| Features | Hobby Plan ($9/mo) | Pro Plan ($99/mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Admins | 1 (Solo) | Unlimited |
| Members | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Courses | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Native Video Hosting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Transaction Fee | 10% | 2.9% |
| Custom Domain | ✗ | ✓ |
| Hide Suggested Communities | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pro Plugins | ✗ | ✓ |
| Affiliate Auto Attribution | ✗ | ✓ |
| Best For | Testing ideas, hobbyists | Scaling businesses, high revenue |
Yes! Test your idea, validate your audience, then upgrade to Pro anytime. Your content, members, and settings transfer seamlessly - no data loss or downtime.
Once you're earning $1,300+/month, Pro becomes cheaper due to lower transaction fees.
1. Auto DM - Sends welcome messages to new members automatically.
2. Onboarding Video - Greets members with your custom welcome video.
3. Zapier Integration - Connects with your CRM, invites members, and unlocks courses.
4. Meta Pixel Tracking - Enables Facebook/Instagram ad tracking and retargeting.
5. Cancellation Video - Helps retain members by showing a video when they try to cancel.
6. Google Ads Tracking - Tracks conversions from Google/YouTube ads.
7. Links - Lets you add important resources to your group info box.
8. Instant Membership Approval - Auto-approves requests for immediate access.
9. Webhook - Enables member invitations through simple API calls.
On Hobby, yes - suggested communities appear in the sidebar. Pro plans have a clean, distraction-free interface with no suggested communities, keeping members focused on your content.
No, member referral commissions are Pro-only. However, YOU can still earn commissions for referring new Skool communities on both plans. Only member-to-member referrals require Pro.
No, custom URLs are Pro-exclusive.
Yes! Both plans include unlimited native video hosting for your courses. No need for Vimeo or YouTube - upload directly to Skool with no extra fees.
Both plans include one community. To run multiple communities, you'll need to purchase additional subscriptions, but you can manage them all from a single Skool account. Most creators start with one focused community anyway!
Yes! Both plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required to start. You can explore all features and even start earning before paying anything.
Success problem! You can upgrade to Pro instantly. Your higher revenue will easily cover the Pro fee, and you'll save money with lower transaction fees. Skool handles the transition smoothly.