{"id":10905,"date":"2026-09-25T08:13:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T08:13:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/?p=10905"},"modified":"2026-09-25T08:13:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T08:13:32","slug":"where-to-sell-online-courses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/where-to-sell-online-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Sell Online Courses: Best Platforms Compared"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"font-family:inherit;background:#f6f3ed;border:2px solid #181818;border-radius:28px;padding:clamp(20px,4vw,32px);margin:36px 0;color:#181818;overflow:hidden\">\n\n  <div style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;background:#725cff;color:#ffffff!important;border:2px solid #181818;border-radius:999px;padding:7px 14px;margin-bottom:20px;font-size:13px;line-height:1;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase\">\n    TL;DR\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2 style=\"margin:0 0 22px;max-width:800px;font-family:inherit;font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,40px);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.035em;font-weight:750;color:#181818\">\n    Where to sell online courses depends on your audience, budget, and teaching needs.\n  <\/h2>\n\n  <div role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Course platform takeaways\" tabindex=\"0\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:nowrap;align-items:stretch;gap:12px;width:100%;max-width:100%;margin:0;padding:0 0 8px\">\n\n    <div style=\"display:block;flex:1 0 220px;min-width:220px;margin:0;background:#ffffff;border:1.5px solid #181818;border-radius:18px;padding:18px 19px\">\n      <strong style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:5px;font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:750;color:#181818\">\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcf1<\/span> Start with how students find you\n      <\/strong>\n      <p style=\"margin:0;font-family:inherit;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;color:#6f7180\">\n        Stan suits creators selling through social profiles. Udemy offers marketplace discovery, but listing your course does not guarantee visibility or sales.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div style=\"display:block;flex:1 0 220px;min-width:220px;margin:0;background:#ffffff;border:1.5px solid #181818;border-radius:18px;padding:18px 19px\">\n      <strong style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:5px;font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:750;color:#181818\">\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcb8<\/span> Compare the full cost\n      <\/strong>\n      <p style=\"margin:0;font-family:inherit;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;color:#6f7180\">\n        Add subscriptions, platform transaction fees, payment processing, and upgrades. Stan charges 0% platform transaction fees, though payment processing fees still apply.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div style=\"display:block;flex:1 0 220px;min-width:220px;margin:0;background:#ffffff;border:1.5px solid #181818;border-radius:18px;padding:18px 19px\">\n      <strong style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:5px;font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:750;color:#181818\">\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\udf93<\/span> Match tools to your course\n      <\/strong>\n      <p style=\"margin:0;font-family:inherit;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;color:#6f7180\">\n        Teachable supports a dedicated course business, Thinkific suits structured learning, and Kajabi combines courses with marketing. Check which features your plan includes.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div style=\"display:block;flex:1 0 220px;min-width:220px;margin:0;background:#ffffff;border:1.5px solid #181818;border-radius:18px;padding:18px 19px\">\n      <strong style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:5px;font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:750;color:#181818\">\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\udfa8<\/span> Check branding and customer access\n      <\/strong>\n      <p style=\"margin:0;font-family:inherit;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;color:#6f7180\">\n        Compare control over pricing, branding, and checkout. Check whether you can export student contacts and promote future courses to customers who opt into marketing.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-top:14px;background:#725cff;color:#ffffff!important;border:2px solid #181818;border-radius:18px;padding:20px 22px;font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5\">\n    <strong style=\"font-weight:750;color:#ffffff!important\">\n      For creators selling through social profiles, Stan brings your storefront, checkout, and course hosting together. Set up your lessons and test the student experience before launch.