Thinkific vs Kajabi
$49/month versus $179/month, both with no commission. The difference is how much marketing you need.
The verdict
Neither charges a commission, so this comes down to fixed cost and scope. Thinkific costs $49/month and focuses on being a strong course platform. Kajabi costs $179/month and adds email marketing, funnels, and a CRM. If your marketing is already handled elsewhere, Thinkific saves you $130/month for a comparable course experience.
Thinkific
$49/mo
Commission: 0%
Kajabi
$179/mo
Commission: 0%
LearnBase
$97/mo
Commission: 0%
What each one wins on
Thinkific wins on
- $130/month cheaper on the entry plan
- Focused on the learning experience, not a marketing suite
- Completion certificates included
Kajabi wins on
- Built-in email marketing, funnels, and CRM
- Advanced automations and audience segmentation
- White-labeling and your own domain from the first plan
Thinkific vs Kajabi vs LearnBase
| Feature | Thinkific | Kajabi | LearnBase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% transaction commission | Included | Included | Included |
| Unlimited students | Included | Included | Included |
| Unlimited courses | Limited | 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 | Limited | Included | Included |
| Custom domain | Included | 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 | Thinkific | Kajabi | LearnBase |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000/mo | $588 | $2,148 | $1,164 |
| $5,000/mo | $588 | $2,148 | $1,164 |
| $10,000/mo | $588 | $2,148 | $1,164 |
Based on public list pricing. Excludes payment processing fees, which vary by method and country.
What if neither Thinkific nor Kajabi fits?
Thinkific reserves white-labeling for its $199/month Grow plan, and Kajabi doesn't offer certificates. Both are English-only. LearnBase gives you white-labeling, certificates, native ES/PT/EN multi-language support, and AI course generation for $97/month.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is the better course platform, Thinkific or Kajabi?
- As a pure course platform they're close, and Thinkific even wins on certificates. Kajabi earns its price through its marketing suite, not the learning experience.
- Does Thinkific offer white-labeling?
- Only on higher-tier plans. To remove the branding and fully control your domain, you need the $199/month Grow plan or above.
- Does either one charge a commission on sales?
- No, neither charges a commission on their paid plans. You only pay the monthly fee plus the usual payment-processing costs.
Agustin Garcia
Founder & CEO, LearnBase
Sources
- Thinkific 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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