Kajabi vs. HighLevel: Finding Tech That Actually Supports Your Business
Ever feel like you’re duct-taping your tech together?
That was me on Kajabi — not because it’s a bad platform (I loved it for a season) but because my business needed something different.
I’d be building a sales page in Kajabi… then hopping into WordPress for design freedom… then adding Zapier just to move leads from Facebook ads into my CRM. Before I knew it, I had five tabs open, ten tools running, and a brain that just wanted things to talk to each other.
Sound familiar?
When “Good Enough” Stops Feeling Good Enough
For a lot of people, Kajabi is a beautiful starting point. It’s clean, simple, and gets your first offers out into the world fast. But as your business evolves, you start noticing things:
Limited flexibility in funnels and automations
Needing outside tools to do simple things (like chat widgets or advanced tagging)
Paying $200+/month and still feeling like you’re patching pieces together
That’s where I was — not outgrowing Kajabi, but realizing my business needed tech that could keep up with how I worked (and how I wanted my clients to experience working with me).
Enter HighLevel (and Nerdly)
HighLevel isn’t just another funnel builder. It’s more like an HQ for your entire customer journey:
Websites, landing pages, funnels, and memberships in one place
Automations that go beyond “tag + email” (Slack notifications, spreadsheet updates, conditional workflows)
Email and SMS marketing without extra subscriptions
Real support (I’ve used Nerdly, their white-labeled version, and love the community)
Do I miss Kajabi’s podcast feature? Occasionally. But the trade-off — more flexibility, fewer tools, actual support — has been worth it.
The Hardest Part? Making the Switch
Moving platforms is… intimidating.
Rebuilding funnels, migrating courses, learning new dashboards — it’s a lot.
That’s why I help clients choose their path forward, based on what their business actually needs:
Option 1: Switch What You’ve Built (Platform Shift Pro)
Keep your current structure, save on costs, and gain new features. I handle the migration so you’re not juggling two platforms.
👉 Learn about Platform Shift Pro
Option 2: Start Fresh (Website in a Week)
If your current setup doesn’t reflect where your business is heading, this is your clean-slate build. Strategic, semi-custom design using my HighLevel templates — ready in five days.
👉 See Website in a Week
Option 3: DIY With Support (Templates)
Want to build yourself but skip the blank-page stress? I’ve created HighLevel templates inspired by my Elementor layouts — so you can launch faster, without sacrificing style.
👉 Browse Templates
(I have more coming - 15 mapped out to be exact... but that's for another day 🤓)
Curious About Nerdly?
If you want to explore HighLevel through the white-labeled version I use, you can check out Nerdly here. It’s the same HighLevel power, but with a cozier support system and extra features baked in.
You Don’t Have to Decide Today
Switching platforms is a big move — and it should feel intentional.
Whether you’re duct-taping tools together, feeling the limits of Kajabi, or just curious about what else is out there… you don’t have to figure it all out at once.
You deserve a tech stack that supports the way you work, not the other way around.
And when you’re ready? I’m here to help — with coffee in hand, templates at the ready, and a knack for making the overwhelming stuff feel a whole lot lighter.
