What Software Should You Use to Host Your Online Course?
A clear, UK-focused guide to choosing the right course platform - and why HighLevel, delivered through MarketerM8, is the smartest option for British businesses
If you’re a UK business owner, coach or consultant planning to launch an online course, one of the first questions you’ll run into is:
“What’s the best software to host my online course?”
With dozens of tools (Kajabi, Teachable, Thinkific, Podia), pricing that jumps unpredictably, and platforms built primarily for the US market, it’s no surprise that choosing the right software feels overwhelming.
After working with UK businesses across coaching, consulting, fitness, trades, property and marketing, my answer is consistent:
👉 HighLevel – delivered through MarketerM8, the HighLevel experts in the UK.
In this blog, I’ll explain why HighLevel beats Kajabi for UK creators, how much you really save, and how MarketerM8 helps British businesses launch courses faster, cleaner and at far lower cost.
Why most course platforms aren’t built with UK businesses in mind
Kajabi is a polished tool, but it’s built around US pricing, US tax tools, and US-centric integrations. UK clients often tell me they struggle with:
VAT handling
GBP pricing
UK payment gateways
Local compliance
Lack of UK-based support
And the biggest issue:
To unlock the full version of Kajabi (automations, funnels, communities, advanced email tools), you have to upgrade to the Kajabi Pro Plan: $399/month.
That’s over £315 every month for a single piece of your tech stack.
For many British SMEs, that simply isn’t sustainable.
HighLevel solves this problem.
Why HighLevel is the best course-hosting platform for UK businesses
HighLevel offers a full course builder that matches Kajabi’s core features:
Multi-module online courses
Drip-fed lessons
Member-only areas
Video hosting
Attachments & downloads
Progress tracking
Communities
Subscription management
Student onboarding
Certificates
Full automation through Workflows
But unlike Kajabi, HighLevel also includes:
A full CRM
Automated follow-up
Websites & funnels
Pipelines & deal tracking
Email & SMS marketing
Booking calendars
Surveys & forms
Reputation management
Social media scheduling
Unified inbox
AI chat assistants
And with MarketerM8’s UK Agency Plan, you get all of this for:
👉 £97 per month – fixed, predictable, no upsells.
This is why so many UK businesses transition to HighLevel:
You’re not paying for a US-priced system that requires bolt-ons. HighLevel gives you one complete ecosystem.
The cost difference is huge for UK SMEs
Let’s compare the numbers:
Kajabi Pro Plan: $399 per month (≈ £315)
HighLevel via MarketerM8: £97 per month
You save around £218 every month, which adds up to £2,600+ per year.
For a UK business, that’s budget that can be redirected into:
Google Ads
Meta ads
VA support
Better course production
Paid communities
Or pure profit
This is one of the reasons UK creators switch – they get the same (or better) functionality without the heavy US pricing model.
MarketerM8: the HighLevel experts for UK businesses
HighLevel is already a powerful platform – but with MarketerM8, UK customers get far more than software access.
We specialise in helping UK businesses:
Build courses professionally in HighLevel
Navigate platforms like Kajabi, Teachable & Thinkific
Replace expensive US-based tools
Set up automations that work for British audiences
Handle GBP payments, UK invoices, VAT and local compliance
Build funnels, pipelines, landing pages and CRM systems
Train teams to use HighLevel effectively
We don’t provide software.
We provide expert implementation, setup and UK-specific support.
When you subscribe to HighLevel through us, you get access to:
UK-based support
UK-aligned guidance
A fully guided setup
HighLevel-specific expertise
Training tailored to British SMEs
No American pricing surprises.
No copy-and-paste advice that doesn’t apply to the UK market.
Migrating from Kajabi? It's easy.
One of the biggest fears UK creators have is:
“If I move from Kajabi, will I lose everything?”
Not with us.
MarketerM8 includes a Kajabi Course Importer that transfers:
Modules
Lessons
Videos
Downloads
Course structure
Student access levels
This means your course is recreated quickly and accurately inside HighLevel – usually within hours.
Moving from Kajabi has never been easier for UK businesses.
Who HighLevel is perfect for in the UK
Based on the clients we work with, HighLevel is ideal for:
Coaches offering online programmes
Consultants building signature courses
Fitness pros offering online training
Trades & property trainers delivering digital learning
Agencies building courses for clients
Educators looking for a simpler platform
SMEs wanting one integrated, UK-ready system
If you want your course, emails, CRM, bookings, automation and website under one roof, HighLevel is the right choice.
Your next steps: three clear options
Now that you know the best platform for your online course as a UK business, you have three practical choices:
1. Book a discovery call with MarketerM8 – the UK HighLevel experts
This is the simplest path if you want expert guidance, setup support, course migration and a clean, fast implementation.
👉 https://www.marketerm8.com/book-a-call
We’ll show you how HighLevel fits your business and handle the heavy lifting.
2. Go directly to HighLevel and learn it yourself
You can buy HighLevel’s £97/month Starter Plan directly and start learning the entire platform solo. It’s powerful, but expect a steep learning curve and a few weeks of trial and error.
Most UK users who try this eventually come to us for support.
👉 https://www.gohighlevel.com/?fp_ref=ghl700311
3. Do nothing and stay with your disconnected tools
You can continue paying for multiple platforms that don’t talk to each other and make your life harder, not easier. Most UK creators outgrow this patchwork setup – but some stay stuck with it for years.
Final thoughts
Your online course platform shouldn’t slow you down – and it shouldn’t drain your budget.
HighLevel, delivered through MarketerM8 – the UK’s HighLevel experts, gives you the tools, support and integration you need to build and scale a course sustainably.
If you’re ready to simplify your tech stack and grow with a UK-ready system, I’m here when you’re ready.
