Are You Overpaying for ClickFunnels?

ThriveCart vs. ClickFunnels:
Which One Is The Smarter Choice For Your Business?

Fact is, most online business owners over-spend by thousands of dollars a year on tools they’ll never need. They assume they need highly-complex funnels and multi-step sequences to sell a product. At ThriveCart, we believe in helping you to sell more and keep more of your profits. That’s why we give you everything you need to start selling online, for a one-time payment.

Lifetime ThriveCart Access = Zero Monthly Fees

ClickFunnels starts at $97. That adds up fast. We’ve done the math…

ClickFunnels

ThriveCart Standard

(One-Time Payment)

Year 1

$1,164- $3,564

$495

Year 2

$2,328- $7,128

$0

Year 3

$3,492- $10,692

$0

Within 3 years, ClickFunnels could cost your business up to $10,000+. 

You’ll never be charged monthly payments for your standard ThriveCart lifetime license.

The "All-in-One" Myth:
Why Funnels Aren’t Always The Answer

ClickFunnels promises to be an all-in-one solution for online business. But here’s the problem:

1. It assumes long funnels = more sales.

  • In reality, every extra step in a funnel is a chance to lose a sale.
  • If your offer is clear, you don’t need a funnel – you need 
a checkout that works.

2. A Jack of all trades is a master of none

  • The checkout system is basic and restrictive.
  • The affiliate system is only available on the $297/mo plan.
  • Its slow page loading speeds kill conversions.

3.  It’s their way or the highway

  • You must use their page builder, their automation, 
their templates.
  • As soon as you unsubscribe, everything shuts down.

Truth is, the highest-performing businesses remove friction and boost flexibility. They make it easy for people to buy.

ThriveCart does that WITHOUT the monthly drain on your profits.

How Do They Compare?

Features

Pricing

✅ One-time payment 
for lifetime access

❌ Starts at $97/month
(up to $972/month)

Recurring Subscription Fees

✅ No recurring fees – Buy your standard license once, own it for life

❌ Requires ongoing 
monthly/annual payments

Transaction-Based Fees

✅ No transaction fees

✅ No transaction fees

24/7 Customer Support

✅ Available 24/7, 
365 days a year

❌ Limited support hours

Full Sales
Funnel Capabilities

✅ Create complete funnels with high-converting checkouts, upsells, and downsells

✅ Yes, but with limited 
checkout capabilities

A/B Testing

✅ Built-in for 
optimizing conversions

❌ Only available 
on higher-tier plans

Checkout
Page Optimization

✅ Highly customizable 
& conversion-focused

❌ Basic & restrictive

Abandoned Cart Recovery

✅ Built-in to 
recover lost sales

❌ Requires expensive plans

Custom Integrations

✅ Zapier, API Access, Webhooks and others included

❌ Locked behind 
higher-tier plans

Custom Receipts & Thank You Pages

✅ Fully customizable

❌ Limited unless upgrading

Tiered Pricing & Flexible Offers

✅ Create multiple 
pricing options

❌ Limited without higher plans

Multiple Payment Options

✅ Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Authorize.net, Buy Now Pay Later

✅ Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay

Page Load Speed & Performance

✅ Lightning-fast load times

❌ Slower page load speeds

Standalone Checkout Pages

✅ No website or
funnel builder required

❌ Requires ClickFunnels ecosystem

No Risk of Losing Everything If You Cancel

✅ Pay once, own it for life

❌ Stop paying & lose everything

Capterra Rating

⭐ 4.7/5

⭐ 4.5/5

Trustpilot Rating

⭐ 4.3/5

⭐ 3.8/5

How Does ThriveCart Help Businesses Sell More?

It Has Everything You Need, Built-In

Full Funnel Builder

Create high-converting landing pages, checkout pages, upsells, and downsells.

1-Click Upsells & Bump Offers

Boost revenue effortlessly
with built-in profit maximizers.

Subscription & Payment Plans

Offer flexible pricing options.

Optimized Checkout System

Fully customizable, high-converting checkout pages.

Abandoned Cart Recovery

Automatically recover lost sales.

Seamless Integrations

Works with your existing email, CRM,
and payment tools.

Powerful Automations

Set triggers for sales, emails and upsells to run your business on autopilot.

Many of these features cost extra with ClickFunnels. 

ThriveCart gives you everything you need upfront.

Who Should Choose ThriveCart?

👉 Business-owners that want a robust sales funnel and checkout solution without monthly fees.

👉 Course creators, coaches, and digital product sellers that want to increase their conversion rates.

👉 Entrepreneurs that want powerful revenue-driving tools at their fingertips.

Who Should Choose ClickFunnels?

👉 Business owners that prefer complex funnels and multi-step sales sequences.

👉 People that are happy to pay $97+ per month.

👉 Marketers with an exclusive focus on lead generation.

What People Are Saying
About ThriveCart…

"Over 7 years, I've seen a lot of cart builders, but never one as integrative and feature-rich as ThriveCart. Their staff & support is top grade."
barry goss
Barry Goss
m4research.com
"I will use ThriveCart in my projects on a daily basis. I've been waiting for something like this for years, and the price is a bargain!"
matt wolfe
Matt Wolfe
"In the last few months, ThriveCart has seamlessly and simply processed over a million dollars of revenue for my business and it's been SUPER simple."
kevinnations
Kevin Nations
"I just wanted to say, Thrive Cart is the answer to 95% of my prayers. Thank you!!!"
Tom Sears
Tom Sears
"I'm getting that 'kid in a candy store' feeling. Hands-down best purchase decision I've ever made. Thrivecart is amazeballs."
michae lippersiel
Michael Ippersiel
"On my last launch I included a $19 bump offer that more than paid for Thrive Cart. Such a good feature. Such a great service and an incredible team to back it up. 🙂"
leonmel nicenko
Leon Melnicenko
"How do you do it. A one time purchase knowing I'd use it and it just keeps getting better. Seriously great product, support, and and and. All hail the team "
james hessler
James Hessler
"Hands down best investment I have made in IM since I got OP1"
GiamPaolo Floris
Giampaolo Floris
"Wow guys this saves us so much time- I LOVE THRIVECART SO MUCH!!!"
michael kilpatrick
Michael Kilpatrick
"The quality you "keep" putting into Thrive is exceptional"
alex sebastian
Alex Sebastian
"Thanks for everything you're doing to make this platform amazing. You guys are going to be the industry standard by which all other carts are compared once you launch publicly."
Jose Cernuda
Jose Cernuda
"You guys are awesome. I've never seen a company go from request to implementation this fast! Keep up with the great work."
Onder Hassan
Onder Hassan

Ready to join 60,000+ businesses with a combined $6B in online sales using ThriveCart?

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a website to use ThriveCart?

No! ThriveCart provides standalone checkout & funnel pages that you can share anywhere—on social media, in emails, or directly with customers. You don’t need a website or separate funnel builder.

What if I already use ClickFunnels?

You can still use ThriveCart! Many users keep ClickFunnels for funnel-building but replace its checkout system with ThriveCart to get better conversion rates and lower costs.

Does ThriveCart have full funnel-building capabilities?

Yes! ThriveCart isn’t just a checkout tool—it includes landing pages, upsells, downsells, and full funnel-building features.

Can I sell digital & physical products with ThriveCart?

Yes! ThriveCart supports:
✅ Digital products (courses, memberships, downloads)
✅ Physical products (eCommerce, dropshipping)
✅ Services (consulting, coaching, subscriptions)

What happens if I stop using ClickFunnels?

Everything in ClickFunnels disappears if you cancel your subscription. Your pages, funnels, and checkout system all get shut down.