Website Building & Design
Features |
Kajabi |
Squarespace |
Drag-and-Drop Editor |
✔ |
✔ |
Template Selection |
Limited selection focused on course delivery. |
Extensive library covering various industries and styles. |
Design Flexibility |
Moderate customization options. |
High flexibility with pixel-perfect design control. |
Mobile Responsiveness |
✔ |
✔ |
Course Creation & Delivery
Features |
Kajabi |
Squarespace |
Online Course Hosting |
Purpose-built for online courses. |
Not natively supported; requires third-party integrations. |
Membership Sites |
Fully integrated membership capabilities. |
Through additional integrations; less seamless. |
Quizzes & Assessments |
Built-in tools for student assessments. |
Requires third-party integrations. |
Drip Content |
Schedule content release over time. |
Not natively supported. |
E-Commerce & Payment Processing
Features |
Kajabi |
Squarespace |
Online Course Hosting |
Purpose-built for online courses. |
Not natively supported; requires third-party integrations. |
Membership Sites |
Fully integrated membership capabilities. |
Through additional integrations; less seamless. |
Quizzes & Assessments |
Built-in tools for student assessments. |
Requires third-party integrations. |
Drip Content |
Schedule content release over time. |
Not natively supported. |
Digital Product Sales |
Optimized for selling digital products like courses and memberships. |
Supports digital product sales; may require additional setup. |
Physical Product Sales |
Limited capabilities; not a primary focus. |
Robust tools for selling physical products, including inventory management. |
Payment Gateways |
Integrated with Stripe and PayPal. |
Supports multiple payment gateways. |
Subscription Billing |
Built-in support for recurring payments. |
Available through specific plans and integrations. |
Marketing & Analytics
Features |
Kajabi |
Squarespace |
Online Course Hosting |
Purpose-built for online courses. |
Not natively supported; requires third-party integrations. |
Membership Sites |
Fully integrated membership capabilities. |
Through additional integrations; less seamless. |
Quizzes & Assessments |
Built-in tools for student assessments. |
Requires third-party integrations. |
Drip Content |
Schedule content release over time. |
Not natively supported. |
Digital Product Sales |
Optimized for selling digital products like courses and memberships. |
Supports digital product sales; may require additional setup. |
Physical Product Sales |
Limited capabilities; not a primary focus. |
Robust tools for selling physical products, including inventory management. |
Payment Gateways |
Integrated with Stripe and PayPal. |
Supports multiple payment gateways. |
Subscription Billing |
Built-in support for recurring payments. |
Available through specific plans and integrations. |
Email Marketing |
Advanced automation with segmentation. |
Basic email marketing; advanced features require additional subscriptions. |
Sales Funnels |
Pre-built templates and automation for funnels. |
Not natively supported; requires manual setup or third-party integrations. |
SEO Tools |
Basic SEO features. |
Advanced SEO tools and guidance. |
Analytics & Reporting |
Detailed insights into sales and engagement. |
Basic analytics; advanced features require higher-tier plans. |
Pricing Structure
Features |
Kajabi |
Squarespace |
Online Course Hosting |
Purpose-built for online courses. |
Not natively supported; requires third-party integrations. |
Membership Sites |
Fully integrated membership capabilities. |
Through additional integrations; less seamless. |
Quizzes & Assessments |
Built-in tools for student assessments. |
Requires third-party integrations. |
Drip Content |
Schedule content release over time. |
Not natively supported. |
Digital Product Sales |
Optimized for selling digital products like courses and memberships. |
Supports digital product sales; may require additional setup. |
Physical Product Sales |
Limited capabilities; not a primary focus. |
Robust tools for selling physical products, including inventory management. |
Payment Gateways |
Integrated with Stripe and PayPal. |
Supports multiple payment gateways. |
Subscription Billing |
Built-in support for recurring payments. |
Available through specific plans and integrations. |
Email Marketing |
Advanced automation with segmentation. |
Basic email marketing; advanced features require additional subscriptions. |
Sales Funnels |
Pre-built templates and automation for funnels. |
Not natively supported; requires manual setup or third-party integrations. |
SEO Tools |
Basic SEO features. |
Advanced SEO tools and guidance. |
Analytics & Reporting |
Detailed insights into sales and engagement. |
Basic analytics; advanced features require higher-tier plans. |
Starting Monthly Price |
Starts at $71/month. |
Starts at $23/month; free trial available. |
Free Trial |
14-day free trial. |
14-day free trial. |
Transaction Fees |
✘ |
✘ |
Plan Flexibility |
Tiered pricing based on features and usage. |
Multiple tiers based on features; additional costs for integrations. |
Summary
Kajabi is best for creators seeking an all-in-one platform tailored for digital products with integrated marketing and sales tools.
- Comprehensive suite for course creation, marketing, and sales.
- Advanced email marketing automation and sales funnel capabilities.
- Built-in affiliate management system.
Squarespace is ideal for individuals and businesses looking for a versatile website builder with extensive design flexibility and e-commerce capabilities.
- Advanced drag-and-drop website builder with a vast template library.
- Suitable for selling physical products with robust e-commerce features.
- Affordable pricing with a free trial available.