Skool
A deliberately simple community platform combining a discussion feed, courses and live calls, from $9 a month.
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Pricing
| Plan | Per month | Limits | Terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby | $9 | unlimited members | monthly; $7.50/mo billed yearly |
| Pro | $99 | unlimited members | monthly; $82/mo billed yearly |
Checked 24 September 2026. Billed in USD. Both plans include unlimited members; yearly billing gives two months free.
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- +The Hobby plan is $9 a month with unlimited members, courses, videos and live calls.
- +Both plans include a custom URL and a built-in affiliate programme for your own community.
- +Yearly billing gives two months free: $7.50 or $82 a month.
Limitations
- −Hobby takes 10% + 30c of every sale; Pro cuts it to 2.9% + 30c (3.9% + 30c on payments over $900).
- −Pro costs $99 a month, so it only beats Hobby above roughly $1,270 a month in sales.
- −No free plan — only a free trial.
Capability scores
| Dimension | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 5/5 | |
| Ease of use | 5/5 | |
| Course hosting | 4/5 | |
| Live events | 4/5 | |
| Low transaction fees | 2/5 | |
| Branding and own domain | 2/5 | |
| Automation | 2/5 | |
Skool pricing and alternatives
Skool compared
Alternatives
Circle
A community platform for creators and brands, with courses, events, a website and apps on your own domain.
Mighty Networks
A community platform combining discussion, courses, events and automation, with branded apps on its top tier.
Common questions
How much does Skool cost?
Skool starts at $9/mo (monthly; $7.50/mo billed yearly). Billed in USD. Both plans include unlimited members; yearly billing gives two months free. Checked against the vendor's pricing page on 24 September 2026.
Does Skool have a free plan?
No. Both plans can be tried for free.
Is Skool any good?
It scores 70 out of 100 on our weighted capability scoring, ranking third of 3 for community platforms. Creators starting a community who want courses and live calls in one simple place at the lowest price. Its main limitation: hobby takes 10% + 30c of every sale; Pro cuts it to 2.9% + 30c (3.9% + 30c on payments over $900).
Sources & verification
- help.skool.com — checked 25 September 2026Transaction fee on sales: 10% + 30c on Hobby; 2.9% + 30c on Pro for payments up to $899, 3.9% + 30c above $900. Skool processes the payments itself, so card processing is included. Members pay in USD.
- skool.com — checked 24 September 2026No free plan; both plans can be tried for free.