\n    <\/strong>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stan.store\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=sell-online-courses\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-left:5px;color:#ffffff!important;font-weight:750;text-decoration:underline\">\n      Start selling with Stan &rarr;\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Sell Online Courses: Best Platforms Compared<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to selling online courses, you have three main options: marketplaces, creator storefronts, and dedicated course platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best fit for you will depend on how you plan to attract students, what fees you&#8217;re willing to pay, and how much control you want over your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve compared Stan, Udemy, Teachable, Thinkific, and Kajabi side by side, covering teaching features, pricing, and flexibility, so you can find the best platform for your next course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Sell Online Courses: 5 Platforms Compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marketplaces like Udemy come with a built-in audience actively searching for courses. This means less time marketing and more time creating, a great option if you want to tap into existing demand quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, platforms like Teachable or Kajabi put you in the driver&#8217;s seat. You&#8217;ll need to handle your own marketing and drive traffic to your courses, but in return, you get greater control over your brand and customer relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It comes down to your priorities: a wider reach or full control over your marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%;max-width:1180px;min-width:0;margin:36px auto;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#14151d\">\n\n  <div style=\"padding:12px 18px 26px;text-align:center\">\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#4f42df;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.11em;line-height:1.5;text-transform:uppercase\">\n      5 online course platforms compared\n    <\/p>\n    <h3 style=\"max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 14px;font-family:Georgia,&apos;Times New Roman&apos;,serif;font-size:clamp(30px,4.5vw,52px);font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-.035em;line-height:1.08;color:#14151d\">\n      Where should your course live?\n    <\/h3>\n    <p style=\"max-width:680px;margin:0 auto;color:#6f7180;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5\">\n      Compare who each platform suits, how you pay, and the tradeoff to consider before you choose.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e5e7f3;border-radius:22px;background:#ffffff\">\n\n    <div style=\"padding:18px 22px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;background:#f4f6fd;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7f3\">\n      <p style=\"margin:0;color:#14151d;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.4\">\n        Online course platforms at a glance\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Online course platform comparison. Scroll horizontally to view all columns.\" tabindex=\"0\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:100%;min-width:0\">\n      <table aria-label=\"Comparison of Stan, Udemy, Teachable, Thinkific, and Kajabi\" style=\"display:table!important;width:100%!important;min-width:760px!important;max-width:none!important;margin:0;border:0;border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;color:#14151d\">\n        <thead style=\"background:#fbfbfe\">\n          <tr>\n            <th scope=\"col\" style=\"width:17%;padding:15px 16px 15px 22px;border:0;color:#6f7180;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.075em;text-align:left;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:middle\">Platform<\/th>\n            <th scope=\"col\" style=\"width:27%;padding:15px 16px;border:0;color:#6f7180;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.075em;text-align:left;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:middle\">Best for<\/th>\n            <th scope=\"col\" style=\"width:29%;padding:15px 16px;border:0;color:#6f7180;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.075em;text-align:left;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:middle\">Cost model<\/th>\n            <th scope=\"col\" style=\"width:27%;padding:15px 22px 15px 16px;border:0;color:#6f7180;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.075em;text-align:left;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:middle\">Main tradeoff<\/th>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr style=\"background:#6355ff\">\n            <th scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:22px 16px 22px 22px;border:0;background:#6355ff;color:#ffffff!important;font-size:15px;font-weight:800;text-align:left;vertical-align:middle\">\n              <span style=\"color:#ffffff!important\">Stan<\/span>\n              <span style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:7px;padding:4px 8px;border-radius:999px;background:#ffef9b;color:#14151d!important;font-size:10px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.4;white-space:nowrap\">Social selling<\/span>\n            <\/th>\n            <td style=\"padding:22px 16px;border:0;background:#6355ff;color:#ffffff!important;font-weight:600;vertical-align:middle\">Selling through social content<\/td>\n            <td style=\"padding:22px 16px;border:0;background:#6355ff;color:#ffffff!important;vertical-align:middle\">Subscription; no platform transaction fee<\/td>\n            <td style=\"padding:22px 22px 22px 16px;border:0;background:#6355ff;color:#ffffff!important;vertical-align:middle\">You bring the traffic<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr style=\"background:#ffffff\">\n            <th scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:22px 16px 22px 22px;border:0;border-top:1px solid #e5e7f3;background:#ffffff;color:#14151d;font-size:15px;font-weight:800;text-align:left;vertical-align:middle\">Udemy<\/th>\n            <td style=\"padding:22px 16px;border:0;border-top:1px solid #e5e7f3;background:#ffffff;color:#454754;font-weight:600;vertical-align:middle\">Reaching marketplace shoppers<\/td>\n            <td style=\"padding:22px 16px;border:0;border-top:1px solid #e5e7f3;background:#ffffff;color:#454754;vertical-align:middle\">Revenue share<\/td>\n            <td style=\"padding:22px 22px 22px 16px;border:0;border-top:1px solid #e5e7f3;background:#ffffff;color:#454754;vertical-align:middle\">Earnings depend on the sale\u2019s source<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr style=\"background:#fbfbfe\">\n            <th scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:22px 16px 22px 22px;border:0;border-top:1px solid #e5e7f3;background:#fbfbfe;color:#14151d;font-size:15px;font-weight:800;text-align:left;vertical-align:middle\">Teachable<\/th>\n            <td style=\"padding:22px 16px;border:0;border-top:1px solid #e5e7f3;background:#fbfbfe;color:#454754;font-weight:600;vertical-align:middle\">Building a dedicated course business<\/td>\n            <td style=\"padding:22px 16px;border:0;border-top:1px solid #e5e7f3;background:#fbfbfe;color:#454754;vertical-align:middle\">Subscription; plan-dependent transaction fees<\/td>\n            <td style=\"padding:22px 22px 22px 16px;border:0;border-top:1px solid #e5e7f3;background:#fbfbfe;color:#454754;vertical-align:middle\">Product limits and feature tiers<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr style=\"background:#ffffff\">\n            <th scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:22px 16px 22px 22px;border:0;border-top:1px solid #e5e7f3;background:#ffffff;color:#14151d;font-size:15px;font-weight:800;text-align:left;vertical-align:middle\">Thinkific<\/th>\n            <td style=\"padding:22px 16px;border:0;border-top:1px solid #e5e7f3;background:#ffffff;color:#454754;font-weight:600;vertical-align:middle\">Structured learning programs<\/td>\n            <td style=\"padding:22px 16px;border:0;border-top:1px solid #e5e7f3;background:#ffffff;color:#454754;vertical-align:middle\">Subscription; payment-related fees vary<\/td>\n            <td style=\"padding:22px 22px 22px 16px;border:0;border-top:1px solid #e5e7f3;background:#ffffff;color:#454754;vertical-align:middle\">Advanced teaching tools require higher plans<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr style=\"background:#fbfbfe\">\n            <th scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:22px 16px 22px 22px;border:0;border-top:1px solid #e5e7f3;background:#fbfbfe;color:#14151d;font-size:15px;font-weight:800;text-align:left;vertical-align:middle\">Kajabi<\/th>\n            <td style=\"padding:22px 16px;border:0;border-top:1px solid #e5e7f3;background:#fbfbfe;color:#454754;font-weight:600;vertical-align:middle\">Combining courses and marketing tools<\/td>\n            <td style=\"padding:22px 16px;border:0;border-top:1px solid #e5e7f3;background:#fbfbfe;color:#454754;vertical-align:middle\">Subscription plus payment processing<\/td>\n            <td style=\"padding:22px 22px 22px 16px;border:0;border-top:1px solid #e5e7f3;background:#fbfbfe;color:#454754;vertical-align:middle\">Higher starting subscription cost<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div style=\"padding:17px 22px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7f3;background:#f4f6fd\">\n      <p style=\"margin:0;color:#575966;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:1.6\">\n        <strong style=\"color:#4f42df\">A note on fees:<\/strong> Payment processing fees may still apply when a platform charges 0% platform transaction fees. Costs and features vary by plan.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stan: Best for Selling Courses From Your Social Profiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stan.store\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=sell-online-courses\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/where-to-sell-online-courses-stan-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Stan Store\" class=\"wp-image-10906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/where-to-sell-online-courses-stan-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/where-to-sell-online-courses-stan-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/where-to-sell-online-courses-stan-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/where-to-sell-online-courses-stan-750x562.jpg 750w, https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/where-to-sell-online-courses-stan.jpg 1448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stan brings your storefront, checkout, and course hosting under one roof, making it easy to promote from your social profiles. Creators can build video lessons into modules, add downloadable resources, and drip-release content to keep audiences engaged over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/stan-store-pricing\/\">Stan Store pricing<\/a> starts at $29\/month for Creator, which includes course hosting. Creator Pro is $99\/month and includes payment plans and email marketing tools. Neither plan charges platform transaction fees, though standard payment processing fees still apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a great option for creators who sell through social content. Just make sure you have a clear offer and a solid promotion strategy to drive students to your store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Udemy: Best for Access to a Course Marketplace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/udemy-homepage-1024x493.jpg\" alt=\"Udemy homepage\" class=\"wp-image-10908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/udemy-homepage-1024x493.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/udemy-homepage-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/udemy-homepage-768x370.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/udemy-homepage.