Skool Pricing & Fees
Skool currently lists two creator plans: Hobby at $9/month and Pro at $99/month. Both advertise unlimited members, courses, videos and live calls.
- Start with the member or business outcome.
- Compare total operating friction, not feature count alone.
- Verify changeable platform terms before purchasing.
| Hobby | Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $9 | $99 |
| Transaction fee | 10% + $0.30 | 2.9% + $0.30 up to $899; 3.9% + $0.30 above $900 |
| Creator trial | 14 days | 14 days |
Don't Compare Subscription Price Alone
For a paid community, the higher transaction fee on Hobby can eventually outweigh its lower monthly subscription. The right comparison depends on your transaction volume and ticket size.
Use the Hobby vs Pro calculator →
Member Pricing Models
Skool currently supports free groups, subscriptions, freemium, paid tiers and one-time payment groups. That means your platform plan and the price you charge members are separate decisions.
What to Do Next
Turn the ideas on this page into a short requirements list: the member outcome, content format, access model, live interaction needs, payment model, and the amount of administration you are willing to handle. That makes platform comparisons much easier and keeps feature lists from driving the decision.
Questions to Ask Before You Commit
- What should a new member accomplish in their first week?
- Which parts of the experience need to happen inside the community?
- Will you charge once, on a subscription, through tiers, or use a free-to-paid path?
- How will members find the next useful resource or conversation?
- Which metrics will tell you whether members are actually getting value?
CommunityToolkit Perspective
We have hands-on experience with the products and workflows we cover. We still separate that experience from changeable product facts: pricing, fees and feature availability should be checked against the platform's current published information before a purchase decision.
What The Headline Price Does Not Tell You
For paid groups, the transaction fee can matter more than the $9 versus $99 subscription difference. Skool's current payment FAQ states Hobby charges 10% + $0.30 per transaction. Pro charges 2.9% + $0.30 for transactions up to $899 and 3.9% + $0.30 for transactions above $900.
Other Payment Details Worth Knowing
Skool currently prices member subscriptions in USD while payouts are made in the creator's local currency. Its Help Center says transaction fees are non-refundable and existing members are grandfathered when a group owner changes the membership price.
Growth Boost Is A Separate Consideration
Skool's current payment FAQ describes Growth Boost as an optional discovery/acquisition feature that can take a 30% commission on customers it brings to a paid group. It is distinct from the normal processing fee and can be toggled off. Factor it separately when modeling economics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Should I Focus On First?
Start with the member outcome and the recurring experience required to create it. Platform settings should support that model.
How Often Should I Revisit This?
Review the setup when member behavior, pricing, product features or delivery requirements materially change.
What Should I Measure?
Use activation, useful participation, retention, member feedback and—where relevant—revenue and delivery workload.