Course Creation & Management
Features |
Kajabi |
AccessAlly |
Course Builder |
Built-in drag-and-drop builder. |
Integrated with WordPress; uses existing page builders. |
Content Types Supported |
Video, audio, PDFs, quizzes. |
Video, audio, PDFs, quizzes. |
Drip Content |
Schedule content release over time. |
Advanced drip scheduling with automation. |
Course Completion Certificates |
Available for all plans. |
Customizable certificates. |
Membership & Community Features
Features |
Kajabi |
AccessAlly |
Course Builder |
Built-in drag-and-drop builder. |
Integrated with WordPress; uses existing page builders. |
Content Types Supported |
Video, audio, PDFs, quizzes. |
Video, audio, PDFs, quizzes. |
Drip Content |
Schedule content release over time. |
Advanced drip scheduling with automation. |
Course Completion Certificates |
Available for all plans. |
Customizable certificates. |
Membership Management |
Built-in membership site capabilities. |
Advanced membership management with tagging and segmentation. |
Community Forums |
Integrated community features, including newsfeeds, chats, and live video calls. |
Through WordPress plugins or integrations. |
Gamification |
Features like challenges, leaderboards, and badges. |
Points, badges, and progress tracking. |
Sales & Marketing Tools
Features |
Kajabi |
AccessAlly |
Course Builder |
Built-in drag-and-drop builder. |
Integrated with WordPress; uses existing page builders. |
Content Types Supported |
Video, audio, PDFs, quizzes. |
Video, audio, PDFs, quizzes. |
Drip Content |
Schedule content release over time. |
Advanced drip scheduling with automation. |
Course Completion Certificates |
Available for all plans. |
Customizable certificates. |
Membership Management |
Built-in membership site capabilities. |
Advanced membership management with tagging and segmentation. |
Community Forums |
Integrated community features, including newsfeeds, chats, and live video calls. |
Through WordPress plugins or integrations. |
Gamification |
Features like challenges, leaderboards, and badges. |
Points, badges, and progress tracking. |
Email Marketing |
Built-in email marketing with automation. |
Requires integration with third-party email marketing services. |
Sales Funnels |
Pre-built templates and automation for funnels. |
Not natively supported; relies on external tools. |
Affiliate Program |
Built-in affiliate management system. |
Integrated affiliate tracking and management. |
Payment Processing |
Integrated with Stripe and PayPal. |
Integrated with Stripe and PayPal. |
Website Building & Customization
Features |
Kajabi |
AccessAlly |
Course Builder |
Built-in drag-and-drop builder. |
Integrated with WordPress; uses existing page builders. |
Content Types Supported |
Video, audio, PDFs, quizzes. |
Video, audio, PDFs, quizzes. |
Drip Content |
Schedule content release over time. |
Advanced drip scheduling with automation. |
Course Completion Certificates |
Available for all plans. |
Customizable certificates. |
Membership Management |
Built-in membership site capabilities. |
Advanced membership management with tagging and segmentation. |
Community Forums |
Integrated community features, including newsfeeds, chats, and live video calls. |
Through WordPress plugins or integrations. |
Gamification |
Features like challenges, leaderboards, and badges. |
Points, badges, and progress tracking. |
Email Marketing |
Built-in email marketing with automation. |
Requires integration with third-party email marketing services. |
Sales Funnels |
Pre-built templates and automation for funnels. |
Not natively supported; relies on external tools. |
Affiliate Program |
Built-in affiliate management system. |
Integrated affiliate tracking and management. |
Payment Processing |
Integrated with Stripe and PayPal. |
Integrated with Stripe and PayPal. |
Website Builder |
Built-in website builder with customizable themes. |
Relies on WordPress themes and page builders. |
Custom Domain Support |
✔ |
✔ |
Blog Integration |
✔ |
Through WordPress. |
SEO Tools |
Basic SEO features. |
Advanced SEO capabilities via WordPress plugins. |
Pricing Structure
Features |
Kajabi |
AccessAlly |
Starting Monthly Price |
Starts at $71/month. |
Starts at $99/month (AccessAlly Pro); requires separate hosting and WordPress setup. |
Free Trial |
14-day free trial. |
No free trial; offers demo. |
Transaction Fees |
✘ |
✘ |
Plan Limitations |
Limits on products and active members based on plan. |
No limits on members, courses, or products. |
Summary
Kajabi is best for creators seeking an all-in-one, user-friendly platform with integrated marketing, sales, and community engagement tools.
- Simplified setup with hosting included.
- Comprehensive suite for course creation, marketing, sales, and community building.
- Ideal for those preferring a managed environment without technical complexities.
AccessAlly is ideal for creators desiring deep customization and advanced membership features within the WordPress ecosystem.
- Highly customizable with advanced membership management.
- Requires WordPress knowledge and separate hosting.
- Suitable for those seeking flexibility and control over their site's design and functionality.