Courses with built-in discussions on Ruzuku see 65% completion rates compared to 43% without. See the data
Why Creators Leave
We read 124 public reviews from course creators across 8 platforms. Three themes come up again and again.
Pricing That Keeps Climbing
They raise the price. You absorb the hit.
“I migrated my existing courses to Teachable in 2020 on an annual plan of $348, which included unlimited courses. By 2025, I was paying $1,668 annually — limited to 25 courses.”
“My plan when I started was around $149, now they want $249+VAT per month. They introduced 'Kajabi payments' — basically Stripe but you're forced into it, and if you leave Kajabi, you lose all your subscription customers.”
Support That Disappeared
You pay hundreds a month. You get a chatbot.
“Lies about its customer support, providing virtually none — except canned replies by bots. Call their telephone number and you'll hear them tell you not to leave a message because they won't respond.”
“The worst customer service I have ever encountered on similar websites. It just can't have any humans to reply to you. It's all AI agents giving you a template reply now.”
Content You Can't Take With You
Your work shouldn't be held hostage.
“System randomly DELETED my checkout pages — hours of detailed work gone. No proper backups or warnings before deleting customer content. I spent 4 hours restoring everything myself.”
“Thinkific claimed they had no backup of the course. Devastating. Many lessons learnt by me… but no support from Thinkific.”
Real Educators Who Made the Switch
These course creators moved from other platforms to Ruzuku — and their courses are thriving.
Richard Chandler, MA, LPC
Relationships & anger management courses
Simpler course management and zero transaction fees on his therapy courses.
Jodi Hardesty, LPC
Dating Wisdom Accelerator
Wanted a platform that works the way therapists think — not a marketing funnel builder.
Tim Shetter, M.S.
Marriage counseling programs
Needed a dedicated course platform with built-in student support — not a coaching tool with courses bolted on.
See more success stories on our customer examples page — including educators who've been on Ruzuku for 7+ years.
Why Educators Switch to Ruzuku
The most common reasons course creators leave other platforms for Ruzuku.
Zero Transaction Fees
No percentage taken from your sales — on any plan. If you're paying 5-10% on another platform, the savings add up quickly.
Student Tech Support Included
When your students have login or access issues, our team helps them directly. You focus on teaching, not troubleshooting.
Native Zoom Integration
Schedule and run live sessions directly within your courses. No workarounds, no third-party plugins needed.
Unlimited Courses & Students
No product caps or contact limits on any paid plan. Grow without forced upgrades.
See how these add up in our detailed platform comparisons.
The Honest Comparison
Key differences, side by side.
| Ruzuku | Teachable | Kajabi | Thinkific | Circle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transaction fees | Zero on all plans | 7.5% on Starter | Forced into Kajabi Payments | 0% on paid plans | 0.5–2% on all plans |
| Course limits | Unlimited on all plans | 5 on Basic, 25 on Pro | Plan-gated | Limited on lower tiers | N/A (community-focused) |
| Human support | Real humans, always | AI bots replacing team | BBB “F” rating | Slow, often unresponsive | Support links go to sales |
| Price stability | Consistent since 2010 | Raised 160%+ (2022–2025) | Added VAT, cut features | Plans shift frequently | $89 → $129 overnight |
| Data portability | Export everything, anytime | No payment history export | Stripe subs locked to Kajabi | Limited exports | Email list paywalled |
In Their Own Words
"This is an incredibly helpful and thorough response — we have really appreciated all your direction and support since we switched platforms to Ruzuku."
Sam Rosenberg
Switched platforms to Ruzuku
"I left a cheaper platform because there was no human-to-human support."
Lauren
Prioritized support quality
"We have worked with previous online learning management platforms with very challenging experiences, and working with Ruzuku is such a breeze."
Mercedes Maurice
Outright Vermont — switched from another LMS
What Real Switchers Ask
These are the questions educators ask us most when considering a platform switch — drawn from real support conversations.
Can I keep my student subscriptions running when I switch?
Yes, but plan for overlap. Keep billing active on your old platform while setting up new students on Ruzuku. Student subscriptions are the trickiest part of any migration — we've helped educators through multi-week transitions to get this right.
