LMS · head to head
iSpring Learn vs Kajabi
The short version
- Only iSpring Learn has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: iSpring Learn the smallest published plan is 100 users at $8,286 a year, so there is no entry point for a small team; Kajabi starter plan limited to 1 product, 1 community, and 1 website; requires upgrade for scaling
- They diverge on capability: iSpring Learn covers Course player, Kajabi covers Course builder.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which iSpring Learn and Kajabi actually diverge.
| Attribute | iSpring Learn | Kajabi |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $143/month |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2001 | 2010 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web, IOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (LMS).
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 iSpring Learn
- Course player
- Quiz builder
- Learning paths
- Certifications
- PowerPoint import
- SCORM support
- iSpring Suite
- Zoom
Only in Kajabi
- Course builder
- Website builder
- Email marketing
- Sales funnels
- Memberships
- Communities
- Zapier
- Stripe
Both cover
- Mobile app
- Analytics
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
iSpring Learn
- employee trainingnot Kajabi
- corporate learning managementnot Kajabi
- staff developmentnot Kajabi
Kajabi
- Solo creators launching single digital products or coursesnot iSpring Learn
- Small coaching businesses with course, community, and email marketing needsnot iSpring Learn
- Multi-product creators requiring customisation and white-label optionsnot iSpring Learn
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
iSpring Learn
- The smallest published plan is 100 users at $8,286 a year, so there is no entry point for a small team
- Per user rates fall steeply with volume, from $6.91 a month at 100 users to $3.97 at 500, so smaller buyers pay nearly twice as much per head
- Billing is per active user, defined as anyone who logged in at least once in a month, so a single login costs a full seat
- Plans are sold in fixed user bands rather than by actual headcount
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
iSpring Learn
Free- Business 100 users$6.91/user/month
- 100 users at this rate
- unlimited learning content
- reports and analytics
- Business 300 users$4.46/user/month
- 300 users at this rate
- unlimited learning content
- reports and analytics
- Business 500 users$3.97/user/month
- 500 users at this rate
- unlimited learning content
- reports and analytics
- Enterprise$null/custom
- custom pricing
- dedicated support
Kajabi
$143/month- Basic$179/month
- 5 products
- 1 community
- 2,500 contacts
- Growth$249/month
- 50 products
- 1 community
- 25,000 contacts
- Pro$499/month
- Unlimited products
- 3 communities
- 100,000 contacts
Which should you pick?
Choose iSpring Learn if
- You need course player.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want quiz builder.
Choose Kajabi if
- You need course builder.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want website builder.
Questions people ask
- Is iSpring Learn or Kajabi better?
- Neither clearly leads. iSpring Learn starts at Free and Kajabi at $143/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, iSpring Learn or Kajabi?
- iSpring Learn has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for iSpring Learn and $143/month for Kajabi.
- Does iSpring Learn or Kajabi run on more platforms?
- iSpring Learn runs on Web, IOS, Android. Kajabi runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use iSpring Learn for free?
- Yes. iSpring Learn has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kajabi starts at $143/month.
- What is iSpring Learn best used for?
- iSpring Learn is most often used for employee training, corporate learning management, staff development. Of those, employee training and corporate learning management are not what Kajabi is typically brought in for.
- What can iSpring Learn do that Kajabi cannot?
- iSpring Learn covers Course player, Quiz builder, Learning paths, Certifications. Kajabi covers Course builder, Website builder, Email marketing, Sales funnels. Both handle Mobile app, Analytics, Web support, IOS support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
iSpring Learn: Does iSpring Learn offer a free trial?
Yes, iSpring Learn provides a free 30-day trial with no credit card required.
SourceKajabi: How much does Kajabi cost?
Kajabi offers three subscription plans: Basic at $179/month (or $143/month annual), Growth at $249/month (or $199/month annual), and Pro at $499/month (or $399/month annual). A 30-day free trial is available.
SourceiSpring Learn: Are there hidden costs in iSpring Learn pricing?
No, iSpring Learn emphasizes transparent pricing with no hidden costs and offers a money-back guarantee.
SourceKajabi: What are the payment processing fees on Kajabi?
Kajabi charges payment processing fees through Kajabi Payments: 2.9% + $0.30 on Basic plan, 2.8% + $0.30 on Growth plan, and 2.7% + $0.30 on Pro plan. Third-party providers charge lower rates (2%, 1%, and 0.5% respectively, excluding PayPal).
SourceiSpring Learn: How does iSpring Learn pricing scale with user count?
iSpring Learn uses per-user monthly pricing that decreases as you add more users: 100 users at $6.91/user, 300 users at $4.46/user, or 500 users at $3.97/user per month.
SourceKajabi: How many contacts can I store on each Kajabi plan?
Basic plan supports 2,500 contacts, Growth plan supports 25,000 contacts, and Pro plan supports 100,000 contacts with unlimited products and 3 communities.
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