Skool alternative
The best Skool alternative in 2026
The best Skool alternatives in 2026 are WithMe, Circle and Classentra. WithMe is the simplicity of Stan Store with the functionality of Kajabi: an all-in-one creator hub, not a link-in-bio page, with community, courses and coaching at $25/month billed annually (UK £25) and 0% WithMe commission. Circle is for spaces and events. Classentra has a free plan.
Last updated 26 October 2026
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Skool alternatives compared
Entry prices and fees as published on each vendor's own page on 26 October 2026. "Not listed" means that page did not state it. Skool's per-transaction cents are from Skool's own subscriptions FAQ, checked the same day.
| Platform | Price | Commission / fees | Courses | Community | Coaching | Free trial | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WithMe | $25/month billed annually (UK £25) | 0% WithMe commission. Stripe fees apply. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 14 days |
| Skool | Hobby $9/month. Pro $99/month. 2 months free on annual billing. | Hobby 10% on the pricing page, and 10% + 30c in the help centre. Pro 2.9% on the pricing page. Help centre: 2.9% + 30c up to $899, and 3.9% + 30c above $900. | Unlimited courses. | Yes. Unlimited members. | Not listed. | Not listed. | 14 days. |
| Circle | Professional $89/month, Business $199/month, Scale $419/month, on annual billing. | 2% on Professional, 1% on Business, 1% on Scale, 0.5% on Circle Plus. | Yes | Yes. Unlimited members. | Not listed. Live events are included. | Email Hub is an add-on at $99/month for 10,000 contacts. Included on Circle Plus. | 14 days, no card. |
| Classentra | Free $0. Educator $29/month billed yearly ($348/year) or $39 monthly. Studio $109/month billed yearly ($1,308/year) or $149 monthly. | Free 9% + 30c. Educator and Studio 6% + 30c. US or Canada Stripe: card processing is included. Elsewhere Stripe bills processing separately. | 2 courses on Free. Unlimited on Educator. | Course community with unlimited members. | Not named. Live teaching on Zoom, Meet or Teams. | Announcement email: 5,000/month on Free, 25,000 on Educator, 100,000 on Studio. | Free plan. The page also says 3 months free. |
| Mighty Networks | Launch $79/month, also listed at $950/year. Scale $179/month. Growth $354/month. 2 months free on annual billing. | The comparison table lists 2%, 1%, 0.5% and 0.5% across its columns. | Yes | Yes | Not listed. | Not listed. | Free trial. The page does not state the length. |
| Kajabi | Basic $143/month billed annually or $179 monthly. Growth $199 or $249. Pro $399 or $499. | 0% revenue share. Processing fees apply. The page shows rates including 2.9% + $0.30 and 2.7% + $0.30. | Yes | 1 on Basic and Growth. 3 on Pro. | Yes | Yes | 14 days. |
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What Skool costs as you sell
On Skool Hobby, a $100 sale costs $10.30 from the 10% + 30c fee in Skool's help centre, checked 26 October 2026. The pricing page lists Hobby at $9 a month and Pro at $99 a month. WithMe is $25/month billed annually (UK £25) with 0% WithMe commission.
What we move, and what you rebuild
We move
- Classroom courses, modules, lessons and lesson text
- Videos (your original files), PDFs and downloads
- Members' names and emails, from a CSV export (we show you how)
- Members' access to the right courses
- Your logo and colors, if you send them
You rebuild on WithMe
- Community posts, comments, likes and history
- Any email sequences, in WithMe email flows
- Coupons and payment plans
Free covers up to 10 GB in total, roughly 5 to 10 hours of HD video. Bigger than that? We tell you the cost before we start, and you pay nothing unless you agree.
WithMe and Skool, side by side
Price
WithMe
$25/month billed annually (UK £25)
Skool
Hobby $9 a month. Pro $99 a month, with 2 months free on annual billing
Fee on your sales
WithMe
0% WithMe fee. Stripe card fees apply
Skool
Hobby 10% + 30c. Pro 2.9% + 30c up to $899, and 3.9% + 30c above $900
Community
WithMe
Yes
Skool
Yes, with points, levels and a leaderboard
Courses
WithMe
Yes
Skool
Yes
Email
WithMe
Broadcasts and flows
Skool
Not listed on the pricing page
Your own domain
WithMe
Yes, with yearly
Skool
A custom skool.com address on Pro
Moving you in
WithMe
Our team moves courses and members, free up to 10 GB, with yearly
Skool
Members invited by CSV. We found no course import in Skool's help center
Also on WithMe: memberships, digital products, coaching, lead capture, Instagram auto DMs, and AI agents on free daily credits.
When Skool is the better choice
If your members come for the points, levels and leaderboard, the game is the product, and Skool does it well. Community posts, comments and likes don't move to WithMe, so your feed starts fresh.
What happens to your paying members
- We import your members and give them access to the same courses on WithMe.
- Their access stays free until their next billing date, so nobody pays twice.
- You send them one link to restart their subscription on WithMe. We give you the email to send.
Card details can't move between platforms, so keep your Skool group running until your members have moved.
Questions people ask
What is the best Skool alternative in 2026?
WithMe, if you want community, courses and coaching in one hub without a percent of every sale. It is the simplicity of Stan Store with the functionality of Kajabi, at $25/month billed annually (UK £25) with 0% WithMe commission. Circle is the configurable community. Classentra is the course community with a free plan.
Is there a Skool alternative with courses and community?
Yes. WithMe includes both, plus coaching and email, at $25/month billed annually. Circle includes courses and community from Professional at $89/month on annual billing. Classentra includes a course community on its free plan.
What is the cheapest Skool alternative?
Classentra Free is $0, then 9% + 30c per sale. Skool Hobby is $9/month plus 10% + 30c. WithMe is $25/month billed annually (UK £25) with 0% WithMe commission, and Stripe fees apply.
Does WithMe charge a transaction fee like Skool?
No. WithMe takes 0% commission. Stripe processing fees still apply. Skool Hobby is 10% + 30c, from Skool's help centre checked 26 October 2026. The plan price on WithMe is $25/month billed annually.
Can I move my Skool community to WithMe?
Member names and emails can be imported, and courses can move. Posts, comments, likes and points do not. Free migration comes with the yearly plan, up to 10 GB. Most hubs are ready in 5 to 10 working days, and the Skool group stays live until you approve the new hub.
How much is Circle compared with Skool?
Circle Professional is $89/month on annual billing, with a 2% transaction fee. Skool Hobby is $9/month with 10% + 30c. Skool Pro is $99/month with 2.9% + 30c up to $899. WithMe is $25/month billed annually with 0% WithMe commission.
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