Skool
Community platform where creators run a paid group with courses, events and a leaderboard.
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About Skool
Skool combines a discussion feed, a course classroom, a calendar for live calls and a member map in one deliberately plain interface. Its gamification, with points, levels and a leaderboard that can unlock courses, is a big part of why members stay active. Creators charge monthly subscriptions or one-time course purchases, and public communities can be found through Skool's discovery pages. The product is opinionated: there is little design customisation, no built-in email marketing beyond notifications, and courses are simpler than on dedicated course platforms. Pricing is flat, with a cheap Hobby plan that takes a larger cut of sales and a Pro plan with a lower transaction fee; both include unlimited members and courses, and there is a free trial. It runs in the browser and on iOS and Android. Skool suits creators whose real product is a community, with courses as part of the membership.
Best for: Creators selling a paid community with courses and live calls bundled in.
Pros and cons
What works
- Gamification keeps members engaged
- Flat pricing with unlimited members and courses
- Simple to set up in an afternoon
Why people leave
- Very little branding or layout customisation
- Courses are basic compared with course platforms
- Hobby plan's transaction fee is high
Top Skool alternatives
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Circle66.5Far more customisation, branded apps and automation for a growing community business.
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Mighty Networks62.6Community, courses and events with more structure and branded app options.
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Kajabi59.6Adds email marketing, funnels and a website to the community.
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Podia57.2Cheaper all-in-one store if downloads and coaching matter as much as community.
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Thinkific53.6Better course tools when the course, not the group, is the main product.
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Skool: common questions
Is Skool free?
No, Skool is a paid product. Hobby plan: $9/month with 10% transaction fee (checked on Skool's own site).
Is Skool open source?
No, Skool is not open source.
What platforms does Skool run on?
Skool is available for Web, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to Skool?
The highest-ranked Skool alternatives right now are Circle, Mighty Networks and Kajabi. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.