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Skool just launched a $9/month Hobby plan—giving solo creators access to unlimited members, courses, and core features. You get 90% of your sales, full course hosting, and an engaged community hub… all for less than the price of two coffees. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to start your community, this is it.
What’s Included in Skool’s $9 Hobby Plan?
Let’s break it down.
Here’s what you get for $9/month:
- ✅ Unlimited members
- ✅ Unlimited courses
- ✅ One admin seat
- ✅ All core features
- ✅ 10% transaction fee
Here’s what you don’t get:
- ❌ Custom domain
- ❌ Hiding suggested communities
- ❌ Multiple admins
But if you're just starting out? You probably don’t need those yet.
🟡 Hobby vs Pro – What’s Different?
Feature | Hobby ($9/mo) | Pro ($99/mo) |
Transaction Fee | 10% | 2.9% |
Admins | 1 | Unlimited |
Custom URL | ❌ | ✅ |
Hide Suggested Communities | ❌ | ✅ |
Unlimited Members | ✅ | ✅ |
Unlimited Courses | ✅ | ✅ |
Who Should Use the $9 Plan?
This plan is tailor-made for:
- 🧑🏫 Coaches and consultants testing a new offer
- 📝 Newsletter writers looking to build a tribe
- 🎙️ Podcasters ready to host their audience
- 🎓 Course creators launching their first program
- 🎮 Creators tired of Patreon’s fees and limits
Skool’s $9 plan removes the risk and opens the door. If you’ve got an idea and an audience—even a small one—there’s no excuse not to launch now.
Why Skool Still Beats the Competition at $9
Skool vs Patreon vs Circle vs Discord
Let’s talk numbers.
Platform | Transaction Fee | Community | Courses | Price |
Skool | 10% | ✅ | ✅ | $9/mo |
Patreon | 14% | ❌ | ❌ | Free* |
Circle | 7% | ✅ | ✅ | $49/mo+ |
Discord | 16% | ✅ | ❌ | Free |
Skool gives you both community and courses under one roof, with cleaner UX and better engagement tools.
And even with a 10% transaction fee, you’re keeping more than you would on Patreon or Discord. No weird paywalls, no audience leaks. Just you and your people.
Is It Worth Upgrading to Pro?
Only when you’re ready.
If you’re doing over $1,000/month in revenue, that 10% fee adds up. That’s when the Pro plan’s 2.9% fee starts saving you money.
You also get:
- Custom URL (great for branding)
- Ability to hide suggested communities
- Unlimited admin access (great for teams or guest instructors)
But until then? Hobby is the best deal in town.
Final Thoughts: Start Smart, Grow Fast
You don’t need a big team. You don’t need a huge list. You just need to start.
The $9 Hobby plan is your launchpad. It’s the cleanest, easiest way to build a community + sell your knowledge—without the tech headaches or bloated tools.
🔍 FAQs
Is the $9 Skool plan free forever?
No, it’s $9/month, but you can try it completely free for 14 days.
Can I sell courses on the $9 plan?
Yes. You can create unlimited courses and charge for access.
Can I upgrade to Pro later?
Anytime. You keep your members and content—just unlock more features.
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