Skool vs Teachable: 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. Teachable Starter costs $39 a month ($29 billed yearly) with a 7.5% fee. Builder ($89, or $69 yearly) and Growth ($189, or $139 yearly) charge 0% on Teachable Payments, plus processing fees.
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At a glance
| Plan | Skool ProUSD 99/moVisit site (opens in new tab) | Lowest fees at USD 5kTeachable BuilderUSD 89/moVisit site (opens in new tab) |
|---|---|---|
| Platform fee | 2.9% + USD 0.30; 3.9% + USD 0.30 (txn ≥ USD 900) | None |
| Card processing | Included in platform fee | Stripe 2.9% + USD 0.30 (US cards) |
| Entry price | Hobby USD 9 a month | Starter USD 39 a month, or USD 29 a month billed yearly |
| Other plans | Pro USD 99 a month; yearly gives 2 months free | Builder USD 89 (69 yearly); Growth USD 189 (139 yearly); Custom by quote |
| Platform transaction fee | 10% + USD 0.30 (Hobby); 2.9% + USD 0.30 (Pro), processing included | 7.5% on Starter; 0% on Builder and Growth with Teachable Payments; processing fees apply |
| Product limits | Yes (Unlimited members, courses and videos) | Partial (5 products (Starter), 10 (Builder), 50 (Growth); memberships and bundles don't count) |
| Community | Yes (Community feed, live calls and courses in one group) | Partial (Courses, coaching and downloads; no standalone community listed on the pricing page) |
| Sales tax handling | Partial (Handles EU VAT per its FAQ) | Yes (US sales tax, global VAT and GST handling listed) |
| Apps | No branded app listed on the pricing page | iOS and Android student apps |
| Free trial | Yes (14-day free trial) | Yes (7-day free trial; 30-day money-back window) |
| Fees at USD 5k/mo | −USD 274 | −USD 264 |
| You keep at USD 5k/mo | USD 4,726 (94.5%) | USD 4,736 (94.7%) |
| USD 5k/mo = USD 5,000 gross from 100 one-time sales, US cards, monthly billing. Sources: www.skool.com (opens in new tab) · help.skool.com (opens in new tab) · help.skool.com (opens in new tab) · www.teachable.com (opens in new tab) · support.teachable.com (opens in new tab) · support.teachable.com (opens in new tab) · support.teachable.com (opens in new tab). | ||
Skool vs Teachable at a glance. Prices checked 27 Oct 2026. At USD 5,000 from 100 one-time sales, US cards.
Skool Pro
USD 99/mo
- 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
- Product limits
- Yes (Unlimited members, courses and videos)
- Community
- Yes (Community feed, live calls and courses in one group)
- Sales tax handling
- Partial (Handles EU VAT per its FAQ)
- Apps
- No branded app listed on the pricing page
- Free trial
- Yes (14-day free trial)
- Fees
- −USD 274
Teachable Builder
USD 89/mo
- Platform fee
- None
- Card processing
- Stripe 2.9% + USD 0.30
- Entry price
- Starter USD 39 a month, or USD 29 a month billed yearly
- Other plans
- Builder USD 89 (69 yearly); Growth USD 189 (139 yearly); Custom by quote
- Platform transaction fee
- 7.5% on Starter; 0% on Builder and Growth with Teachable Payments; processing fees apply
- Product limits
- Partial (5 products (Starter), 10 (Builder), 50 (Growth); memberships and bundles don't count)
- Community
- Partial (Courses, coaching and downloads; no standalone community listed on the pricing page)
- Sales tax handling
- Yes (US sales tax, global VAT and GST handling listed)
- Apps
- iOS and Android student apps
- Free trial
- Yes (7-day free trial; 30-day money-back window)
- Fees
- −USD 264
Fees at real revenue levels
| Plan | You keep at USD 1,000/mo | You keep at USD 5,000/mo | You keep at USD 20,000/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skool Pro | USD 866fees −USD 134 | USD 4,726fees −USD 274 | USD 19,201fees −USD 799 |
| Teachable Builder | USD 876fees −USD 124 | USD 4,736fees −USD 264 | USD 19,211fees −USD 789 |
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
Keeps the most
You keep $4,736.00 (94.7%)
Teachable Builder keeps the most at $5,000.00/mo gross.
1. Teachable Builder
$4,736.00 kept · 94.7%
- You keep $4,736.00
- Platform fee $0.00
- Processing $175.00
- Plan cost $89.00
Total fees $264.00 · effective fee 5.3%
Visit Teachable (opens in new tab)2. 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% · −$10.00/mo vs Teachable Builder
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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%).
- Teachable's custom Stripe gateway (2% fee for US schools) isn't modelled.
Estimates only. Excludes taxes/VAT, refunds, chargebacks and payout fees unless stated. Not financial advice.
Last checked 27 Oct 2026 · Prices from skool.com/pricing, the Skool payments FAQ and teachable.com/pricing.
What you pay at USD 3,000 a month
Example: 100 members paying $30 a month. The Teachable examples assume a 2.9% + USD 0.30 card processing rate ($117), the same headline rate as Skool Pro; check Teachable’s processing fees for your country.
- Skool Hobby ($9): 10% + USD 0.30 = $330. $9 + $330 = $339. You keep $2,661.
- Skool Pro ($99): 2.9% + USD 0.30 = $117. $99 + $117 = $216. You keep $2,784.
- Teachable Starter ($39 monthly): 7.5% ($225) + $117 = $342, plus $39 = $381. You keep $2,619.
- Teachable Builder ($89 monthly): 0% + $117, plus $89 = $206. You keep $2,794. Billed yearly ($69): you keep $2,814.
Teachable also caps product counts by plan, which Skool doesn’t.
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 whose main product is a paid community with courses and calls, who want one flat setup and fees that include processing.
- Teachable’s published plans fit creators who sell several courses, coaching or downloads, want tax handling listed on the plan, and expect enough revenue for Builder’s 0% fee to matter.
What this page doesn’t cover
It doesn’t rate course-player quality, engagement or support, which need hands-on use. See Skool pricing, Teachable pricing, Teachable pricing in India, Thinkific vs Teachable, Podia vs Teachable, Teachable vs Circle, Skool alternatives and the course platform fee calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Skool cheaper than Teachable?
On entry price, yes: Skool Hobby is $9 a month against Teachable Starter at $39 ($29 yearly). As sales grow, compare fees: Skool Pro charges 2.9% + USD 0.30 including processing, while Teachable Builder charges 0% but processing fees still apply.
Does Teachable have a free plan?
No. Teachable's pricing FAQ says it's a paid service with a 7-day free trial and a 30-day money-back refund window. Skool also has no free plan; its pricing page lists a 14-day free trial.
Which is better for a community?
Skool is built around a community feed with courses and live calls in the same group. Teachable's pricing page centres on courses, coaching and digital downloads and doesn't list a standalone community feature.
How many courses can I sell?
Skool lists unlimited courses on both plans. Teachable limits published products: 5 on Starter, 10 on Builder and 50 on Growth. Memberships, bundles and unpublished drafts don't count toward the limit.
What currency do buyers pay in?
Skool says all members pay in USD, with payouts in your local currency. Teachable says its plan prices are in USD, but students can pay in their local currency.
Does either handle sales tax?
Teachable lists US sales tax, global VAT and GST handling on its plans. Skool's payments FAQ covers EU VAT handling; check its help centre for other regions.