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Padlet vs Kajabi

Padlet logo

Padlet

Software

Collaborate on digital walls and canvases

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 Padlet has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Padlet the Internet Archive's capture of Padlet's premium plans page on 10 January 2020 named three distinct paid editions, Padlet Backpack for schools, Padlet Briefcase for businesses, and Padlet Pro for individuals, but the page itself carried no price figures.; Kajabi starter plan limited to 1 product, 1 community, and 1 website; requires upgrade for scaling
  • They diverge on capability: Padlet covers Digital boards, Kajabi covers Course builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Padlet and Kajabi actually diverge.

Attributes where Padlet and Kajabi differ
AttributePadletKajabi
Starting priceFree$179/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20082010

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 Padlet

  • Digital boards
  • Multimedia posts
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Templates
  • Privacy controls
  • Reactions
  • Comments
  • Export options

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.

Padlet

  • Brainstormingnot Kajabi
  • Collaborationnot Kajabi
  • Portfoliosnot Kajabi
  • Exit ticketsnot Kajabi

Kajabi

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

Where each one falls short

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

Padlet

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Padlet's premium plans page on 10 January 2020 named three distinct paid editions, Padlet Backpack for schools, Padlet Briefcase for businesses, and Padlet Pro for individuals, but the page itself carried no price figures.

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

Padlet

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 3 padlets
    • Basic features
  • Pro$8/month
    • Unlimited padlets
    • Privacy controls
    • Custom branding
  • Team$12/month
    • Shared workspace
    • Admin controls
    • Priority support
  • Classroom$99/month
    • Unlimited padlets
    • Student accounts
    • No ads

Kajabi

$179/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Kajabi review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Padlet if

  • You need digital boards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want multimedia posts.
Padlet 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 Padlet or Kajabi better?
Neither clearly leads. Padlet 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, Padlet or Kajabi?
Padlet has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Padlet and $179/month for Kajabi.
Does Padlet or Kajabi run on more platforms?
Padlet runs on Web, IOS, Android. Kajabi runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Padlet for free?
Yes. Padlet has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kajabi starts at $179/month.
What is Padlet best used for?
Padlet is most often used for brainstorming, collaboration, portfolios, exit tickets. Of those, brainstorming and collaboration are not what Kajabi is typically brought in for.
What can Padlet do that Kajabi cannot?
Padlet covers Digital boards, Multimedia posts, Real-time collaboration, Templates. Kajabi covers Course builder, Website builder, Email marketing, Sales funnels. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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