1️⃣Kajabi
All-in-one platform built to sell content, not just host it. Launch funnels, email, checkout, and membership under one roof so you move fast and keep more profit.
Address: 17100 Laguna Canyon Rd, Irvine, California, USA
- All-in-one stack with funnels
- email
- and checkout
- high-converting pages and upsells
- zero marketplace revenue cut
- strong subscriptions and bundles
- excellent analytics and automations
- Higher monthly price than basic hosts
- design flexibility can feel opinionated
- limited native community discovery
2️⃣Teachable
Clean, creator-friendly setup that lets you launch fast and look pro. Easy course builder, slick checkout, and simple tax handling keep your focus on revenue.
Address: 470 Park Ave S, New York, New York, USA
- Fast setup with polished templates
- robust checkout with order bumps and coupons
- built-in tax handling
- solid affiliate tools
- fair pricing with free tier
- Advanced automation requires add-ons
- site design customization can be limited
- email tools are basic
3️⃣Thinkific
Flexible, reliable course hosting with a friendly builder and strong student experience. Good for educators who want structure without a steep learning curve.
Address: 369 Terminal Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Clear curriculum tools
- strong student progress tracking
- good integrations
- fair pricing
- decent support
- Checkout is less optimized for high AOV
- email and funnel features feel light
- fewer built-in monetization boosts like one-click upsells
4️⃣Udemy
Massive marketplace with built-in demand and global reach. Great for discovery and volume, especially on evergreen topics.
Address: 600 Harrison St, San Francisco, California, USA
- Huge audience
- no need to manage hosting or payments
- frequent promotions drive enrollments
- simple publishing flow
- Aggressive discounting slashes list prices
- tight control over pricing and coupons
- revenue share reduces earnings
- competing courses sit next to yours
5️⃣Skillshare
Community-driven platform where short classes can snowball views fast. Good for top-of-funnel exposure and testing ideas.
Address: 215 Park Ave S, New York, New York, USA
- Low friction video publishing
- easy discovery via classes and projects
- collaborative vibe and active learners
- Payouts depend on watch time and membership pool
- limited pricing control and upsells
- weak ownership of customer relationships
- algorithm shifts can tank visibility