Kartra vs Systeme.io
Both sell funnels, email and courses in one account. Kartra is a US suite priced from USD 59 a month by contact count, while Systeme.io is French and has a free plan for 2,000 contacts. The gap in price is large at the entry level.
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Choose Kartra ifyou run launches with funnels and courses together, accept US dollar pricing by contact count, and want a 14-day trial on any plan.
Choose Systeme.io ifyou want to test whether a course sells before paying, and are fine with documentation and email support.
Kartra and Systeme.io side by side
| Kartra | Systeme.io | |
|---|---|---|
| Our online course platform rank | #12 of 14 | #9 of 14 |
| Established in | United States | France |
| List price, 4 November 2026 | Essentials USD 59 per month (USD 52 annual); Starter USD 119 (USD 99); Growth USD 229 (USD 189); Professional USD 549 (USD 429) | Free (2,000 contacts); Startup USD 17, Webinar USD 47, Unlimited USD 97 per month |
| Free tier | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Self-hostable | — | — |
| Built for | A marketer running launches who wants funnels and courses together | Testing whether a course sells before paying for a platform |
| Not for | An educator whose main product is the course itself | A brand where the buying experience must look current |
Both are reviewed in full in our online course platform ranking: Kartra and Systeme.io.
Where they differ
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Entry price
Kartra starts at USD 59 per month (USD 52 on annual billing) for 500 contacts. Systeme.io offers a free plan that never expires for 2,000 contacts, and Startup is USD 17 per month. Systeme.io costs much less to enter.
Edge: Systeme.io
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Scaling with contacts
Kartra Growth is USD 229 per month for 12,500 contacts, and Professional USD 549 for 25,000. Systeme.io Unlimited is USD 97 per month with unlimited contacts, funnels and courses. The pricing models differ, and Systeme.io's does not rise with list size.
Edge: Systeme.io
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Transaction fees
Systeme.io's FAQ states 0% transaction fees on every plan, with unlimited email sends. The Kartra pricing page we read gives no fee policy either way, so there is nothing to weigh against it from the page alone. Check Kartra's terms for fees on sales before you commit.
Edge: Systeme.io
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Team and domains
Kartra Starter has 5 team members and Growth 10, with up to 5 domains on Professional. Systeme.io's free plan has 1 custom domain, and a For teams option has no published price. Kartra publishes more of its team structure.
Edge: Kartra
When neither fits
If the course player and learner experience matter most, look at Teachable or Podia instead of either suite.
Kartra or Systeme.io: questions
3 answersDoes Systeme.io have a free plan?
Yes. It has no expiry and no card, and covers 2,000 contacts, 3 funnels, 1 course and 500 students.
Does Kartra offer a trial?
Yes, 14 days on any plan. The pricing page does not mention a card requirement.
Where are they based?
Kartra is KARTRA INC. in Las Vegas, Nevada, under Nevada law. Our data lists Systeme.io in France, but its homepage states no legal entity or address.
Sources
Checked 4 November 2026- Kartra pricing page: plan prices, contacts, team members, domains, 14-day trial.
- Kartra terms: KARTRA INC., Las Vegas, Nevada law.
- Systeme.io pricing page: free plan limits, paid plan prices, 0% transaction fees, For teams option.
- Systeme.io homepage: no legal entity or address stated.