Skool alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Skool: very little branding or layout customisation, and courses are basic compared with course platforms. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Skool, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Circle currently ranks first.
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Best Skool alternative for most people
CircleFar more customisation, branded apps and automation for a growing community business.
Best Skool alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
DiscordFree community chat if you can handle payments and courses elsewhere.
Best Skool alternative for Mac
CircleFar more customisation, branded apps and automation for a growing community business.
Best Skool alternative for Windows
CircleFar more customisation, branded apps and automation for a growing community business.
Best Skool alternative for Linux
DiscordFree community chat if you can handle payments and courses elsewhere.
Best Skool alternative for iPhone and Android
Mighty NetworksCommunity, courses and events with more structure and branded app options.
Best Skool alternative for working in the browser
KajabiAdds email marketing, funnels and a website to the community.
Skool alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Skool?
Circle ranks first right now. Far more customisation, branded apps and automation for a growing community business. Mighty Networks and Kajabi follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Skool?
Yes. Discord (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Skool?
None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.
Which Skool alternatives work on Linux?
Discord runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Skool?
The complaints we hear most: very little branding or layout customisation; courses are basic compared with course platforms; hobby plan's transaction fee is high.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Skool, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.