Replace Kajabi?
KINDA · weekend projectYou can build one course checkout or landing funnel, but Kajabi bundles site, course, community, email, automations, payments, analytics, and support.
Build me a one-course sales-and-delivery site to replace Kajabi. Requirements: - Node + Express + better-sqlite3 on my own VPS behind a reverse proxy. One product, one price, that is the scope. - A server-rendered landing page: course pitch, curriculum list, and a Buy button that goes straight to Stripe Checkout (keys in .env). - A Stripe webhook marks the buyer enrolled and emails a magic sign-in link via Resend or SMTP (creds in .env). No passwords, magic links only. - Course content is a content/ folder of Markdown lessons with embedded video (self-hosted MP4 or unlisted Bunny/Vimeo links), rendered as an ordered lesson list with a per-student complete checkbox on each lesson. - Students table in SQLite: email, purchase date, Stripe id, lessons completed. - A small admin page on localhost only: enrollments, revenue total, and a button to comp someone free access. - No telemetry, no third-party analytics; the only external services are Stripe and the email sender. - Out of scope: email marketing automations, community features, funnels, and a multi-course catalog. One course, sold from one page. - README: Stripe webhook setup, .env keys, and how to add a lesson.
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They pay to avoid stitching and maintaining a dozen creator-business tools.
xall-in-one stack
xfunnels
xemail automations
xcommunities
xcourse delivery
xanalytics
xcustomer support
What does the Kajabi verdict mean?
The core job looks buildable, with meaningful gaps: all-in-one stack, funnels. Read the full tradeoff list before committing. This research record is not a hosted IVCIFY tool.
What price does this directory record show for Kajabi?
The directory records $179/month for Basic, checked 2026-07-30. Verify the source before making a purchase decision. This reference stays outside retail Stack Math unless current matched evidence supports the comparison.
What do I lose by replacing Kajabi?
Honestly: all-in-one stack; funnels; email automations; communities; course delivery; analytics; customer support. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.
Is there an open-source alternative to Kajabi?
The listed prior art includes Moodle (Open-source LMS prior art; combine with email/commerce tools for partial Kajabi replacemen). Inspect those projects before starting from a blank prompt.