Kajabi vs Vimeo OTT

Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.

Kajabi
courses
Visit Kajabi →
Vimeo OTT
video
Visit Vimeo OTT →
Platform fee
from $179/mo · monthly subscription · 0% on revenue
$1/sub + ~10% · per transaction on TVOD
Payout speed
weekly
monthly
Minimum payout
$0
NEEDS REVIEW
Countries
Stripe- or PayPal-supported
Global, multiple currencies
Email list export
Full access (built-in email marketing)
Full access
Custom domain
Yes
Yes
Community features
Native Communities feature on every plan
Limited native community; integrations with email and CRM tools
Best for
Course creators, coaches, community builders with established businesses
Studios and niche video brands launching their own subscription or rental service

Kajabi vs Vimeo OTT: which one wins?

Kajabi charges from $179/mo (monthly subscription · 0% on revenue) versus Vimeo OTT at $1/sub + ~10% (per transaction on TVOD).

On payout speed, Kajabi pays weekly while Vimeo OTT pays monthly. For creators where cashflow matters, the faster cadence usually wins.

For audience ownership, Kajabi offers full access (built-in email marketing) email export and Vimeo OTT offers full access. Email portability matters most for creators planning to migrate later or build a list independent of any single platform.

Best for: Kajabi suits course creators, coaches, community builders with established businesses. Vimeo OTT fits studios and niche video brands launching their own subscription or rental service.