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Edpuzzle vs Kajabi

Edpuzzle logo

Edpuzzle

Learning Management

Make any video your lesson

From
Free
Rated
-
Kajabi logo

Kajabi

Learning Management

All-in-one platform for knowledge entrepreneurs

From
$179/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Edpuzzle has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Edpuzzle free tier limited to 20 videos maximum, with no storage increase from deleting; Kajabi starter plan limited to 1 product, 1 community, and 1 website; requires upgrade for scaling
  • They diverge on capability: Edpuzzle covers Video embedding, Kajabi covers Course builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Edpuzzle and Kajabi actually diverge.

Attributes where Edpuzzle and Kajabi differ
AttributeEdpuzzleKajabi
Starting priceFree$179/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20132010

Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Learning Management).

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 Edpuzzle

  • Video embedding
  • Question overlays
  • Audio notes
  • Voiceover
  • Progress tracking
  • Gradebook
  • LMS integration
  • 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.

Edpuzzle

  • Flipped classroomnot Kajabi
  • Video assignmentsnot Kajabi
  • Formative assessmentnot Kajabi
  • Remote learningnot Kajabi

Kajabi

  • Solo creators launching single digital products or coursesnot Edpuzzle
  • Small coaching businesses with course, community, and email marketing needsnot Edpuzzle
  • Multi-product creators requiring customisation and white-label optionsnot Edpuzzle

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Edpuzzle

  • Free tier limited to 20 videos maximum, with no storage increase from deleting
  • Primarily focused on K-12; less comprehensive for higher education video management
  • Advanced features require paid plan, limiting free users to basic interactivity

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

Edpuzzle

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 20 videos maximum
    • Basic interactive features
    • Limited analytics
  • Pro Teacher$12/month
    • Unlimited videos
    • Advanced analytics
    • Priority support
  • Pro Annual$162/year
    • Same as Pro Teacher
    • Annual discount

Kajabi

$179/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Kajabi review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Edpuzzle if

  • You need video embedding.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want question overlays.

Choose Kajabi if

  • You need course builder.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want website builder.

Questions people ask

Is Edpuzzle or Kajabi better?
Neither clearly leads. Edpuzzle 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, Edpuzzle or Kajabi?
Edpuzzle has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Edpuzzle and $179/month for Kajabi.
Does Edpuzzle or Kajabi run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Edpuzzle for free?
Yes. Edpuzzle has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kajabi starts at $179/month.
What is Edpuzzle best used for?
Edpuzzle is most often used for flipped classroom, video assignments, formative assessment, remote learning. Of those, flipped classroom and video assignments are not what Kajabi is typically brought in for.
What can Edpuzzle do that Kajabi cannot?
Edpuzzle covers Video embedding, Question overlays, Audio notes, Voiceover. Kajabi covers Course builder, Website builder, Email marketing, Sales funnels. Both handle Mobile app, Web support, IOS support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Edpuzzle: What is the video storage limit on the free Edpuzzle plan?

Free accounts can store up to 20 videos. Deleting videos does not increase the limit. Upgrading to a Pro plan provides unlimited storage.

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Edpuzzle: Can I use videos from YouTube in Edpuzzle?

Yes, Edpuzzle lets you take videos from YouTube, Khan Academy, Crash Course, TED-Ed, and National Geographic, then add interactive elements like questions and annotations.

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Edpuzzle: How much does Edpuzzle Pro cost?

Edpuzzle Pro starts at $12 per month for individuals, or $162 per year. Professional license options are available for schools and districts at custom pricing.

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Edpuzzle: Can I embed my own voice narration?

Yes, one of Edpuzzle's key features is the ability to add your own voice narration and explanations to any video, making content more personalized for your class.

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