Do I have to rebuild everything from scratch?
Course content (videos, documents, text) can be downloaded and re-uploaded. Course structure needs manual setup — but Ruzuku's builder is designed for speed. Email lists typically export as CSV. Automations and funnels built inside platforms like Kajabi don't transfer and need to be recreated.
What if my students are used to the other platform?
Students consistently tell us Ruzuku is easier to navigate. The learning interface is clean and focused — no marketing sidebars or cluttered dashboards. One educator told us Ruzuku is "the prettiest and the easiest to navigate" for learners. Most students adapt immediately.
Can I run both platforms at the same time?
Yes, and we recommend it. Educators tell us "platform-hopping is a huge time suck" — so don't rush. Keep your old platform active while you build on Ruzuku, then redirect new students when you're confident. Wind down the old platform at your own pace.
How to Migrate in 4 Steps
Most courses migrate in 1-3 days. Here's the process.
Export Your Content
Download your course videos, files, and text from your current platform. Most platforms offer content export tools.
Set Up in Ruzuku
Create your course structure in Ruzuku — steps, activities, and content. Our interface is designed for fast setup.
Connect Payments
Link your Stripe or PayPal account. Keep your existing payment processor — no need to change how you get paid.
Invite Your Students
Send your existing students their new access links. They create free accounts and pick up where they left off.
Need help with your migration? Book a free Course Clarity Call and we'll walk through it together.
Platform Cancellation Guides
Before you cancel your current platform, make sure you know what to export, what to watch out for, and how to protect yourself during the process.
Should You Switch or Stay?
Consider switching if:
- • You're paying for features you don't use (funnels, email automation)
- • Transaction fees are eating into your revenue
- • You've hit product or student caps that force upgrades
- • Support quality has declined and you can't get help when you need it
- • Your platform's prices have increased significantly
Consider staying if:
- • You actively use most of the features you're paying for
- • You have complex automations that would take weeks to rebuild
- • Your students are happy with the current experience
- • The platform cost is a small percentage of your revenue
- • Migration timing would disrupt an active launch or program
Migration Difficulty by Platform
| Platform | Difficulty | Main Challenge | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teachable | Medium | No payment history CSV, individual video downloads | 2-4 weeks |
| Kajabi | Hard | Payments lock-in, rebuilding automations/funnels | 2-6 weeks |
| Thinkific | Medium | Must delete content to cancel, fund holds possible | 2-4 weeks |
| Skool | Easy | Community migration (no course export needed) | 1-2 weeks |
| Circle | Medium | Community member migration, sunk-cost trap | 2-4 weeks |
| LearnDash | Medium | WordPress customizations don't transfer | 2-4 weeks |
Migration Questions
Can I migrate my existing courses to Ruzuku?
Yes. You can bring your course content (videos, documents, text) and rebuild the structure in Ruzuku. Our support team can guide you through the process. Most courses migrate in 1-3 days depending on complexity.
Will my students lose access during the switch?
No. You can run both platforms simultaneously during the transition. Keep your old platform active while you set up on Ruzuku, then redirect students when everything is ready.
How long does migration typically take?
Most creators complete migration in 1-3 days for a single course. Larger libraries with multiple courses may take a week. The actual setup is straightforward — the time depends mostly on how much content you have.
Do you offer migration assistance?
Yes. Our support team helps with migration questions, course structure decisions, and technical setup. We want the transition to be smooth. Book a Course Clarity Call if you'd like personalized guidance.
What if I have students on payment plans?
You can honor existing payment plans on your old platform while enrolling new students on Ruzuku. Ruzuku supports payment plans on Core and Pro plans, so you can offer the same flexibility going forward.
What happens to my automations and email sequences?
Email lists typically export as CSV and can be imported into your email provider. Automations and funnels built inside platforms like Kajabi or Teachable need to be recreated — they don't transfer between platforms. Ruzuku integrates with your existing email tools (Mailchimp, ConvertKit, etc.) so your email workflow stays independent of your course platform.
Ready to Make the Switch?
Start free, explore the platform, and migrate at your own pace. Our team is here to help with every step of the transition.
No credit card required · 0% transaction fees · Free migration guidance