If you sell digital products or online courses, you’ve probably heard of ThriveCart. It’s one of the top checkout tools for entrepreneurs who want more control, better conversions, and simple automations. But ThriveCart doesn’t host your course content. So how do you actually connect it to platforms like Kajabi, Teachable, or Skool?
In this step-by-step guide, I’ll break it all down. No jargon. No fluff. Just a clear, actionable walkthrough that shows you exactly how to link ThriveCart to your favorite course platform using Zapier. Let’s dive in.
What is ThriveCart?
ThriveCart is a checkout platform that helps you sell digital products with high-converting checkout pages, bump offers, one-click upsells, and affiliate tracking. Think of it as your front-end sales engine. It doesn’t host your content it handles the money and passes your customer info to wherever your product lives.
This setup is perfect if you want:
- Custom checkout flows
- Control over upsells and downsells
- Automatic enrollment in courses or memberships
- The ability to test different platforms without redoing everything
Starting from $495 (lifetime account)
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Key Features
High-converting checkout pages for selling products and services
One-time payment with lifetime access (no monthly fees)
Built-in tools for upsells, order bumps, and subscriptions
Why We Recommend It
ThriveCart makes selling online simple and profitable. It helps you create optimized checkout pages, boost sales with upsells, and manage payments without paying monthly fees. Perfect for digital products, memberships, and E-Commerce.
Pros & Cons
- No monthly subscription—one-time payment.
- Easy-to-use checkout and sales funnels
- Supports upsells, subscriptions, and affiliate management
- Limited design customization
- Higher upfront cost compared to subscription-based platforms
That’s why pairing ThriveCart with Kajabi, Teachable, or Skool is so popular.
Why Use Zapier for Integration?
Zapier is the bridge that connects ThriveCart with your course platform. You don’t need to code anything. It works like this: when someone buys your product in ThriveCart, Zapier sends their details to Kajabi, Teachable, or Skool so they can access the content instantly. Now, let’s walk through each setup step-by-step.
How to Connect ThriveCart to Kajabi
Step 1: Set up your product in ThriveCart
Create your digital product, price it, and get your checkout page ready.
Step 2: Create an “Offer” in Kajabi
This is what your students will get access to. Inside Kajabi, go to “Products” → “Offers” → create a new offer tied to your course.
Step 3: Open Zapier and create a new Zap
- Trigger: Choose ThriveCart and select “Product Purchase.”
- Action: Choose Kajabi → “Grant Access to an Offer.”
- Connect your Kajabi account and choose the exact offer from the dropdown.
Step 4: Map the customer data
Make sure Zapier sends over the buyer’s name, email, and any tags or notes you want.
Step 5: Test your Zap and turn it on.
Done. Now every time someone buys, they’re automatically enrolled in your Kajabi course.
How to Connect ThriveCart to Teachable
Step 1: Set up your course in Teachable
Create your course and publish it so it’s ready for new students.
Step 2: Go to Zapier and make a new Zap
- Trigger: Choose ThriveCart → “Product Purchase.”
- Action: Choose Teachable → “Enroll User in Course.”
Step 3: Link your Teachable account
Zapier will ask you to log into your Teachable account and verify it.
Step 4: Match up the data
Map the ThriveCart customer’s name and email to the correct fields in Teachable.
Step 5: Turn on the Zap
That’s it. Now your checkout and course are fully connected.
How to Connect ThriveCart to Skool
Step 1: Set up your Skool community and course
Make sure your Skool group is ready and that you know what content to unlock or what members to invite.
Step 2: Create your ThriveCart product
Customize your checkout and add any upsells or bump offers.
Step 3: Go to Zapier and build your integration
- Trigger: ThriveCart → “Product Purchase.”
- Action: Skool → “Invite Member” or “Unlock Course.”
Step 4: Match the fields
Just like before, link the email and name fields so the customer gets the right access.
Step 5: Activate your automation
Now your Skool group can run on autopilot after each sale.
Pros of Using ThriveCart + Zapier
- Full control over the checkout experience
- Works with multiple platforms (change platforms without redoing your funnel)
- Simple one-time setup
- Adds automation without monthly fees (especially if you use ThriveCart’s lifetime plan)
Cons to Consider
- Zapier adds an extra tool to your stack
- You may need a paid Zapier plan for higher volume
- ThriveCart doesn’t host course content, so you’ll always need to use a second platform
Kajabi vs Teachable vs Skool – Which One Should You Choose?
Kajabi is great if you want everything in one place emails, funnels, landing pages, and your course. It’s best for more advanced users who want to scale their business.
Teachable is simple and clean. If you just want to host a course and already use a separate tool for emails or pages, Teachable is perfect.
Skool is amazing if your course is community-based. If you host group calls, run cohorts, or want a forum-style learning experience, this is the one.
Final Thoughts
If you’re serious about selling digital products or courses, pairing ThriveCart with a course platform is a no-brainer. You get the conversion power of ThriveCart and the delivery tools of Kajabi, Teachable, or Skool all connected by Zapier in a few minutes. It’s simple, scalable, and gives you full control over your funnel. Start with the course platform that fits your style, set up your ThriveCart product, and automate the rest with Zapier. You’ll save time, look more professional, and boost your sales with a system that runs itself.