The verdict
On the data we hold, Perplexity comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Only Perplexity has a free plan to start on.
- Perplexity starts lower, at $20/mo against $143/mo.
- Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
- In our Tech stack ranking, Perplexity places 3 and Kajabi 7 of 72.
Side by side
| At a glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $143/mo | $20/mo |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Yes |
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Plans and pricing
Kajabi
- Basic$143 per month billed yearly.$179/mo
- Growth$199 per month billed yearly.$249/mo
- Pro$399 per month billed yearly; includes the Public API.$499/mo
Perplexity
- FreeFree
- ProUnlimited searches and advanced features$20/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Kajabi if…
Creators, coaches, educators and experts who want to sell courses, coaching, memberships, newsletters and digital products from one platform instead of joining a course tool, an email tool and a payment processor.
Choose Perplexity if…
Founders and small teams who research markets, competitors and facts every week and want fast, source-cited answers from live web data instead of ten links to open one by one.
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