Best Community Platforms · pricing · Updated June 2026
Skool pricing (2026)
Skool starts at $9/mo (Hobby), across 2 plans. Best for Creators, coaches, and hobbyists wanting a dead-simple community + course platform. Every figure links to Skool's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $9/mo (Hobby) · 17% off with annual billing
- Free tier: No
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Creators, coaches, and hobbyists wanting a dead-simple community + course platform; Operators who prefer a closed, self-contained ecosystem with no integration overhead; Early-stage community builders on a minimal budget (Hobby at $9/month)
Skool plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby | $9 | −17% | flat | Annual billing: '2 months free' (~17% discount; implied ~$90/year). Unlimited members, courses, videos, live calls, custom URL, affiliates program. 10% transaction fee on paid memberships. | skool.com |
| Pro | $99 | −17% | flat | Annual billing: '2 months free' (~17% discount; implied ~$990/year). Unlimited members, courses, videos, live calls, custom URL, affiliates program. 2.9% transaction fee on paid memberships. | skool.com |
Last verified 2026-06-14. https://www.skool.com/pricing (official pricing page, accessed 2026-06-14). Annual billing promoted as '2 months free' but exact annual dollar amounts are not published on the page; annualDiscountPct set to 17 based on the stated '2 months free' (10/12 months paid). Free trial available.
Capabilities
Key features: Unlimited members, courses, and videos on all plans; Unlimited live calls; Custom community URL; Affiliate program included on all plans; Gamification (points, leaderboards); Classroom and community in one space; Designed for fast setup (no integrations required); Annual billing available ('2 months free').
Plan limits: Hobby: 10% transaction fee on paid memberships; Pro: 2.9% transaction fee on paid memberships; No native third-party integrations listed; platform is intentionally self-contained; No storage or member caps stated on pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Skool cost?
Skool starts at $9/mo (Hobby); it has 2 published plans. Verified 2026-06-14.
Is Skool cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Skool publishes a 17% discount for paying annually (on the Hobby plan). Verified 2026-06-14.
Does Skool support HIPAA?
Skool HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does Skool have a free plan?
Skool free tier: No.