Funnel and sales platforms for course creators

Checkout, upsells and launch pages decide how much each launch earns.

6 that fit course creators

We only list tools here that a course creator would actually reach for. For the full field, including every tool in the category, see all funnel and sales platforms.

Funnels, email, courses and checkout, with a free plan.

systeme.io is an all-in-one platform for sales funnels, email marketing, online courses, memberships and checkout, with a free plan to start.

For course creators: Creators launching a first funnel and course on a small budget.

  • Free plan covers a real setup
  • Everything in one place
  • Simple to learn
  • Design less flexible than dedicated tools
  • One vendor for many jobs
Best for
Creators launching a first funnel and course on a small budget.
Free plan
Yes
How it charges
Free plan, then monthly plans

2.HighLevel

CRM, funnels and automation for agencies.

HighLevel bundles a CRM, funnels, email and SMS, booking and automations, mainly for agencies and service businesses.

For course creators: Creators running a coaching or agency business.

  • Very broad feature set
  • Strong automations
  • White-label options
  • Complex and busy interface
  • More than most solo creators need
Best for
Creators running a coaching or agency business.
Free plan
No
How it charges
Monthly plans (free trial)

3.ClickFunnels

The original sales funnel builder.

ClickFunnels builds sales funnels, landing pages, checkouts and memberships around a step-by-step selling process.

For course creators: Course and info-product launches built on funnels.

  • Funnel templates proven for info products
  • Checkout and upsells built in
  • Large community and training
  • Expensive compared with newer tools
  • Opinionated way of selling
Best for
Course and info-product launches built on funnels.
Free plan
No
How it charges
Monthly or yearly plans (free trial)

4.ThriveCart

High-converting checkout pages, paid once.

ThriveCart creates checkout pages with bumps, upsells, subscriptions and affiliate management, sold as a one-time purchase.

For course creators: Creators who want a strong checkout without monthly fees.

  • One-time price
  • Upsells and order bumps
  • Built-in affiliate centre
  • Large upfront cost
  • Checkout-focused, not a full site
Best for
Creators who want a strong checkout without monthly fees.
Free plan
No
How it charges
One-time purchase

5.Kartra

All-in-one marketing platform.

Kartra combines pages, funnels, email, memberships, video hosting and checkout in one marketing platform.

For course creators: Course businesses wanting one marketing system.

  • Many tools in one subscription
  • Video hosting included
  • Built-in helpdesk and calendar
  • Learning curve
  • Priced above simpler alternatives
Best for
Course businesses wanting one marketing system.
Free plan
No
How it charges
Monthly or yearly plans (trial)

6.Sellfy

Simple store for digital products and merch.

Sellfy is an online store for digital downloads, subscriptions and print-on-demand merch, with email marketing and upsells built in.

For course creators: Creators selling downloads and merch from one store.

  • Digital products, subscriptions and merch
  • No transaction fees on paid plans
  • Quick setup
  • Limited design customisation
  • Revenue caps by plan
Best for
Creators selling downloads and merch from one store.
Free plan
Check site
How it charges
Monthly or yearly plans by revenue