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Udemy is a great place to list your course, as it&#8217;s already a go-to platform for people looking to learn new skills. Best of all, there&#8217;s no upfront fee to create or host your course, though keep in mind that visibility and sales aren&#8217;t guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under <a href=\"https:\/\/support.udemy.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/229605008-Instructor-revenue-share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Udemy\u2019s revenue-sharing model<\/a>, instructors receive 97% of the net amount from qualifying instructor coupon or referral-link sales, compared with 37% for sales without those promotions. The net amount reflects applicable taxes and fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep in mind that subscription program payouts work differently, so those percentages won&#8217;t always apply. Your earnings will also vary depending on how your students choose to buy your course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teachable: Best for Building a Dedicated Course Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/teachable-homepage-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Teachable homepage\" class=\"wp-image-10909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/teachable-homepage-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/teachable-homepage-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/teachable-homepage-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/teachable-homepage.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teachable is a solid choice for course creators. It brings together hosted courses, student management, and integrated checkout, everything you need to run a teaching business in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachable.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Starter plan<\/a> costs $39\/month plus a 7.5% platform transaction fee. Higher-tier plans come with 0% platform transaction fees when using supported payment gateways. Keep in mind that standard processing fees still apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before picking a plan, check the product limits and make sure it has the teaching and sales features you need. Think ahead about what you&#8217;ll need as your course library expands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/stan-store-vs-teachable\/\">Stan Store vs. Teachable<\/a> comparison for a closer look at which platform suits your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thinkific: Best for Structured Learning Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/thinkific-homepage-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Thinkific homepage\" class=\"wp-image-10910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/thinkific-homepage-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/thinkific-homepage-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/thinkific-homepage-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/thinkific-homepage.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thinkific makes it easy to organize lessons, assess learning, and track student progress. Build your course with quizzes and discussion features, and host it on your own branded domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkific.com\/pricing\/\">Basic plan<\/a> starts at $54\/month when billed monthly. Keep in mind that completion certificates and assignments are only available on higher-tier plans. If your students need graded work or proof of completion, make sure to factor in those additional costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compare the plan containing your required teaching tools, then factor in payment processing and any applicable <a href=\"https:\/\/support.thinkific.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/22383950439575-Third-Party-Payment-Gateway-Fee-FAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">third-party payment gateway fees<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kajabi: Best for Combining Courses and Marketing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kajabi-homepage-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Kajabi homepage\" class=\"wp-image-10911\" style=\"width:1024px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kajabi-homepage-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kajabi-homepage-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kajabi-homepage-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stan.store\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kajabi-homepage.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kajabi combines courses, websites, landing pages, marketing emails, and sales funnels in one place. If you want to streamline your tools and manage both course delivery and promotion under one roof, it&#8217;s a solid option to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kajabi.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Basic plan<\/a> starts at $179\/month when billed monthly, with payment processing fees charged separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether this subscription is worth it depends on which tools it replaces and how often you&#8217;ll use it. Just be sure to check product and contact limits before signing up, a growing email list or additional courses may mean upgrading your plan down the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Choose the Right Online Course Platform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calculate Your Total Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add up subscriptions, platform transaction fees, payment processing, and necessary upgrades. 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