A powerful Kajabi alternative without the price shock
Get courses, community, email and payments in one platform. MemberArea costs a fraction of Kajabi with no per-member fees and no transaction cuts.
Quick summary
MemberArea vs. Kajabi
Kajabi is a solid all-in-one platform but its Basic plan costs $179/month ($143/month billed annually) and rises steeply from there. MemberArea gives you the same core capabilities (courses, community, email marketing, automations and Stripe payments) at a fraction of the cost, with no limits on members or products on higher plans.
A fraction of the cost
Kajabi's Basic plan starts at $179/month, or $143/month billed annually. MemberArea covers the same use case for far less.
No product caps
Kajabi caps products and contacts on its lower plans. MemberArea does not count products or contacts on any plan.
Branding without add-ons
Custom domain, custom branding and a branded mobile app, without Kajabi's separate add-on pricing.
Switching from Kajabi? The migration is included.
Send your export and your courses, members and orders are set up for you in MemberArea, at no extra cost. Most creators are live within a day.
Feature comparison
Side by side
The features that matter most for running a membership business.
| Feature | MemberArea | Kajabi |
|---|---|---|
| Online courses | Yes | Yes |
| Community spaces | Yes | Yes |
| Email marketing | Yes | Yes |
| Stripe payments | Yes | Yes |
| Automations | Yes | Yes |
| Affiliate program | Yes | Yes |
| White-label branding | Yes | Paid add-on |
| EU hosting and GDPR-ready | Yes | No |
| Products on the entry plan | Unlimited | 5 on Basic |
| Contacts on the entry plan | Not counted | 2,500 on Basic |
| Branded mobile app | One-off setup, then yearly | Paid add-on |
| Hubs and portals | Yes | No |
| Live events and webinars | Yes | Via Zoom integration |
| Webhooks and REST API | Yes | Limited |
| Migration service included | Yes | No |
Pricing
What you pay
Kajabi's monthly price rises fast across tiers. MemberArea offers a predictable flat rate with no per-member fees.
MemberArea
From €89 per month
Professional plan, billed annually
Flat rate, no per-member fees
- Unlimited courses and products
- Community included
- EU hosting and GDPR-ready
- Email marketing included
Kajabi
From $143 per month
Billed annually; $179 month-to-month
Basic: 5 products, 2,500 contacts, 2 admins
- Contact and product caps on lower plans
- US-based hosting
- Branded app is a paid add-on
- Many features reserved for higher tiers
Prices checked on Sep 6, 2026, source: Kajabi pricing page. Net prices unless stated otherwise. Competitor pricing and features reflect publicly listed plans and may have changed. Check the provider for current details.
Guides
In-depth comparisons
Long-form guides with checked prices, use cases and a clear recommendation.
FAQ
Common questions
Can I migrate my Kajabi courses to MemberArea?
Yes. Export your course content, members and orders from Kajabi and send it over: the migration service is included on every plan, so your content is set up for you at no extra cost.
Does MemberArea have email marketing like Kajabi?
Yes. MemberArea includes broadcast emails, automated sequences and segmentation. It covers the majority of Kajabi email use cases.
Is MemberArea as polished as Kajabi?
MemberArea focuses on the same end-to-end experience. The member-facing product is designed to match the quality Kajabi is known for.
Ready to make the switch?
Import your content from Kajabi and go live quickly. Free to start, no credit card required.
Migration included. No per-member fees. Cancel anytime.