Skool vs Kajabi vs Teachable fees (2026)
All 8 plans from the three platforms at four price points.
Short answer: Teachable Builder keeps the most in all 4 scenarios we test: $1,303.95 at $29 × 50/mo; $9,366.80 at $49 × 200/mo; $47,825.50 at $99 × 500/mo; $9,556.74 at $497 × 20/mo. Skool and Kajabi lose here because of higher rates (Skool Hobby) or higher plan fees (Kajabi, Skool Pro). Teachable's 2.9% + $0.30 processing fee is our estimate, not an official figure. Last updated .
| Scenario | Skool Hobby | Skool Pro | Kajabi Basic | Kajabi Growth | Kajabi Pro | Teachable Starter | Teachable Builder | Teachable Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $29 × 50/mo | $1,281.00 | $1,293.95 | $1,213.95 | $1,145.40 | $896.85 | $1,245.20 | $1,303.95 | $1,203.95 |
| $49 × 200/mo | $8,751.00 | $9,356.80 | $9,276.80 | $9,216.60 | $8,976.40 | $8,681.80 | $9,366.80 | $9,266.80 |
| $99 × 500/mo | $44,391.00 | $47,815.50 | $47,735.50 | $47,715.00 | $47,514.50 | $44,163.00 | $47,825.50 | $47,725.50 |
| $497 × 20/mo | $8,931.00 | $9,546.74 | $9,466.74 | $9,406.68 | $9,166.62 | $8,861.24 | $9,556.74 | $9,456.74 |
Monthly take-home after plan subscription (monthly billing) and transaction fees, US cards. Best per row highlighted.
The three pairs
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheapest: Skool, Kajabi or Teachable?
Teachable Builder keeps the most in all 4 scenarios we test: $1,303.95 at $29 × 50/mo; $9,366.80 at $49 × 200/mo; $47,825.50 at $99 × 500/mo; $9,556.74 at $497 × 20/mo. Skool and Kajabi lose here because of higher rates (Skool Hobby) or higher plan fees (Kajabi, Skool Pro). Teachable's 2.9% + $0.30 processing fee is our estimate, not an official figure.
What are Skool's fees?
Skool plans as checked 2026-10-16: Hobby: $9/mo plus 10.0% + $0.30 per sale (plan price unverified); Pro: $99/mo plus 2.9% + $0.30 per sale (plan price unverified).
What are Kajabi's fees?
Kajabi plans as checked 2026-10-16: Basic: $179/mo plus 2.9% + $0.30 per sale; Growth: $249/mo plus 2.8% + $0.30 per sale; Pro: $499/mo plus 2.7% + $0.30 per sale.
What are Teachable's fees?
Teachable plans as checked 2026-10-16: Starter: $39/mo plus 10.4% + $0.30 per sale (fee estimate); Builder: $89/mo plus 2.9% + $0.30 per sale (fee estimate); Growth: $189/mo plus 2.9% + $0.30 per sale (fee estimate).
Which of the three has the lowest plan price?
Skool Hobby at $9/mo.
Fee changes, the month they happen.
One short email when Skool, Kajabi, Whop, Stan or Teachable change pricing, with the take-home impact worked out.
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