Kartra Blog

If you’ve built your business on Kajabi, this week’s pricing update may have felt like a betrayal. As of 2025, Kajabi is raising prices across the board. Their Basic plan now costs $179/month and limits you to just 5 products.  Want unlimited products? You’ll need to jump to their $399/month Pro plan. And if you were hoping to use your own custom domain or remove Kajabi’s branding, that’ll cost you more, too. It’s no wonder coaches, consultants, and course creators are looking for a smarter, more scalable platform. One that gives you full control of your business without nickel-and-diming you for basic features. Enter: Kartra Starter. The Real Cost of “All-in-One” with Kajabi Why Pay 4X More for Kajabi?Everything Kartra Starter gives you for $99…

TL;DR If you’re a successful service-based expert ready to move your business online, juggling multiple tools isn’t sustainable. All-in-one platforms help you scale without tech chaos. After reviewing the top contenders — Kartra, Kajabi, ClickFunnels, and GoHighLevel — Kartra Essentials stands out for its simplicity, affordability ($59/month), and full suite of connected tools built for coaches, consultants, and local service professionals. Why Offline Experts Are Moving Online — and Struggling You’ve built your success on referrals, expertise, and results. But scaling online means adding landing pages, email campaigns, course delivery, and automation — often across five to ten disconnected tools. The problem?You’re wasting hours learning platforms you never wanted to master, spending hundreds a month on tools that don’t talk to each other, and constantly…

TL;DR: The 7 Systems That Build Scalable Online Income Selling online takes more than a good product or course — it takes systems. Specifically, seven of them.In this article, you’ll learn the seven systems every successful coach, consultant, or service-based expert needs to sell online — and how Kartra Essentials brings them all together for $59/month. Why Systems Beat Hustle Every Time Most experts think posting more content or running more ads equals growth. But what actually creates consistent revenue and freedom? Systems. Top-earning coaches and consultants don’t work harder — they build repeatable, automated systems that attract leads, nurture trust, and convert clients on autopilot. Here’s how the best in the business do it. 1. Lead Generation System Purpose: Attract and convert strangers into…

TL;DR: Streamline Your Stack, Scale Your Success Top coaches, consultants, and service-based experts rely on connected, simple systems to launch faster and grow easier. From landing pages to email, checkout, and automation, the right tools make or break your launch. This guide breaks down what top-performing coaches use — and how Kartra Essentials replaces them all for just $59/month. Why Your Tools Matter More Than Ever If you’re a service-based expert — coach, consultant, wellness pro, or advisor — moving your expertise online, your tools can either launch you forward or slow you down. Success online isn’t just about great content. It’s about delivery, automation, and user experience. The right tools help you: Capture leads and build your list Nurture trust through consistent email and…

TL;DR: Simplify Your Business and Save Over $1,200 a Year If you’re a service-based expert juggling separate tools for landing pages, email, scheduling, memberships, and checkouts, you’re overspending. Kartra Essentials replaces them all for JUST $59/month, saving you over $1,200 per year—and hours of tech frustration. The Cost of a Duct-Taped Tech Stack Most coaches, consultants, and service professionals don’t realize how much they’re actually spending to run their business online. You’ve got one tool for email marketing. Another for landing pages. A third for scheduling. Then checkouts, course hosting, video hosting, automation, forms, surveys, etc… When you add it all up, the average entrepreneur spends $150–$400/month—and still deals with multiple logins, constant updates, and frustrating integrations. This setup doesn’t just drain your budget. It…

TL;DR: Kartra Is the Most Complete and Cost-Effective Platform for Service-Based Experts Going Online If you’re a service-based expert—like a coach, consultant, wellness professional, or advisor—moving your business online, you’ve likely compared Kartra, Kajabi, and ClickFunnels. Here’s the quick version: Kartra delivers the most complete and cost-effective setup at just $59/month, combining funnels, email, checkout, scheduling, and automation. Kajabi offers polished design and course hosting, but with recent pricing increases to $179/month for Kajabi Basic, it’s becoming harder to justify for many solopreneurs. ClickFunnels focuses on aggressive funnel optimization but still lacks key features like native email and membership automation. For coaches, consultants, and other service-based experts who want simplicity without a tech team, Kartra Essentials clearly offers the best balance of power, price, and…