The verdict
Podia costs $39/month but charges 5% commission on its entry plan; Kajabi costs $179/month with no commission. The breakeven point sits near $2,800/month in revenue. Podia wins on simplicity and selling varied digital products; Kajabi wins on marketing power and course-platform depth.
Kajabi
$179/mo
Commission: 0%
Podia
$39/mo
Commission: 5%
LearnBase
$97/mo
Commission: 0%
What each one wins on
Kajabi wins on
- A full marketing suite: email, funnels, CRM, and podcasts
- 0% commission from the first plan
- A deeper course platform, with automations and communities
Podia wins on
- $140/month cheaper at entry
- Sells courses, digital downloads, webinars, and memberships in one place
- Much simpler to set up and maintain
Kajabi vs Podia vs LearnBase
| Feature | Kajabi | Podia | LearnBase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% transaction commission | Included | Included | Included |
| Unlimited students | Included | Included | Included |
| Unlimited courses | Limited | Included | Included |
| AI course generation from video | Not included | Not included | Included |
| AI-generated quizzes | Not included | Not included | Included |
| AI video transcription | Included | Not included | Included |
| White-label branding | Included | Limited | Included |
| Custom domain | Included | Included | Included |
| Certificates | Not included | Included | Included |
| Live sessions | Included | Limited | Included |
| Multi-language support | Limited | Not included | 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 | Kajabi | Podia | LearnBase |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000/mo | $2,148 | $1,068 | $1,164 |
| $5,000/mo | $2,148 | $3,468 | $1,164 |
| $10,000/mo | $2,148 | $6,468 | $1,164 |
Based on public list pricing. Excludes payment processing fees, which vary by method and country.
What if neither Kajabi nor Podia fits?
Podia charges 5% through its $89/month Shaker plan and doesn't offer white-labeling; Kajabi costs $179/month and doesn't offer certificates. LearnBase includes 0% commission, white-labeling, certificates, live sessions, and multi-language support for $97/month.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Podia charge a commission?
- Yes, on its $39/month Mover plan, where it keeps 5% per sale. The commission disappears from the $89/month Shaker plan onward.
- At what revenue level does Kajabi beat Podia?
- Around $2,800/month. That's where Podia's 5% plus its fee matches Kajabi's $179/month. Below that level, Podia is cheaper.
- Which one is easier to use?
- Podia. It's built so you can publish quickly without much configuration. Kajabi is more powerful but has a considerably longer learning curve.
Agustin Garcia
Founder & CEO, LearnBase
Sources
- Kajabi pricing page — verified July 2026
- Podia 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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