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Skool

Community platform combining discussion boards, online courses, and gamification mechanics.

From the Xiry library · Updated 3 October 2026

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Skool brings together online courses, discussion forums, event calendars, and built-in chat under one roof. It uses gamification such as levels, points, and leaderboards to keep members engaged. Creators use it to host free or paid membership communities with integrated payment processing.

What it's for

  • Host a paid membership community with recurring subscription billing
  • Deliver video courses and unlock content based on member engagement levels
  • Schedule and manage community events and group coaching calls
  • Drive interaction among members using built-in points and leaderboards

Features

  • Discussion boards with rich media support and nested comments
  • Course hosting classroom with module unlocking capabilities
  • Shared community calendar for events and calls
  • Gamification system with points, levels, and leaderboards
  • Integrated member chat and direct messaging
  • Direct subscription and one-time payment processing
  • Mobile access via responsive web and apps

Pricing

Paid. $99/month per community group with a 14-day free trial; free for members joining groups.

Details

Type
Web app
Category
Business & Money
Topic
Community Platforms
Open source
No
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
For
Creators, course instructors, coaches, and community builders.
Alternative to
Circle, Mighty Networks, Teachable, Kajabi, Discord
Tags
community, courses, memberships, monetization, gamification, creator economy

Why it was saved

  • @matthgray, 27 July 2023: Enables creators to monetize their audience within a dedicated paid community space.

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