Software · head to head
Edmodo vs Kajabi
The short version
- Only Edmodo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Edmodo covers Class management, Kajabi covers Course builder.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Edmodo and Kajabi actually diverge.
Identical on both: platforms (Web, IOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Edmodo
- Class management
- Assignments
- Quizzes
- Messaging
- Library
- Progress tracking
- Parent accounts
- Google Classroom
Only in Kajabi
- Course builder
- Website builder
- Email marketing
- Sales funnels
- Memberships
- Communities
- Analytics
- Zapier
Both cover
- Mobile app
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Edmodo
- Classroom communicationnot Kajabi
- Assignment managementnot Kajabi
- Resource sharingnot Kajabi
- Parent engagementnot Kajabi
Kajabi
- Solo creators launching single digital products or coursesnot Edmodo
- Small coaching businesses with course, community, and email marketing needsnot Edmodo
- Multi-product creators requiring customisation and white-label optionsnot Edmodo
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Edmodo
Nothing recorded yet. See the Edmodo review.
Kajabi
- Starter plan limited to 1 product, 1 community, and 1 website; requires upgrade for scaling
- Starter and Basic tiers support only 1 community each; Growth tier caps at 1 community (Pro tier reaches 3)
- Payment processing fees 2.9%–2.7% (Kajabi Payments) plus 5%–0.5% for third-party providers, tiered by plan
- Admin user allowances escalate significantly: Starter (default 1), Basic (2), Growth (11), Pro (26)
Pricing, plan by plan
Edmodo
Free- FreeFree
- Classes
- Assignments
- Messaging
Kajabi
$179/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Kajabi review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Edmodo if
- You need class management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want assignments.
Choose Kajabi if
- You need course builder.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want website builder.
Questions people ask
- Is Edmodo or Kajabi better?
- Neither clearly leads. Edmodo starts at Free and Kajabi at $179/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Edmodo or Kajabi?
- Edmodo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Edmodo and $179/month for Kajabi.
- Does Edmodo or Kajabi run on more platforms?
- Edmodo runs on Web, IOS, Android. Kajabi runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Edmodo for free?
- Yes. Edmodo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kajabi starts at $179/month.
- What is Edmodo best used for?
- Edmodo is most often used for classroom communication, assignment management, resource sharing, parent engagement. Of those, classroom communication and assignment management are not what Kajabi is typically brought in for.
- What can Edmodo do that Kajabi cannot?
- Edmodo covers Class management, Assignments, Quizzes, Messaging. Kajabi covers Course builder, Website builder, Email marketing, Sales funnels. Both handle Mobile app, Web support, IOS support, Android support.