Skillshare

Subscription for short, project-based creative classes.

Verified facts: 4 of 4
Alternatives ranked: 5
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About Skillshare

Skillshare is a subscription learning platform focused on creative and practical skills: illustration, graphic design, animation, photography, video, writing, music, crafts, freelancing and productivity. Classes are short and project-based, so learners usually make something along the way and can share it with other students. A single membership unlocks the whole catalogue, with a free trial for eligible new members, and the service runs on the web and in iOS and Android apps. Teachers earn from a royalty pool based on minutes watched rather than setting their own prices, which suits creators building a following but makes income less predictable than selling direct. Compared with Udemy, quality is more consistent in creative topics but the catalogue is thinner for technical and business skills, and there are no accredited certificates. It suits hobbyists and creative professionals who want inspiration and guided projects.

Best for: Creatives and hobbyists who want unlimited project-based classes for one subscription.

What works

Strong catalogue of creative and design classes
Short, project-based lessons
One membership unlocks everything

Why people leave

Thin on technical and business topics
No accredited certificates
Teacher earnings depend on a shared royalty pool

Top Skillshare alternatives

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1
LinkedIn Learning
More business and software courses with certificates for your profile.
62.6
2
Coursera
University-backed courses and recognised certificates.
59.6
3
Podia
For teachers: sell your own classes directly and keep the revenue.
57.2
4
Udemy
Buy individual courses with lifetime access, including technical topics.
56.0
5
Kajabi
For teachers: build your own course business with email and funnels.
55.3

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Skillshare: common questions

Is Skillshare free?

No, Skillshare is a paid product.

Is Skillshare open source?

No, Skillshare is not open source.

What platforms does Skillshare run on?

Skillshare is available for Web, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Skillshare?

The highest-ranked Skillshare alternatives right now are LinkedIn Learning, Coursera and Podia. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Skillshare facts

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Catalogue: 30k+ classes, 9k+ teachers; Checked Oct 25, 2026skillshare.com(opens source in a new tab); “425k+ Members 30k+ Classes 9k+ Teachers”
Members: 425k+; Checked Oct 25, 2026skillshare.com(opens source in a new tab); “425k+ Members”
Teacher earnings: Top teachers earn $100,000+; Checked Oct 25, 2026skillshare.com(opens source in a new tab); “Top-earning teachers make $100,000+.”
Billing: Recurring until cancelled; Checked Oct 25, 2026skillshare.com(opens source in a new tab); “Featured In: Follow us on: All memberships will be billed automatically on a recurring basis until canceled.”