Skool vs Mighty Networks: Prices, Fees and Features Compared

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Short answer

Skool costs $9 a month on Hobby with a 10% + USD 0.30 fee per sale, or $99 on Pro with 2.9% + USD 0.30, and the fee includes card processing. Mighty Networks Launch is $950 a year ($79 a month, or $95 billed monthly) with a 2% fee, Scale $179 ($215 monthly) with 1%, and Growth $354 ($425 monthly) with 0.5%, plus Stripe fees.

By Kabir NorthUpdated Prices checked
On this page 5 sections
  1. At a glance
  2. Fees at real revenue levels
  3. What you pay at USD 3,000 a month
  4. Who each fits, based on published features and pricing
  5. What this page doesn’t cover

At a glance

Skool vs Mighty Networks at a glance. Prices checked 26 Oct 2026. At USD 5,000 from 100 one-time sales, US cards.

Skool Hobby

USD 9/mo

Platform fee
10.0% + USD 0.30
Card processing
Included
Entry price
Hobby USD 9 a month
Other plans
Pro USD 99 a month; yearly gives 2 months free
Platform transaction fee
10% + USD 0.30 (Hobby); 2.9% + USD 0.30 (Pro), processing included
Members and courses
Yes (Unlimited members, courses and videos on both plans)
Apps
Skool app (not branded)
Automations and API
Not listed on the pricing page
Free trial
Yes (Free trial listed)
Fees
−USD 539
You keepUSD 4,461 (89.2%)
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Skool Pro

USD 99/mo

Lowest fees at USD 5k
Platform fee
2.9% + USD 0.30; 3.9% + USD 0.30 (txn ≥ USD 900)
Card processing
Included
Entry price
Hobby USD 9 a month
Other plans
Pro USD 99 a month; yearly gives 2 months free
Platform transaction fee
10% + USD 0.30 (Hobby); 2.9% + USD 0.30 (Pro), processing included
Members and courses
Yes (Unlimited members, courses and videos on both plans)
Apps
Skool app (not branded)
Automations and API
Not listed on the pricing page
Free trial
Yes (Free trial listed)
Fees
−USD 274
You keepUSD 4,726 (94.5%)
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Fees at real revenue levels

What you keep on each Skool and Mighty Networks plan
PlanYou keep at USD 1,000/moYou keep at USD 5,000/moYou keep at USD 20,000/mo
Skool HobbyUSD 885fees −USD 115USD 4,461fees −USD 539USD 17,871fees −USD 2,129
Skool ProUSD 866fees −USD 134USD 4,726fees −USD 274USD 19,201fees −USD 799

Assumes one-time sales at a USD 50 average price (so USD 1,000 = 20 sales), US cards, monthly billing, each platform's native payments. Excludes taxes, refunds and payout fees.

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What you keep, by platform

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Plan billing

Adds the processor's international-card surcharge to that share of sales.

Skool Growth Boost is on by default: Skool takes 30% of revenue from members it brings in through Discovery. You can switch it off in Settings > Discovery.

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Keeps the most

You keep $4,726.00 (94.5%)

Skool Pro keeps the most at $5,000.00/mo gross.

  1. 1. Skool Pro

    $4,726.00 kept · 94.5%

    • You keep $4,726.00
    • Platform + processing $175.00
    • Plan cost $99.00

    Total fees $274.00 · effective fee 5.5%

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  2. 2. Skool Hobby

    $4,461.00 kept · 89.2%

    • You keep $4,461.00
    • Platform + processing $530.00
    • Plan cost $9.00

    Total fees $539.00 · effective fee 10.8% · −$265.00/mo vs Skool Pro

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  • Skool Pro's fee tier (2.9% vs 3.9%) is chosen from your average transaction size ($900+ uses 3.9%).

Estimates only. Excludes taxes/VAT, refunds, chargebacks and payout fees unless stated. Not financial advice.

Last checked 26 Oct 2026 · Prices from skool.com/pricing, the Skool payments FAQ mightynetworks.com/pricing and the Mighty Networks transaction fee help page

What you pay at USD 3,000 a month

Example: 100 members paying $30 a month. Mighty Networks examples assume Stripe’s standard US card rate of 2.9% + USD 0.30 ($117) on top of its fee (Stripe pricing).

  • Skool Hobby ($9): 10% + USD 0.30 per sale = $330. $9 + $330 = $339. You keep $2,661.
  • Skool Pro ($99): 2.9% + USD 0.30 = $117. $99 + $117 = $216. You keep $2,784.
  • Mighty Networks Launch ($79 a month billed annually): 2% ($60) + $117 = $177, plus $79 = $256. You keep $2,744. Billed monthly ($95): you keep $2,728.
  • Mighty Networks Scale ($179 billed annually): 1% ($30) + $117 = $147, plus $179 = $326. You keep $2,674. Billed monthly ($215): you keep $2,638.

These leave out Stripe’s international-card and subscription surcharges, which Skool’s fee already covers.

Who each fits, based on published features and pricing

This is a reading of each vendor’s published plans and prices, not a tested recommendation. Neither product has been tested hands-on for this page.

  • Skool’s published plans fit creators who want one simple community with courses, fees that include processing, and a low $9 start.
  • Mighty Networks’ published plans fit hosts who want courses, events, automations and API access, lower platform fees on higher plans, and a branded app through Mighty Pro.

What this page doesn’t cover

It doesn’t rate engagement, discovery or support, which need hands-on use. See also Skool pricing, Mighty Networks pricing, Mighty Networks vs Circle and Skool alternatives.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Skool cheaper than Mighty Networks?

At small revenue, yes on published prices: Skool Hobby is $9 a month against Mighty Networks Launch at $950 a year. Skool's 10% Hobby fee costs more as sales grow, and Pro at $99 cuts it to 2.9%.

Which charges lower transaction fees?

Mighty Networks charges 2% on Launch, 1% on Scale and 0.5% on Growth and Mighty Pro (5% on Explore and the Growth trial), with Stripe processing on top. Skool's 10% or 2.9% fee already includes processing, so compare totals at your price point.

Does either offer a branded app?

Mighty Networks offers branded apps through Mighty Pro, which is custom-priced. Skool's pricing page doesn't list branded apps.

Can I run courses on both?

Yes. Skool includes unlimited courses on both plans. Mighty Networks includes courses on every plan, with sequential, timed and dripped courses and badges listed.

Who handles sales tax?

Skool says it acts as merchant of record and handles EU VAT. Mighty Networks' pricing page doesn't state this, so check its help centre.