Skool has Classroom — but no quizzes, certificates, or events.
HiveLearn includes courses with assessments, certificates, native events, community, and payments in one platform.
Pricing at a Glance
HiveLearnWinner$0–$499/mo · rev share capped — costs plateau as you grow
Rev share: 0.25%–6%, capped monthly
Hobby $9/mo (10% transaction fee) · Pro $99/mo (2.9% + $0.30; +1% platform fee on sales over $899)
Rev share: 2.9% + $0.30 on Pro (plus 1% platform fee on sales over $899), 10% on Hobby — uncapped
The Real Cost of Skool
Skool's Classroom covers basic video lessons, but lacks quizzes/assessments inside lessons, completion certificates, fill-in-the-blank questions, and native event scheduling with RSVPs. Operators who need those features typically add another tool on top.
If you need structured assessments, certificates, or a native events calendar alongside community, HiveLearn delivers them in one plan instead of stacking products.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | HiveLearn | Skool |
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| Built-in LMS & courseskey | ||
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| Verified certificateskey | ||
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| Native Slack/Discord/Telegram notificationskey | ||
| Built-in paymentskey | ||
| Capped rev sharekey | ||
| Leaderboards & gamificationkey | ||
| Member direct messageskey | ||
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Feature data reflects publicly documented capabilities as of this page's publish date and may have changed.
Common Questions
Does Skool have courses?
Yes — Skool has a Classroom feature with video lessons. What it lacks is in-lesson quizzes and assessments, completion certificates, fill-in-the-blank questions, and native event scheduling with RSVPs. HiveLearn includes all of those.
Does Skool take payments?
Yes — Skool supports paid memberships via Stripe. Hobby ($9/mo) charges a 10% transaction fee; Pro ($99/mo) charges 2.9% + $0.30, plus a 1% platform fee on individual sales over $899. Both are uncapped. HiveLearn caps rev share monthly on every paid tier.
Can I migrate from Skool to HiveLearn?
Yes. Member import is self-serve — export your Skool members CSV (Members → Export) and upload it in HiveLearn; we add existing users and email an invite to everyone else automatically. Course content can be re-uploaded, and concierge migration is offered on Pro+ at no extra cost.
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Competitor pricing and feature claims verified as of May 6, 2026 against each provider's public pricing page. Pricing changes frequently — check the source for current numbers.
Ready to make the switch?
Start free — no credit card, no time limit on the Starter plan. Upgrade when the math makes sense for your revenue.