ClickFunnels vs PayKickstart

ClickFunnels is a website and funnel builder for businesses selling products and services online. Its funnel tools include a drag-and-drop editor, Smart Checkout and A/B testing. A store, CRM, email marketing, courses, community groups, automations, appointments, analytics and affiliate management are also included. Businesses can use membership areas and drip content for courses, and connect services such as ActiveCampaign, HubSpot, Mailchimp and Zapier. ClickFunnels says its Zapier connection reaches 7,000+ apps and is included in every plan. The Stats app for Android and iOS monitors funnel subscriptions, sales and page visits. The platform is listed for web, Android, iOS and API access; Webhooks/Full API Access is included in Scale, Optimize and Dominate. Plans start at $81 a month, billed annually, and there is a 14-day trial but no free plan. ClickFunnels states that data is encrypted at rest and in transit, and that its SaaS platform is PCI DSS Level 1 compliant.

PayKickstart combines checkout, subscription billing and affiliate management for businesses selling digital or physical products. Checkout can use customizable templates, embedded widgets, pop-up modals or custom API flows, with checkout and email translation in 25 languages. The platform says it accepts payments in 135+ currencies through online and offline methods. Subscription tools cover pricing models, trial management, billing adjustments, a self-service billing portal and lifecycle automation; revenue recovery features include dunning, reminders and cancellation-retention flows. Affiliate tools track sales and leads, including first- and second-tier referrals, and support commission payouts, promotional materials and W9/W8 collection. The integrations page lists over 60 native apps, plus Zapier and Integrately connections to over 3,000 business applications. PayKickstart lists web, API, iOS and Android access; its mobile app supports payment acceptance, transaction and subscription management, campaign metrics and affiliate management. Starter is $99 a month, Growth is $199 a month and Scale is $299 a month. A 14-day trial is offered; there is no free plan.