Skool Hobby vs Pro: which plan is cheaper? (2026)
The revenue at which Pro's lower rate pays for its higher plan fee.
Above this revenue, Pro keeps more than Hobby.
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Short answer: Skool Pro keeps more once your Skool revenue passes about $1,267.61 a month. Below that, Hobby wins. Hobby costs $9/mo plus 10.0% + $0.30 per sale; Pro costs $99/mo plus 2.9% + $0.30. Both plan prices are unverified on Skool's own pricing page. Last updated .
| Monthly revenue | Hobby take-home | Pro take-home | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | $437.94 | $383.44 | $54.50 |
| $1,000 | $884.88 | $865.88 | $19.00 |
| $1,500 | $1,331.82 | $1,348.32 | $16.50 |
| $2,500 | $2,225.69 | $2,313.19 | $87.50 |
| $5,000 | $4,460.39 | $4,725.39 | $265.00 |
| $10,000 | $8,929.78 | $9,549.78 | $620.00 |
Revenue made of $49 sales, US cards, after plan and transaction fees. The $0.30 per-sale fee is the same on both plans, so the break-even does not depend on price (for sales under $900). Source, checked 2026-10-16.
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When is Skool Pro cheaper than Hobby?
When monthly revenue goes above $1,267.61: the 7.1-point lower rate on Pro then covers its $90 higher plan fee. This holds for sales under $900; Skool Pro is modeled at 3.9% + $0.30 on sales of $900 or more.
What does Skool Hobby cost?
$9/mo plus 10.0% + $0.30 per sale (plan price unverified). Source: https://help.skool.com/article/86-subscriptions-faq, checked 2026-10-16.
What does Skool Pro cost?
$99/mo plus 2.9% + $0.30 per sale (plan price unverified). Skool Pro is modeled at 3.9% + $0.30 on sales of $900 or more. Source: https://help.skool.com/article/86-subscriptions-faq, checked 2026-10-16.
How much do I save on Pro at $5,000 a month?
At $5,000/month in $49 sales, Pro keeps $4,725.39 and Hobby $4,460.39, so Pro saves $265.00 a month.
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