Best Software Platforms

The tools we cover for agencies, funnels, courses, communities, email and websites. Each one comes with what it does well, who it suits and the current offer.

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  1. 1

    GoHighLevel

    Best for agencies

    Built for agencies that manage many client accounts. Powerful, and it takes time to learn.

    • Snapshots copy a full setup into new client accounts
    • Automations cover email, SMS, and pipeline moves
    • White label plans let you resell under your brand
    Your offerFree 30 day trial + 2 months free on annual
    Applied automatically through our link
    Try GoHighLevel
  2. 2

    ClickFunnels

    Best for funnel-led businesses

    The funnel builder most people copy. Good at one thing, priced like it knows it.

    • Funnel building is fast and proven
    • Upsells, downsells, and bumps are built in
    • Large template and community ecosystem
    Your offerFree 14 day trial + 16.5% off annual
    Applied automatically through our link
    Try ClickFunnels
  3. 3

    Systeme.io

    Best on a small budget

    A real free plan with funnels, email, and courses. The best starting point on a small budget.

    • The free plan is real and usable
    • Funnels, email, and courses in one login
    • Pricing stays low as you grow
    Your offerFree plan forever
    No credit card needed. Annual plans get 2 months free + free migration.
    Try Systeme.io
  4. 4

    Mighty Networks

    Best for paid communities

    Community first, with courses attached. The right pick if members matter more than modules.

    • Community features are the best in this group
    • Branded mobile app on higher plans
    • Courses and events are integrated
    Your offerFree 14 day trial + 2 months free on annual
    No credit card required
    Try Mighty Networks
  5. 5

    beehiiv

    Best for newsletters

    Made for people whose newsletter is the business. Writing, a website, and ways to earn all sit in one place, and it is free up to 2,500 subscribers.

    • Newsletter editor and a website included on every plan
    • Referral program and Recommendations help the list grow
    • Earn with paid subscriptions and the beehiiv Ad Network
    Your offerFree 14 day trial + 20% off for 3 months
    Applied automatically through our link
    Try beehiiv
  6. 6

    Kajabi

    Best for course creators

    The most complete course platform we have tested. It costs more, and you get more.

    • Everything from checkout to email is built in
    • Course builder is clean and quick to work with
    • No transaction fees on any plan
    Your offerFree 14 day trial + 20% off annual
    Standard offer on the Kajabi pricing page
    Try Kajabi
  7. 7

    Thinkific

    Best for the student experience

    Clean course builder with a 30 day free trial. Marketing tools are lighter than Kajabi.

    • Clear, well organised course builder
    • 30 day free trial to start
    • Good support for quizzes and assignments
    Your offerFree 30 day trial + 25% off annual
    Standard offer on the Thinkific pricing page
    Try Thinkific
  8. 8

    LearnWorlds

    Best for interactive video

    Strong on interactive learning and video. Suits schools and serious educators.

    • Interactive video is a real differentiator
    • Strong assessment and certification tools
    • White label mobile app available on higher plans
    Your offerFree 30 day trial + 20% off annual
    Standard offer on the LearnWorlds pricing page
    Try LearnWorlds
  9. 9

    Teachable

    Best for a first course

    Simple to set up and easy to sell with. Fewer advanced features than the rest.

    • Fast to set up and easy to run
    • Checkout and payment plans are reliable
    • 7 day free trial plus a 30 day money-back guarantee
    Your offerFree 7 day trial + 22% off annual
    Standard offer on the Teachable pricing page
    Try Teachable
  10. 10

    Kartra

    Best for one connected system

    Everything in one place, with a steeper learning curve than Systeme.io. Pages, funnels, email, memberships, checkout, and helpdesk all live in one platform.

    • Everything talks to everything
    • Strong tagging and automation logic
    • Memberships, checkout, and helpdesk included
    Your offerFree 30 day trial + up to 22% off annual
    Standard offer on the Kartra free trial page. 30 day money-back guarantee
    Try Kartra
  11. 11

    SamCart

    Best for checkout pages

    Checkout pages that convert. It does not try to be your whole platform.

    • Checkout pages convert well
    • Order bumps, upsells, and plans are simple to set
    • Connects to most popular tools
    Your offerFree 7 day trial + 25% off annual
    Standard offer on the SamCart pricing page
    Try SamCart
  12. 12

    ActiveCampaign

    Best for email automation

    Email automation with real depth. Overkill for beginners, excellent for growing lists.

    • Automation builder is powerful and visual
    • Segmentation and scoring are excellent
    • Deliverability is consistently strong
    Your offerFree 14 day trial
    Standard offer on the ActiveCampaign pricing page. No credit card required
    Try ActiveCampaign
  13. 13

    Webflow

    Best for custom websites

    Design freedom for websites. Not a course or sales platform, and it does not pretend to be.

    • Design control is far beyond most builders
    • CMS is flexible and fast
    • Hosting and performance are strong
    Your offerFree Starter plan + up to 40% off yearly
    Standard offer on the Webflow pricing page
    Try Webflow