Skool
Skool is a community platform. You can join or create communities. Some are free, some cost money. It allows people to earn a full income. Sam Ovens, a New Zealand native, is its founder. He ensures all students are satisfied.
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Skool is an all-in-one online platform designed for course creators, community builders, and knowledge entrepreneurs. It combines features for hosting online courses, building communities, and managing memberships in a single integrated solution. Key features of Skool include:
- Online course creation and hosting
- Community-building tools (discussion boards, live events)
- Gamification elements (leaderboards, points, levels)
- Calendar for scheduling events
- Unlimited members and courses
- Video hosting (through third-party integrations)
- Analytics tools
The platform aims to simplify the process for creators by eliminating the need for multiple separate tools, putting everything in one place with a single login.Skool has a straightforward pricing model:
- $99 per month for a single group
- $990 per year (annual plan, saving two months’ worth of fees)
- 14-day free trial available
This pricing includes:
- Unlimited courses
- Unlimited members
- All features and tools
- One group (additional groups cost $99/month each)
Compared to other similar platforms, Skool’s pricing is considered to be in the higher mid-range.Skool offers multiple ways for creators to monetize their content and communities:
- Paid memberships: Charge recurring fees for access to your community.
- Course sales: Sell individual courses or course bundles.
- Subscription models: Offer monthly or annual subscriptions for premium content.
- Tiered pricing: Create different membership levels with varying benefits.
Skool has recently introduced its own payment system, which is reportedly cheaper than Stripe. This system allows creators to easily set up pricing and collect payments directly through the platform.Skool was founded by Sam Ovens, a serial entrepreneur, in 2019. Sam Ovens is the Co-Founder and CEO of Skool. In 2024, Alex Hormozi, another popular influencer and entrepreneur, became a major investor in the platform. While Alex Hormozi is now involved as a co-owner, Sam Ovens remains the primary founder and CEO of Skool.