Skool review
Recurring affiliateDead-simple paid communities with courses, live calls, and gamification.
The verdict
Skool scores 4.1/5 in our review. It's best for coaches selling paid communities and engagement-first course + community creators. Extremely simple all-in-one (community, courses, payments). The main trade-offs: limited design and white-label customization; hobby plan's 10% sales fee is steep; sparse marketing/automation tooling. Pricing starts at $9/mo.
Pros & cons
- Extremely simple all-in-one (community, courses, payments)
- Strong gamification drives engagement
- Flat, predictable pricing with unlimited members
- Limited design and white-label customization
- Hobby plan's 10% sales fee is steep
- Sparse marketing/automation tooling
Key features
- Unlimited members and courses
- Community feed and discussion
- Integrated course classroom
- Native live calls and calendar
- Gamification (points, levels, leaderboards)
- Native payments and membership billing
- Custom URL and affiliate program (Pro)
Pricing
Two flat tiers: $9 Hobby (10% sales fee) or $99 Pro (no platform fee). 14-day free trial.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby | $9 | $9 | All features, 10% + $0.30 transaction fee on sales |
| Pro | $99 | $99 | No platform fee, custom domain, affiliates |
Transaction fees: 10% + $0.30 (Hobby); ~2.9% processing only (Pro). Prices verified against Skool's pricing page; verify current pricing ↗.
Skool in action
A walkthrough so you can see the interface before you commit:
Who should use Skool?
Good fit: Coaches selling paid communities; Engagement-first course + community creators.
Look elsewhere if: Brands needing deep white-label control — see Skool alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Skool cost?
Skool starts at $9/mo. Two flat tiers: $9 Hobby (10% sales fee) or $99 Pro (no platform fee). 14-day free trial.
Does Skool charge transaction fees?
Transaction fees: 10% + $0.30 (Hobby); ~2.9% processing only (Pro). Factor this in — it often costs more than the monthly fee at volume.
Who is Skool best for?
Skool is best for coaches selling paid communities and engagement-first course + community creators. It's less ideal for brands needing deep white-label control.