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Kajabi vs LearnWorlds

Kajabi logo

Kajabi

LMS

All-in-one platform for knowledge entrepreneurs

From
$143/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
LearnWorlds logo

LearnWorlds

LMS

Create and sell online courses with interactive experiences

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only LearnWorlds has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Kajabi starter plan limited to 1 product, 1 community, and 1 website; requires upgrade for scaling; LearnWorlds the $24 Starter plan charges $5 for every paid enrollment, so selling a cheap course can cost more in fees than the plan
  • They diverge on capability: Kajabi covers Email marketing, LearnWorlds covers Interactive video.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kajabi and LearnWorlds actually diverge.

Attributes where Kajabi and LearnWorlds differ
AttributeKajabiLearnWorlds
Starting price$143/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
Founded20102014

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 Kajabi

  • Email marketing
  • Sales funnels
  • Memberships
  • Communities
  • Facebook

Only in LearnWorlds

  • Interactive video
  • Certificates
  • Assessments
  • Community
  • HubSpot
  • Facebook Pixel

Both cover

  • Course builder
  • Website builder
  • Mobile app
  • Analytics
  • Zapier
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Mailchimp
  • Google Analytics
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Kajabi

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

LearnWorlds

  • Online course platformnot Kajabi
  • Employee trainingnot Kajabi
  • Corporate learning managementnot Kajabi

Where each one falls short

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

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)

LearnWorlds

  • The $24 Starter plan charges $5 for every paid enrollment, so selling a cheap course can cost more in fees than the plan
  • Escaping the enrollment fee requires the $79 Pro Trainer plan
  • Active learners are capped monthly, at 1,000 on Starter and 2,000 on both Pro Trainer and Learning Center
  • The $249 Learning Center plan allows no more learners than the $79 plan, differing on admins and AI credits instead
  • Admin seats are rationed at 1, 5 and 25
  • AI credits are metered monthly at 300, 500 and 1,000

Pricing, plan by plan

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

LearnWorlds

Free
  • Starter$24/month
    • 1,000 active learners/month
    • 1 admin
    • 300 AI credits/month
  • Pro Trainer$79/month
    • 2,000 active learners/month
    • 5 admins
    • 500 AI credits/month
  • Learning Center$249/month
    • 2,000 active learners/month
    • 25 admins
    • 1,000 AI credits/month
  • Corporate$null/mo
    • Custom active learners/month
    • Custom admins
    • Dedicated success manager

Which should you pick?

Choose Kajabi if

  • You need email marketing.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want sales funnels.
Kajabi review

Choose LearnWorlds if

  • You need interactive video.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want certificates.
LearnWorlds review

Questions people ask

Is Kajabi or LearnWorlds better?
Neither clearly leads. Kajabi starts at $143/month and LearnWorlds at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kajabi or LearnWorlds?
LearnWorlds has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $143/month for Kajabi and Free for LearnWorlds.
Does Kajabi or LearnWorlds run on more platforms?
Kajabi runs on Web, iOS, Android. LearnWorlds runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use LearnWorlds for free?
Yes. LearnWorlds has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kajabi starts at $143/month.
What is Kajabi best used for?
Kajabi is most often used for solo creators launching single digital products or courses, small coaching businesses with course, community, and email marketing needs, multi-product creators requiring customisation and white-label options. Of those, solo creators launching single digital products or courses and small coaching businesses with course, community, and email marketing needs are not what LearnWorlds is typically brought in for.
What can Kajabi do that LearnWorlds cannot?
Kajabi covers Email marketing, Sales funnels, Memberships, Communities. LearnWorlds covers Interactive video, Certificates, Assessments, Community. Both handle Course builder, Website builder, Mobile app, Analytics.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kajabi: 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.

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LearnWorlds: How much does LearnWorlds cost?

LearnWorlds pricing starts at $24/month (annual) or $29/month (monthly) for Starter, $79/$99 for Pro Trainer, and $249/$299 for Learning Center. Corporate plans have custom pricing.

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Kajabi: 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).

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LearnWorlds: Does LearnWorlds charge per student enrollment?

The Starter plan charges $5 per enrollment. Pro Trainer and higher tiers include unlimited enrollments with no per-enrollment fees.

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Kajabi: 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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LearnWorlds: Does LearnWorlds offer a free trial?

Yes, LearnWorlds offers a 30-day free trial with access to core features and functionality. No credit card is required.

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