The verdict
On the data we hold, Softr comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Only Softr has a free plan to start on.
- Softr starts lower, at $19/mo against $143/mo.
- Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
- In our Tech stack ranking, Softr places 36 and Kajabi 7 of 72.
Side by side
Plans and pricing
Kajabi
- Basic$143 per month billed yearly.$179/mo
- Growth$199 per month billed yearly.$249/mo
- Pro$399 per month billed yearly; includes the Public API.$499/mo
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Softr
- Basicindividuals powering work productivity$19/mo
- Prosmall teams building operational tools$99/mo
- Businesscompanies building advanced systems at scale$329/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Kajabi if…
Creators, coaches, educators and experts who want to sell courses, coaching, memberships, newsletters and digital products from one platform instead of joining a course tool, an email tool and a payment processor.
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