission, focused on being the best course platform: AI that builds the course from your videos, certificates (which Kajabi doesn't offer), and native multi-language support.
Frequently asked questions
- At what revenue level does Kajabi beat Hotmart?
- Roughly $1,800/month. At that level, Hotmart's 9.9% works out to about $178/month, matching Kajabi's Basic plan. Above that, every extra dollar you make on Hotmart goes to fees.
- Does Kajabi offer completion certificates?
- Not natively. It's one of the gaps educators flag most often when they need to accredit courses, and it's usually solved with outside integrations.
- Is Hotmart a good fit if I'm just starting out?
- Yes. With no fixed cost, you risk nothing while you validate. The problem shows up once it's working: at $10,000/month the commission adds up to about $11,880 a year that you could be saving with a flat fee.
Agustin Garcia
Founder & CEO, LearnBase
Sources
- Hotmart pricing page — verified July 2026
- Kajabi pricing page — verified July 2026
- LearnBase pricing page
Comparison data is based on publicly available pricing and feature information as of July 2026. Features and pricing may change. LearnBase is the creator of this comparison.
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