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A journal. Lessons, comparisons, and notes from the Hopper team.

From $58/mo: SamCart alternatives for coaches who want one platform

From $58/mo: SamCart alternatives for coaches who want one platform

September 29, 2026

6 LearnWorlds Alternatives: Migrate, Creators vs Corporate, and Hopper

6 LearnWorlds Alternatives: Migrate, Creators vs Corporate, and Hopper

September 28, 2026

Stop Transaction Fees: Mighty Networks Alternatives for Coaches

Stop Transaction Fees: Mighty Networks Alternatives for Coaches

September 27, 2026

From $58/mo, Hopper Tops the Field: Kajabi Alternatives for Coaches

From $58/mo, Hopper Tops the Field: Kajabi Alternatives for Coaches

September 26, 2026

Save $6,000 a Year: Teachable Alternatives for Course Creators

Save $6,000 a Year: Teachable Alternatives for Course Creators

September 25, 2026

Payhip Alternatives Built for Coaches: Community, Native Apps

Payhip Alternatives Built for Coaches: Community, Native Apps

September 24, 2026

From $58/mo: Lemon Squeezy Alternatives for SaaS Teams and Coaches

From $58/mo: Lemon Squeezy Alternatives for SaaS Teams and Coaches

September 23, 2026

Coaches: Circle.so Alternatives That Stop Revenue Share and Save $3,600

Coaches: Circle.so Alternatives That Stop Revenue Share and Save $3,600

September 22, 2026

Category First: Thinkific Alternatives for Course Creators from $58/mo

Category First: Thinkific Alternatives for Course Creators from $58/mo

September 21, 2026

Validate First: Launch an Online Coaching Business in 9 Steps

Validate First: Launch an Online Coaching Business in 9 Steps

September 20, 2026

Migrate Without Rebuilding: Best Platform for Life Coaches

Migrate Without Rebuilding: Best Platform for Life Coaches

September 19, 2026

Creators: Presell 5–10 Seats to Sell Online Courses Before You Build

Creators: Presell 5–10 Seats to Sell Online Courses Before You Build

September 18, 2026

Charge Premium: Revenue Math and 2026 Benchmarks for Coaching Programs

Charge Premium: Revenue Math and 2026 Benchmarks for Coaching Programs

September 17, 2026

Coaches: Best All in One Coaching Platform With No Per Client Fees

Coaches: Best All in One Coaching Platform With No Per Client Fees

September 16, 2026

20 seat founding cohort: Launch a Paid Online Community for Coaches

20 seat founding cohort: Launch a Paid Online Community for Coaches

September 15, 2026

Start with a Dozen: Build a Resource Library for Coaches & Creators

Start with a Dozen: Build a Resource Library for Coaches & Creators

September 14, 2026

Coaches: Redesign First to Move Your Course Online and Retain Students

Coaches: Redesign First to Move Your Course Online and Retain Students

September 13, 2026

Own Your Course Content Library: Free Migration Support for Creators

Own Your Course Content Library: Free Migration Support for Creators

September 12, 2026

Engineers: Run 50–500 Parity Tests for Stripe Subscription Migrations

Engineers: Run 50–500 Parity Tests for Stripe Subscription Migrations

September 11, 2026

Start Small: Points, Progress Bar, One Badge for Course Creators

Start Small: Points, Progress Bar, One Badge for Course Creators

September 10, 2026

Sell Coaching Memberships That Retain Members and Save $6,000

Sell Coaching Memberships That Retain Members and Save $6,000

September 9, 2026

Write the Capstone First: Learning Path Design for L&D Teams

Write the Capstone First: Learning Path Design for L&D Teams

September 8, 2026

Small Teams: Recover 60–80% of Failed Payments and Cut Membership Churn

Small Teams: Recover 60–80% of Failed Payments and Cut Membership Churn

September 7, 2026

Run a Four Week Pilot for Community Gamification in Paid Hubs

Run a Four Week Pilot for Community Gamification in Paid Hubs

September 6, 2026

Coaches: Reduce Software Costs and Save $6,000 by Consolidating

Coaches: Reduce Software Costs and Save $6,000 by Consolidating

September 5, 2026

Boost Course Revenue 10–30% With Checkout Order Bumps

Boost Course Revenue 10–30% With Checkout Order Bumps

September 4, 2026

Membership Tier Ideas: 12 Ready 3 Tier Names for Founders & CMs

Membership Tier Ideas: 12 Ready 3 Tier Names for Founders & CMs

September 3, 2026

12 Research Backed Gamification Ideas for Course Creators

12 Research Backed Gamification Ideas for Course Creators

September 2, 2026

Five Phase Student Onboarding Template for Colleges to Cut Attrition

Five Phase Student Onboarding Template for Colleges to Cut Attrition

September 1, 2026

Capture 2–4% More Margin: Loyalty Pricing for Educators

Capture 2–4% More Margin: Loyalty Pricing for Educators

August 31, 2026

7 Step Evidence Based Playbook for Educators: Asynchronous Teaching

7 Step Evidence Based Playbook for Educators: Asynchronous Teaching

August 30, 2026

30 Day Microlearning Pilot for Coaches: Build Five 1–3 Minute Modules

30 Day Microlearning Pilot for Coaches: Build Five 1–3 Minute Modules

August 29, 2026

How to Migrate From Kajabi Without Losing Members or Rankings

How to Migrate From Kajabi Without Losing Members or Rankings

August 28, 2026

The Mobile Community App That Fits How Coaches Actually Work

The Mobile Community App That Fits How Coaches Actually Work

August 27, 2026

How to Sell Coaching Packages Without Losing Clients to Hesitation

How to Sell Coaching Packages Without Losing Clients to Hesitation

August 26, 2026

The Fastest Way to Build and Sell Digital Product Bundles

The Fastest Way to Build and Sell Digital Product Bundles

August 25, 2026

What Is an All-in-One Course Platform, and Do You Need One?

What Is an All-in-One Course Platform, and Do You Need One?

August 24, 2026

How to Sell Digital Products Without Building a Tech Stack

How to Sell Digital Products Without Building a Tech Stack

August 24, 2026

What Kajabi Really Costs in 2026 (And Who It's Worth It For)

What Kajabi Really Costs in 2026 (And Who It's Worth It For)

August 22, 2026

Stripe vs PayPal Fees: What Actually Costs You More in 2026

Stripe vs PayPal Fees: What Actually Costs You More in 2026

August 21, 2026

The Community Engagement Ideas That Actually Retain Paying Members

The Community Engagement Ideas That Actually Retain Paying Members

August 20, 2026

What Should You Charge for an Online Course in 2026?

What Should You Charge for an Online Course in 2026?

August 19, 2026

What Does Circle Cost? A 2026 Price Breakdown

What Does Circle Cost? A 2026 Price Breakdown

August 18, 2026

Sell Templates Online: A Creator's Side-Hustle Playbook

Sell Templates Online: A Creator's Side-Hustle Playbook

August 17, 2026

Finding a Kajabi Alternative: Pricing, Fees, and Member Experience

August 16, 2026

The Best Private Community App for Educators and Coaches in 2026

The Best Private Community App for Educators and Coaches in 2026

August 15, 2026

Video Hosting for Courses: The Best Path for Creators

Video Hosting for Courses: The Best Path for Creators

August 15, 2026

7 Shocking Things Kajabi, Skool and Circle Don't Want You Comparing

May 15, 2026