Kajabi Fee Calculator
How to Use This Calculator
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Enter Sale Price
Input the price of your digital product, course, or membership sold on Kajabi.
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Set Monthly Sales Volume
Enter the estimated number of sales you make per month to project monthly and annual revenue.
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Adjust Processing Rate
Set your payment processor's percentage rate (default 2.9% for Stripe). Adjust if you use PayPal (2.99%) or have negotiated rates.
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Set Fixed Fee Per Transaction
Enter the per-transaction fixed fee charged by your processor (default $0.30 for Stripe).
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Review Your Results
View Creator Net per sale, Processing Fees, Monthly and Annual Net Revenue, and Effective Fee Rate. The Fee Impact Analysis panel shows annual fee totals and fixed fee impact.
Example Calculation
A course creator sells a $100 digital product on Kajabi with 50 sales per month, using Stripe's standard 2.9% + $0.30 processing.
Sale Price
$100
Monthly Sales Volume
50 sales
Processing Rate
2.9%
Fixed Fee Per Transaction
$0.30
Results
Creator Net (Per Sale)
$96.80
Processing Fees
$3.20
Monthly Net Revenue
$4,840.00
Annual Net Revenue
$58,080.00
Effective Fee Rate
3.20%
Tips
Kajabi Charges 0% Transaction Fees
Unlike platforms that take 5-10% per sale, Kajabi charges zero transaction fees. Your only costs are payment processor fees (typically 2.9% + $0.30 via Stripe), making it one of the most creator-friendly platforms for high-volume sellers.
Price Higher to Minimize Fixed Fee Impact
The $0.30 fixed fee has a larger proportional impact on low-priced items. At $25, the effective rate is 4.10%; at $100, it drops to 3.20%; at $500, just 2.96%. Consider bundling or pricing products above $50.
Negotiate Processing Rates at Volume
If you process over $100,000/month, contact Stripe or PayPal to negotiate custom rates. Even dropping from 2.9% to 2.5% saves $2,400/year on $60,000 in annual sales.
Compare Annual Fee Impact
With 50 sales/month at $100 each, you'll pay $1,920 annually in processing fees on $60,000 gross revenue. Use this calculator to compare different price points and volumes.
The Kajabi Fee Calculator shows your net revenue from digital product sales on Kajabi, factoring in payment processing costs. Kajabi stands out by charging 0% transaction fees — all deductions come from third-party payment processors like Stripe or PayPal. For example, a $100 sale processed via Stripe nets $96.80 after $3.20 in processing fees.
Understanding Kajabi's Fee Structure
Kajabi's 0% transaction fee model means creators only pay payment processor charges, typically 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction via Stripe. This is significantly more favorable than platforms charging 5-10% per sale on top of processing fees. For a creator making 50 sales per month at $100 each, the difference between Kajabi and a 5% platform fee is $3,000 per year in savings.
Calculating Net Revenue on Kajabi
The calculator determines your earnings using these formulas:
Processing Fee = Sale Price × (Processing Rate / 100) + Fixed Fee
Creator Net = Sale Price - Processing Fee
Effective Rate = (Processing Fee / Sale Price) × 100
Monthly Net = Creator Net × Monthly Sales
Annual Net = Monthly Net × 12
Since Kajabi charges 0% transaction fees, the only deductions are from your payment processor (Stripe or PayPal).
Worked Example: Course Sale on Kajabi
Consider a creator selling a $100 course with 50 monthly sales via Stripe:
- Processing Fee: $100 × 0.029 + $0.30 = $2.90 + $0.30 = $3.20
- Creator Net: $100 - $3.20 = $96.80 per sale
- Effective Rate: $3.20 / $100 × 100 = 3.20%
- Monthly Net Revenue: $96.80 × 50 = $4,840.00
- Annual Net Revenue: $4,840 × 12 = $58,080.00 (on $60,000 gross)
- Annual Processing Fees: $3.20 × 50 × 12 = $1,920.00
Payment Processing Fees by Price Point
The fixed $0.30 per-transaction fee means effective rates decrease as sale prices increase. At $25, the effective rate is 4.10%. At $50, it drops to 3.50%. At $100, it's 3.20%. At $500, just 2.96%. This makes Kajabi especially cost-effective for creators selling premium courses and memberships.
For international transactions, processing rates may increase to 3.5% or more with higher fixed fees. Some providers offer custom rates for businesses processing over $250,000 per month, potentially dropping the percentage to 2.2% or lower.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Kajabi's transaction fees?
Kajabi charges 0% transaction fees on all sales. This is a major advantage over platforms like Teachable (which charges 5% on its basic plan) or Thinkific. Your only costs are third-party payment processing fees from Stripe or PayPal.
What payment processors work with Kajabi?
Kajabi integrates with Stripe and PayPal. Stripe charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction, while PayPal charges 2.99% + $0.49 for standard online sales. You can adjust these rates in the calculator to match your processor.
How does the fixed fee affect small sales?
The $0.30 fixed fee has a bigger proportional impact on cheaper products. On a $10 sale, total fees are $0.59 (5.9% effective), while on a $100 sale, fees are $3.20 (3.2% effective). For low-priced items, consider bundles or upsells.
Can I reduce my processing fees?
Yes. High-volume sellers (over $100,000/month) can negotiate lower rates with Stripe or PayPal. Even a 0.4% reduction saves $240/year on $60,000 in annual revenue. Contact your processor directly to discuss volume pricing.
How does Kajabi compare to other creator platforms on fees?
Kajabi's 0% transaction fee is among the best in the creator economy. Teachable charges 5% on its basic plan, Podia charges 8% on its free plan, and Gumroad charges 10%. On $60,000 in annual sales, you save $3,000-$6,000 vs. platforms with 5-10% fees.