People search for "Skool pricing", "Skool fees" and "Skool transaction fee" before they start a group, and "Skool Hobby vs Pro" once they have one.
Skool's plans
| Plan | Price | Transaction fee |
|---|---|---|
| Hobby | $9 a month | 10% |
| Pro | $99 a month | 2.9% |
Hobby $9 a month, Pro $99 a month. No free plan; 14-day free trial. Source: skool.com/pricing, checked October 2026.
What the transaction fee covers
Skool processes members' payments itself, and its transaction fee includes card processing. That makes Skool's percentage look higher than platforms that add Stripe's fee on top, so compare all-in costs rather than headline rates. Some third-party reviews also report a fixed amount per transaction; the figures below leave it out, which if anything flatters Skool.
Hobby or Pro: which is cheaper?
Skool Pro costs less than Hobby once a group sells more than about $1,270 a month. Below that, Hobby's lower subscription wins despite its higher fee.
| Sales per month | Skool Hobby | Skool Pro | Allied Tribes (cheapest plan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $250 | $34 | $106 | $32 on Pro |
| $500 | $59 | $114 | $54 on Pro |
| $1,000 | $109 | $128 | $96 on Pro |
| $2,000 | $209 | $157 | $181 on Pro |
| $5,000 | $509 | $244 | $436 on Pro |
| $20,000 | $2,009 | $679 | $1,411 on Leader |
Assumes US card payments, an average sale of $50, and the cheapest plan on each platform at that revenue. Where a platform adds card processing on top of its own fee, Stripe's standard 2.9% + $0.30 is used. Member limits, taxes, currency conversion, payout fees and add-ons are not included.
When a cheaper alternative makes sense
- You are just starting. Skool has no free plan. Allied Tribes Free costs nothing until you sell, and Pro is $11 a month.
- You sell a little each month. Under roughly $1,500 a month, a lower subscription matters more than the percentage, and Allied Tribes Pro usually costs less than either Skool plan.
- You sell a lot. Above that, Skool Pro's all-in 2.9% is hard to beat. The table above shows exactly where.
- You want more than a group and a course. Paid one-to-one sessions, events with tickets, live video rooms and an AI guide come with Allied Tribes on every plan.
Compare in detail: Allied Tribes vs Skool, or see the best Skool alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Skool cost per month?
As of October 2026, Skool Hobby is $9 a month with a 10% transaction fee and Skool Pro is $99 a month with a 2.9% transaction fee. Both have a 14-day free trial; there is no free plan.
Does Skool charge a transaction fee?
Yes: 10% on Hobby and 2.9% on Pro, and that fee includes card processing.
When is Skool Pro worth it over Hobby?
On cost alone, once your group sells more than about $1,270 a month. Below that, Hobby is cheaper.
Is there a free alternative to Skool?
Allied Tribes has a free plan with no monthly fee and no card, with an 11% platform fee on sales plus Stripe's processing fee.
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No card and no trial clock. Compare the numbers once you are selling.