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Flip vs Kajabi

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Flip

Software

Empower student voice with video discussions

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kajabi logo

Kajabi

Software

All-in-one platform for knowledge entrepreneurs

From
$179/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Flip has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Flip the Internet Archive's capture of Flip's homepage on 28 June 2022 stated 'Flip is a free video discussion app', confirming the Microsoft-owned product (rebranded from Flipgrid) carries no subscription fee.; Kajabi starter plan limited to 1 product, 1 community, and 1 website; requires upgrade for scaling
  • They diverge on capability: Flip covers Video responses, Kajabi covers Course builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Flip and Kajabi actually diverge.

Attributes where Flip and Kajabi differ
AttributeFlipKajabi
Starting priceFree$179/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded19752010

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 Flip

  • Video responses
  • Topics
  • Camera effects
  • Stickers
  • Text responses
  • Moderation
  • Mixtapes
  • AR camera

Only in Kajabi

  • Course builder
  • Website builder
  • Email marketing
  • Sales funnels
  • Memberships
  • Communities
  • Mobile app
  • Analytics

Both cover

  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Flip

  • Video discussionsnot Kajabi
  • Student portfoliosnot Kajabi
  • Book talksnot Kajabi
  • Language practicenot Kajabi

Kajabi

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

Where each one falls short

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

Flip

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Flip's homepage on 28 June 2022 stated 'Flip is a free video discussion app', confirming the Microsoft-owned product (rebranded from Flipgrid) carries no subscription fee.

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

Flip

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited groups
    • Unlimited topics
    • Video responses

Kajabi

$179/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Kajabi review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Flip if

  • You need video responses.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want topics.
Flip review

Choose Kajabi if

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

Questions people ask

Is Flip or Kajabi better?
Neither clearly leads. Flip 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, Flip or Kajabi?
Flip has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Flip and $179/month for Kajabi.
Does Flip or Kajabi run on more platforms?
Flip runs on Web, IOS, Android. Kajabi runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Flip for free?
Yes. Flip has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kajabi starts at $179/month.
What is Flip best used for?
Flip is most often used for video discussions, student portfolios, book talks, language practice. Of those, video discussions and student portfolios are not what Kajabi is typically brought in for.
What can Flip do that Kajabi cannot?
Flip covers Video responses, Topics, Camera effects, Stickers. Kajabi covers Course builder, Website builder, Email marketing, Sales funnels. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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