I’ve spent the past few years testing basically every major course selling platform, and in this video I break down the 5 best options for 2026 based on what you actually need and what you can afford. I cover the big stuff that matters in the real world—ease of use, templates and customization, integrations, marketing automation, pricing, and the overall “does this actually work for a business” factor. And I also point you to my full step-by-step tutorials for each platform so you can build your course from start to finish. My #1 pick is Kajabi because it’s the most focused all-in-one system for course creators who want to host, market, and sell in one place—website, funnels, email automation, payments, analytics, and even an affiliate program. If you’re more of a coach/agency and you need CRM, SMS, appointment booking, and client management, GoHighLevel can be the better “complete business platform,” even though the learning curve is steeper and the course area is less customizable. For a more affordable, beginner-friendly option, Teachable is the clean, no-fuss choice (just watch the transaction fees on the lower plan). Thinkific is solid but has a real mobile landing page limitation, and if you’re starting with literally zero budget, Systeme.io has one of the most generous free plans I’ve seen that can genuinely get you launched.