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Skool Pricing: Hobby vs Pro
Skool has two plans: Hobby at $9 a month with a 10% transaction fee, and Pro at $99 a month with a 2.9% fee. Which is cheaper depends on how much your community earns, and the break-even point is about $1,268 a month in sales.
Unlimited members, courses, videos and live calls; custom URL; affiliates
Pro
$99/month
2.9%
Same features as Hobby
The two plans include the same features. The only differences are the monthly price and the share Skool takes of paid memberships and products. A yearly option is available on the pricing page.
Hobby or Pro: which is cheaper?
Total monthly cost = plan price + transaction fee × your sales:
Hobby: $9 + 10% of sales
Pro: $99 + 2.9% of sales
The two are equal at about $1,268 of monthly sales ($90 ÷ 7.1%). Below that, Hobby costs less; above it, Pro costs less.
Monthly sales
Hobby total
Pro total
Cheaper plan
$0 (free community)
$9
$99
Hobby
$500
$59
$113.50
Hobby
$1,000
$109
$128
Hobby
$2,000
$209
$157
Pro
$5,000
$509
$244
Pro
$10,000
$1,009
$389
Pro
At $10,000 a month, Pro saves about $620 a month, more than $7,400 a year.
Who Skool is for
Skool is built around a community feed, courses, a calendar for live calls and a points-and-levels system that encourages members to take part. It suits coaches and creators who want a paid community with courses inside it. It does not try to be a full marketing suite: if you also need sales funnels and email automation, you will likely pair it with another tool.
Skool alternatives
Circle: from $89 a month, more customisation and workflows. See Circle pricing.
Systeme.io: free plan with courses, funnels and email; 0% transaction fees. See Systeme.io pricing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Skool cost?+
$9 a month on Hobby (10% transaction fee) or $99 a month on Pro (2.9% transaction fee).
When should I upgrade from Hobby to Pro?+
When your community's sales pass about $1,268 a month. Above that, Pro's lower fee saves more than its higher price.
Does Skool have a free plan?+
No, but the pricing page has offered a free introductory period; check the current offer when you sign up.
Is a free community cheaper on Skool Hobby?+
Yes. With no paid sales, there is no transaction fee, so you pay only $9 a month.
Do Hobby and Pro have different features?+
According to Skool's pricing page, both include unlimited members, courses, videos and live calls, a custom URL and affiliates. The difference is price and transaction fee.