Who each is built for
systeme.io's plans scale by your own contacts, funnels and courses: Free at 2,000 contacts, Startup at 5,000, Webinar at 10,000 and Unlimited without a contact cap. [1]
HighLevel's plans scale by sub-accounts, which are client workspaces: Starter includes 3, while Unlimited and the $497 plan include unlimited sub-accounts. All plans list unlimited contacts and users. The FAQ says you can white-label the desktop web app so clients see your branding. [2]
systeme.io's pricing page lists unlimited sub-accounts on every plan and says each sub-account has the same limits as your plan. Its separate white-label page says white label is included with every plan at no extra cost and lets you resell systeme.io plans under your own domain, logo and colors from a reseller dashboard. It does not describe phone, SMS or email usage rebilling the way HighLevel does. [1][4]
Published prices and usage charges
From the vendors' pricing pages and HighLevel's pricing guide, 30 October 2026. HighLevel's guide says email usage is the same on every plan; it points to a separate guide for phone and SMS rates, which we did not price. [1][2][3]
| Plan | Price | Accounts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| systeme.io Free | $0 | 2,000 contacts | Unlimited emails |
| systeme.io Startup | $17/mo | 5,000 contacts | Unlimited emails |
| systeme.io Webinar | $47/mo | 10,000 contacts | Unlimited emails |
| systeme.io Unlimited | $97/mo | Unlimited contacts | Unlimited emails |
| HighLevel Starter | $97/mo or $970/yr | 3 sub-accounts | $0.675 per 1,000 emails |
| HighLevel Unlimited | $297/mo or $2,970/yr | Unlimited sub-accounts | Same rate; rebill clients at cost |
| HighLevel Founder ($497 tier) | $497/mo or $4,970/yr | Unlimited sub-accounts | Same rate; rebill with markup |
Which costs more at each stage
Assumptions: four newsletters a month to the whole list, systeme.io on monthly billing, HighLevel Starter on annual billing, email at $0.675 per 1,000 sends, phone and SMS not used. [1][2][3]
| Stage | systeme.io, 1 year | HighLevel, 1 year | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo, 1,500 contacts (72,000 emails) | $0 on Free | $970 + $48.60 = $1,018.60 | systeme.io |
| Solo, 5,000 contacts (240,000 emails) | $204 on Startup | $970 + $162 = $1,132 | systeme.io |
| Solo, 10,000 contacts (480,000 emails) | $564 on Webinar | $970 + $324 = $1,294 | systeme.io |
| Agency, 3 client businesses | Unlimited sub-accounts on every plan, each with your plan's limits; confirm fit with systeme.io | $970 + usage, 3 sub-accounts | Ask before comparing |
| Agency, 10 client businesses | Unlimited sub-accounts on every plan; white-label resale of systeme.io plans at no extra fee | $2,970 on Unlimited, usage rebilled at cost | Depends on whether clients need HighLevel's CRM, phone and rebilling |
White-label and add-on costs
HighLevel lists optional costs that matter for agencies: a white-label mobile app at $497 a month (included on Enterprise), a branded client portal app at $49 a month per sub-account, a dedicated email IP at $59 a month per dedicated domain (only on the $297 and $497 plans), and email validation at $2.50 per 1,000. It offers a 14-day trial, and billing starts automatically when the trial ends unless you cancel. Usage-based fees may apply during the trial. [2][3]
systeme.io's white-label page says white label is included on every plan with no separate fee, commission or transaction fee. Which plans you can resell depends on your own plan: Startup users resell Startup, Webinar users resell Startup and Webinar, Unlimited users resell all plans, and Free users can offer free white-label accounts. You set your own prices, but not below systeme.io's. HighLevel's white label instead rebrands its own CRM web app, with the mobile app as a $497 a month add-on. [2][4]
Feature overlap
- Funnels and websites: both list a funnel and website builder. systeme.io caps funnels per plan; HighLevel's page does not list funnel limits. [1][2]
- CRM: HighLevel lists CRM and pipelines as a core feature. systeme.io's plan grid lists tags and CRM pipelines. [1][2]
- Courses and communities: both list them. systeme.io caps courses per plan (1, 5, 20, unlimited); HighLevel's page does not state per-plan limits. [1][2]
- Affiliate program: systeme.io lists it on all plans. [1]
- Phone and SMS: HighLevel bills them on usage. systeme.io's pricing grid lists SMS marketing and a Twilio SMS integration; the page text we read did not show per-plan limits for them. [1][3]
Who fits each
Based on pricing pages and help articles read on 30 October 2026; we have not used either account for this guide.
- systeme.io: one creator or small business selling its own course, product or coaching, wanting funnels and email without per-send charges.
- HighLevel Starter: an agency serving up to 3 clients that needs CRM pipelines, phone and SMS in one place and accepts $970 a year plus usage.
- HighLevel Unlimited: an agency with many clients that wants to rebill email and phone usage at cost and brand the web app.
- Skip HighLevel if you are a solo creator who mostly sends newsletters; skip systeme.io if your clients need a rebranded CRM with phone, SMS and usage rebilling, because its white-label program is built around reselling systeme.io plans.
Questions before you decide
How much does HighLevel charge for email?
HighLevel's pricing guide lists email usage at $0.675 per 1,000 emails across all plans, and email validation at $2.50 per 1,000.
How many client accounts does HighLevel Starter include?
The pricing page lists 3 sub-accounts on Starter at $97 a month, and unlimited sub-accounts on the $297 Unlimited plan.
Does systeme.io charge per email sent?
No. systeme.io lists unlimited emailing on all plans, including Free; plans are limited by contacts instead.
Can I white-label systeme.io for clients?
Yes. systeme.io's white-label page says it is included on every plan at no extra cost and lets you resell systeme.io plans under your own domain, logo and colors, at prices no lower than systeme.io's.
Sources & verification
Product details and prices can change. Check the linked provider before buying.
- systeme.io pricing and plan FAQ Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- HighLevel pricing Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- HighLevel help: HighLevel Pricing Guide Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- systeme.io white label feature page Accessed 30 Oct 2026
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