Software · head to head
Skillshare vs Kajabi
The short version
- Only Skillshare has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Skillshare limited language support available compared to Udemy which offers 75 languages; Kajabi starter plan limited to 1 product, 1 community, and 1 website; requires upgrade for scaling
- They diverge on capability: Skillshare covers Video classes, Kajabi covers Course builder.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Skillshare and Kajabi actually diverge.
| Attribute | Skillshare | Kajabi |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $179/month |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2010).
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 Skillshare
- Video classes
- Class projects
- Discussions
- Offline viewing
- Mobile learning
- Workshops
- Curated paths
- Teacher studio
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.
Skillshare
- Skill developmentnot Kajabi
- Creative projectsnot Kajabi
- Career growthnot Kajabi
- Side hustlesnot Kajabi
Kajabi
- Solo creators launching single digital products or coursesnot Skillshare
- Small coaching businesses with course, community, and email marketing needsnot Skillshare
- Multi-product creators requiring customisation and white-label optionsnot Skillshare
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Skillshare
- Limited language support available compared to Udemy which offers 75 languages
- Focus on creative skills means limited technical or professional development courses
- Video quality and instructor expertise varies across courses
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
Skillshare
Free- FreeFree
- Select free classes
- Class projects
- Premium$13.99/month
- All classes
- Offline viewing
- No ads
- Teams$undefined/month
- Team management
- Analytics
- Custom content
Kajabi
$179/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Kajabi review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Skillshare if
- You need video classes.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want class projects.
Choose Kajabi if
- You need course builder.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want website builder.
Questions people ask
- Is Skillshare or Kajabi better?
- Neither clearly leads. Skillshare 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, Skillshare or Kajabi?
- Skillshare has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Skillshare and $179/month for Kajabi.
- Does Skillshare 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 Skillshare for free?
- Yes. Skillshare has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kajabi starts at $179/month.
- What is Skillshare best used for?
- Skillshare is most often used for skill development, creative projects, career growth, side hustles. Of those, skill development and creative projects are not what Kajabi is typically brought in for.
- What can Skillshare do that Kajabi cannot?
- Skillshare covers Video classes, Class projects, Discussions, Offline viewing. Kajabi covers Course builder, Website builder, Email marketing, Sales funnels. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Skillshare: How much does Skillshare cost?
Skillshare Premium membership costs $167.88 per year (about $13.99 per month) when billed annually, or $17.99 to $32 per month when paying month-to-month. New members receive a free trial before billing begins.
SourceSkillshare: What topics does Skillshare cover?
Skillshare offers more than 30,000 project-based classes in design, illustration, photography, video, writing, marketing, and productivity. Courses often include downloadable resources like templates, brushes, and design files.
SourceSkillshare: Can I download Skillshare classes for offline viewing?
Yes, Skillshare Premium members can download classes for offline viewing, allowing you to watch content anywhere without an internet connection.
SourceSkillshare: Does Skillshare offer certificates?
Yes, Skillshare classes include certificates of completion as part of the project-based learning model, allowing you to track and share your learning progress.
SourceSkillshare: Is there a free tier on Skillshare?
Skillshare offers a free one-month trial to new users who provide card details. After the trial, a paid subscription is required for continued access.
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