Skool

Skool is a community platform founded by Sam Ovens that combines courses, community, and event calendars into a single, gamified interface. It focuses on simplicity and user engagement. Recently, Alex Hormozi invested in Skool, bringing massive visibility to the platform.

Creators can start a paid community in minutes. Skool gamifies the experience by letting members earn points and level up by posting and liking, unlocking exclusive content. It is a legitimate and rapidly growing platform for coaches and educators to monetize their audience.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. specific fees?

Skool has a very simple pricing model: one flat fee of $99/month to host a community, plus a 2.9% transaction fee on payments. There are no upsells or tiered feature limits.

2. How does gamification work?

Members earn points for liking and commenting. As they earn points, they reach higher levels. You can set specific course modules or resources to "unlock" only when a member reaches a certain level, encouraging engagement.

3. Can I sell courses?

Yes, Skool has a "Classroom" tab where you can host unlimited courses and videos. You can include these courses for free with the community membership or gate them behind levels.

4. How do payouts work?

Skool processes payments from members and transfers the funds to your bank account via their payment processor. Payouts are typically available on a rolling basis after a short holding period.

5. Is there an app?

Yes, Skool has a native mobile app for iOS and Android. The app is fast and clean, allowing members to engage with the community and watch course videos from anywhere.