What Is Kartra?
Kartra is an all-in-one marketing platform created by Genesis Digital (the same company behind WebinarJam and EverWebinar). It includes funnels, email marketing, membership sites, helpdesk, calendars, and basic webinar/video hosting.
Interestingly, despite being made by the same company as WebinarJam, Kartra's built-in webinar features are surprisingly limited — almost as if Genesis Digital wants you to buy WebinarJam separately.
Kartra Webinar Features Breakdown
What Kartra Does Well
- All-in-one marketing — Funnels, email, memberships, helpdesk in one platform
- Video hosting — Built-in video hosting with basic player
- Sales sequences — Automated email sequences with behavioral triggers
- Checkout pages — Native payment processing
- Membership sites — Good course/membership delivery
What Kartra Webinar Features Lack
- ❌ No true live streaming — Uses video hosting, not real-time streaming
- ❌ No simulated-live technology
- ❌ No just-in-time scheduling
- ❌ No AI tools — No AI Sales Agent or content creator
- ❌ No live chat during webinars
- ❌ No webinar-specific analytics
- ❌ No SMS automation
- ❌ No white-label webinar experience
- ❌ No lifetime deal — $119-$549/month recurring
Kartra Pricing
| Plan | Leads | Monthly | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 2,500 | $119/mo | $1,428/yr |
| Growth | 12,500 | $229/mo | $2,748/yr |
| Professional | 25,000 | $549/mo | $6,588/yr |
Kartra is expensive for marketers who primarily need webinar capabilities. WebinarKit's lifetime deal costs less than two months of Kartra's Starter plan — and gives you professional webinar tools forever.
Kartra vs WebinarKit: Webinar Comparison
| Feature | Kartra | WebinarKit |
|---|---|---|
| Live Webinars | ⚠️ Video hosting only | ✅ True live streaming |
| Automated Webinars | ⚠️ Basic video playback | ✅ Simulated-live |
| AI Sales Agent | ❌ | ✅ |
| Just-in-Time | ❌ | ✅ |
| Live Chat | ❌ | ✅ |
| Email Marketing | ✅ Full suite | ✅ Built-in |
| Funnel Builder | ✅ Full suite | ✅ Webinar-focused |
| White Label | ❌ | ✅ |
| Lifetime Deal | ❌ | ✅ |
| Pricing | $119-$549/mo | $79/mo or LTD |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kartra good for webinars?
Kartra has basic video hosting that can be used for webinar-style content, but it's not a true webinar platform. No live streaming, no automated webinar technology, no AI engagement. For serious webinar marketing, you need a dedicated platform.
Why doesn't Kartra have better webinar features?
Kartra is made by Genesis Digital, the same company behind WebinarJam and EverWebinar. They intentionally keep Kartra's webinar features basic so customers purchase their dedicated webinar products separately.
Can I use Kartra with WebinarKit?
Yes. WebinarKit integrates with Kartra via webhooks and Zapier. Use Kartra for email marketing and membership delivery, and WebinarKit for webinar presentation, automation, and AI engagement.
How much does Kartra cost?
$119-$549/month depending on the number of leads. All plans include the same basic webinar/video features.