Kartra vs. Systeme.io:

Video Hosting

The ability to share quality videos with your customers is key especially if you have a membership site. Systeme.io and Kartra both offer the flexibility to host video content.

Memberships and Courses

Systeme.io offers both 5 memberships and 5 courses in their Startup plan. But they offer only basic membership capabilities and lack true customization options. 

Kartra has flexible access levels, community features, payment plans, gamification, and much more to create a quality, customized experience for community members. And Kartra includes  unlimited memberships and courses.

Unlimited Pages

While you can build landing pages on Kartra and Systeme.io, the big difference comes down to how easy it is to build on each platform. Systeme.io has a user-friendly builder but it is limited when it comes to design flexibility and optimization. The only way to create a website with Systeme.io is through blog posts and funnel pages.

Kartra has an easy-to-use drag-and-drop builder with more options for customization and mobile responsiveness that lets you easily create a website from the ground up.

Funnel Mapping

Having the ability to visually plan your sales funnels to maximize your strategy and conversions is key for continued growth. Systeme.io lacks this feature, but Kartra includes it.

Analytics

Systeme.io provides you with basic analytics options as well as an opportunity to generate reports. And Kartra provides a comprehensive analytics dashboard for tracking website traffic, funnel performance, email engagement, sales, and revenue.

Automations

Both platforms have numerous options for automation. This helps free up your time and lets tasks run behind the scenes automatically.

CRM

CRMs are the best way to keep track of your customers, and Kartra has a built-in CRM for managing leads, contacts, and customer data. Systeme.io doesn’t provide an integrated CRM and requires the use of additional external software.

Lead Capture and Management

Both Kartra and System.io offer lead capture and management tools so that you can gather and organize leads effectively. These features enable marketers to build targeted lists and engage potential customers.

Kartra takes lead generation and sales to the next level with advanced features like SMS outreach for hyper-personalization, appointment scheduling with native calendar integration, and optimized funnels with detailed analytics. Kartra’s data-driven precision makes it easier to deploy new strategies, boost conversions, and maximize revenue.

Email Marketing and Automation

You can craft personalized email journeys that captivate subscribers and convert leads with both Kartra and Systeme.io. Create campaigns with drag-and-drop builders, segment your audience for targeted messaging, and automate your email sequences to nurture relationships and save time. 

While Systeme.io offers basic email features, Kartra shines with advanced automation, unlimited A/B testing, and in-depth analytics, letting you unlock the full potential of email marketing as a powerful sales engine.

Product Offers and Upsells

Both Kartra and Systeme.io can help with sales management and product offerings, but Kartra takes it up a notch with its advanced upsell and downsell capabilities. That means targeting satisfied customers with premium options with strategically placed pop-ups or one-click upsells.

Kartra’s downsell feature lets you offer a product alternative, keeping prospects engaged and potentially securing a purchase even if your initial offer wasn’t a perfect fit. 

Systeme.io offers basic upsells, but Kartra’s comprehensive toolbox lets you design multi-layered sales journeys that optimize your product offering potential.

If you’re looking for advanced tools more suited for a larger business, you have options with Kartra and Systeme.io. That said, you’ll need to step into a higher-tiered plan for both. The chart above represents the next level up; the Growth plan for Kartra and the Webinar plan for Systeme.io.

While both platforms offer API Access and a Custom Code Page, Kartra excels with its Advanced Automations and Agency Capacity features, providing a more robust platform for users looking to leverage extensive automation capabilities and collaborate within larger teams or agency environments.

API Access

Both platforms allow you to connect seamlessly with external software, automate workflows, and create unique experiences that perfectly align with your business needs. 

Custom Code Page

Kartra and Systeme.io’s custom code page allows full control over your online experience. Inject custom scripts, tailor designs, and implement unique functionalities that perfectly match your brand and vision. 

Affiliate Management

Affiliates are a quick way to grow your business by expanding your audience as well as tapping into social proof.

Both Kartra and Systeme.io have a robust affiliate marketing program that make tracking, management, and multi-tiered commissions easy to deploy. Additionally, you’ll be able to track performance metrics and promotion tools.

Advanced Automations

Kartra’s advanced automations create intricate workflows that streamline your business and drive efficiency. Trigger actions based on customer behavior, automate follow-ups, segment audiences dynamically, and personalize content at every touchpoint. Systeme.io does not offer these advanced features even in their high-tiered plans.

Agency Capacity

Kartra’s agency-friendly features lets users manage a multi-client empire effortlessly. You can create separate accounts for each client, track progress, and collaborate seamlessly – all within a single platform. Systeme.io has limited agency capabilities.

Helpdesk Support

Providing support to clients is key to everything from reducing churn to ensuring they have a great experience every step of the way. Systeme.io does not offer these capabilities on their platform but does have the option to integrate with some third-party solutions.

Kartra includes an integrated helpdesk solution with ticket management and a knowledge base, making it easy to offer exemplary customer support.