We tested both platforms for 60 days — funnels built, emails sent, courses launched. Here's the honest breakdown on features, pricing, and who each platform is actually built for.
Every major feature, compared side-by-side. No spin — just what each platform actually includes at base pricing.
| Feature | ClickFunnels 2.0 ($147/mo) | Systeme.io ($27/mo) ✦ |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Plans | ||
| Starting price | $147/month | $27/month 82% less |
| Free plan | ✗ 14-day trial only | ✓ Free forever (3 funnels) |
| Annual discount | ~16% off | ~30% off |
| Funnel Building | ||
| Funnel builder | ✓ Drag and drop | ✓ Drag and drop |
| Templates included | ✓ 100+ templates | ◐ 50+ templates |
| A/B split testing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Funnel limit (base plan) | 20 funnels | Unlimited (paid plans) Winner |
| Email Marketing | ||
| Email automation | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Email contacts limit | 10K contacts (basic) | Unlimited (Unlimited plan) Winner |
| Emails sent per month | Limited by contact tier | Unlimited sends |
| Online Courses | ||
| Course hosting | ◐ Available but costs more | ✓ Included in all plans Winner |
| Student limit | Varies by plan | Unlimited |
| Video hosting | External (Vimeo/YouTube) | External (YouTube/Vimeo) |
| Affiliate Management | ||
| Built-in affiliate program | ✗ Add-on / not included | ✓ Fully included Winner |
| Affiliate marketplace | ✗ | ✓ Built-in marketplace |
| E-commerce | ||
| 1-click upsells | ✓ | ✓ |
| Order bumps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Evergreen webinars | ✓ (higher plans) | ✓ Included |
| Support & Community | ||
| Live chat support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Community size | Large (brand established longer) | Growing rapidly |
Most users compare base plan prices. But to match Systeme.io's feature set, you need ClickFunnels' higher tiers — and outside tools to fill the gaps.
Switching from ClickFunnels Pro ($297/mo) to Systeme.io Unlimited ($97/mo) saves $2,400/year — before factoring in the Kajabi, ConvertKit, or other tools Systeme.io replaces.
Start Saving Today →The honest truth — neither platform is right for everyone. Here's who each serves best.
You need email automation, course hosting, and a sales funnel — ideally without paying for 3 separate tools. Systeme.io bundles all three in its $27 plan.
If you're already built into the ClickFunnels ecosystem — training, community, integrations, certified FHL community — the migration cost may outweigh the savings.
If you're launching your first funnel or online business, Systeme.io's free plan lets you test everything — funnels, email, courses — before you spend a dollar.
Agencies managing multiple clients may prefer ClickFunnels' brand recognition when presenting to clients, and the larger template library for speed.
No credit card. No trial expiry. Start building your funnels, emails, and courses on the free plan — upgrade only when you're ready to scale.
Start Free on Systeme.io →Free forever plan available · No card needed · Paid plans from $27/mo
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