Is Teachable, Kajabi, or MemberPress cheapest?

Teachable and MemberPress both start under $30 a month equivalent, but Teachable's Starter plan carries a 7.5% transaction fee that quickly outweighs the subscription cost. MemberPress has no per-sale fee on any plan and charges per year rather than per month, which makes its Launch plan the least expensive option for most new creators once fees are factored in.

Can I move my content between these platforms later?

Course content, videos, and student data can usually be exported and re-imported, but the process varies by platform and isn't always complete. Moving away from a self-hosted MemberPress site is generally simpler, since your content already lives on your own WordPress installation rather than inside a vendor's account.

Does MemberPress need other plugins to work?

MemberPress runs as a standalone plugin for core membership, course, and payment functionality, and it integrates directly with page builders like Elementor and email tools like Mailchimp and ActiveCampaign. Community and coaching features require its ClubSuite and CoachKit add-ons, which are included starting at the Growth plan.

Which platform is best for coaching businesses?

Kajabi handles 1:1 and group coaching natively, including scheduling and payments, which makes it the most complete option out of the box. MemberPress's CoachKit add-on covers cohorts, milestones, and habit tracking at a lower price point, while Teachable's coaching tools still depend on outside apps for scheduling.

Does any of these platforms handle sales tax and VAT for me?

Only Teachable does this automatically, calculating, collecting, and remitting sales tax and VAT across roughly 180 countries as part of every paid plan. Kajabi and MemberPress both leave tax compliance with the seller, either through a third-party service or, for MemberPress, through Stripe Tax calculating the rate while you handle registration and filing.