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Considering Thinkific?
A decision this critical to your business can't be taken lightly. Find out how Thinkific compares to SamCart.
The Big Problem With Most "Course Delivery" Platforms
While having all of your marketing needs inside one platform sounds simple, there’s one huge downside…it’s almost impossible for one piece of software to do everything well.
And when it comes to building your course business, you deserve every advantage.
Thinkific has a simple user interface, is easy to create courses without coding, and allows you to directly upload videos…but when it comes to helping you sell your courses, they fall a little short.
- You can’t sell anything other than digital products
- You have trouble upselling customers
- You have to force your customers through a multi-step checkout process
- You can’t split users by paid and unpaid
- You can’t use monthly payment options on the lower tier plans
- You don’t know which pages are converting
- You can’t easily use other email marketing platforms like Infusionsoft, ConvertKit, etc.
…and on top of all that, it’s one of the most expensive pieces of software you pay for.
But here’s the good news, SamCart solves all of those problems for you, at an affordable price…and lets you keep using Thinkific to deliver your courses if you want to.
At SamCart, we focus on just one thing: building features that help you get more customers.
SamCart makes it easier to be an entrepreneur. It’s technology that levels that playing field so anyone can access tools they need to get started–without a lot of upfront investment or experience.
SamCart makes it easier to be an entrepreneur. It’s technology that levels that playing field so anyone can access tools they need to get started–without a lot of upfront investment or experience.Here’s Everything SamCart Lets You Do, That Thinkific Doesn’t.
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| Building Product Pages | Building Product Pages | Building Product Pages |
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Create Unlimited Pages
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Pre-Designed Templates
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Drag & Drop Page Builder
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Save Designs As Templates
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Your Own Branding on Pages
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Edit Mobile View
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Easily Test Purchasing
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Custom Checkout Fields
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Custom Thank You Pages
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Custom Domains
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| Products You Can Sell | Products You Can Sell | Products You Can Sell |
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Digital Products
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Physical Products
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Services
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| Billing Your Customers | Billing Your Customers | Billing Your Customers |
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1-Time Payments
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Recurring Subscriptions
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Limited Payment Plans
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Provide Multiple Payment Options
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Free & Paid Trials
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Subscriptions (sold via PayPal)
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Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly Billing
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Pay What You Want (PWYW)
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| Boosting Conversions | Boosting Conversions | Boosting Conversions |
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1 Step Checkout Process
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Abandoned Cart Recovery
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Coupons + Discounts
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A/B Testing
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| Maximizing Average Order Value | Maximizing Average Order Value | Maximizing Average Order Value |
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Post-Purchase 1-Click Upsells
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Multiple Upsells
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Post-Purchase 1-Click Downsells
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Upsell Page Editor
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Payment Options on Upsell Pages
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PayPal with 1-Click Upsells
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Pre-Purchase Order Bumps
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| Managing Your Business | Managing Your Business | Managing Your Business |
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Sales Reporting
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Page Conversion Report
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Sales Channel Report
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Failed Charges Report
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Sales + UTM tracking
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Google Analytics
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Google eCommerce Sync
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Smart Pixel Tracking
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Subscription Management
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Failed Subscription Recovery
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Sales + VAT Tax Support
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Sell Unlimited Products
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| Collecting Payments | Collecting Payments | Collecting Payments |
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Stripe
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Paypal
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Apple & Google Pay
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Authorize.net
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Braintree
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| Integrations | Integrations | Integrations |
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MailChimp + ConvertKit
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Aweber, ActiveCampaign, Drip, GetResponse, iContact, Constant Contact
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Infusionsoft, HubSpot, Ontraport, Maropost, Klaviyo
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Zapier
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| Support | Support | Support |
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Email Support
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Chat Support
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Industry Leading 99.9% Uptime
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Knowledge Base
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Switching to SamCart was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The order bump, upsell, and split testing features have allowed us to methodically increase our average order value to double what it was before.
Ready To Double Your Course Sales?
Try SamCart today for free, and see for yourself why thousands of people like you have made the switch.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Doesn't this mean I have to pay for another tool?
Technically, yes. But the average Thinkific user that makes the switch increases their sales conversion by 22%. If your business generates $1,000,000 per year, that’s a $220,000 increase in sales. So SamCart really ends up paying for itself, and then some.
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How do my customers get their course after they buy?
SamCart is one of the very few tools that have a direct integration with Thinkific. As soon as someone buys your course, they immediately get access to it inside Thinkific. All it takes is a few clicks to setup.
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Does SamCart take a percentage of my sales like other cart software providers?
No, we don’t take any percentage of your sales.
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Does SamCart allow me to use my own email service?
Yes, we have direct integrations with many of the top email services. That means you don’t have to use a third-party tool like Zapier to effectively run your business. We will automatically send your customers to your email list, as well as your Thinkific course.
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Can I only sell my Thinkific courses?
No! SamCart allows you to sell all kinds of products including physical products, free + shipping offers, and we even automatically deliver digital files.
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Are SamCart pages mobile responsive?
Yes, all SamCart pages are mobile responsive. In fact, you can edit the mobile version of your pages to ensure they look just how you want them.
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Can you add Facebook and Google pixels to a SamCart Page?
Yes, you can add any pixel you want to any page on SamCart. You can even fire conversion pixels with platforms like Facebook, so you get accurate sales data.
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Do I need to set up a course in Thinkific if I just want to sell an ebook?
No, we will take care of everything for you if you’re selling an ebook. We will safely deliver your ebook to your customers through our digital file upload feature.
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Does SamCart have order bumps?
Yes, SamCart provides you with the ability to add Order Bumps to your product pages. Not only that, but you can now take advantage of our newest feature by adding multiple order bumps to your product page.
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Can I have more than one upsell on SamCart?
Yes, SamCarts 1-Click Upsells feature allow you to add as many as 4 upsells and 4 downsells for your offers so that you can easily and effectively increase cart value.
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Am I able to split test my pages?
Yes, Samcart allows you to increase your conversion rates by running live split tests right on your pages. You’ll have the ability to create a variation of your checkout page to see what converts best! You can create one variant or multiple, and the checkout page will automatically rotate the control and variation pages your customers view.
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Can I integrate with other systems instead of Thinkific?
Of course! SamCart allows you to integrate with many other systems including Kajabi, Membermouse, Memberpress, Digital Access Pass and much more.
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Does SamCart allow me to control the SEO of my page?
Yes, SamCart allows you to customize your Page Title, Description, and Featured Image to ensure your links are always on-brand when shared on social media, in marketing ads, or even over text messages! In addition, you’ll also be able to enable search engine crawling for your product page if you want it to show up in search engine results.
