Fourthwall vs Skool
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Platform fee
0-5% · 0% on merch, 5% on digital
$9/mo + 10% or $99/mo · Hobby: 10% transaction. Pro: ~0%
Payout speed
monthly
weekly
Minimum payout
$25
Stripe default
Countries
Stripe-supported
Stripe-supported countries
Email list export
Full access
Full access
Custom domain
Yes (custom + free .store on Pro)
Yes (subdomain)
Community features
Member-only posts, Discord integrations
Forum feed, events, gamified levels
Best for
YouTubers running merch plus membership tiers from one homebase
Coaches, course creators, and exclusive community builders
Fourthwall vs Skool: which one wins?
Fourthwall charges 0-5% (0% on merch, 5% on digital) versus Skool at $9/mo + 10% or $99/mo (Hobby: 10% transaction. Pro: ~0%).
On payout speed, Fourthwall pays monthly while Skool pays weekly. For creators where cashflow matters, the faster cadence usually wins.
For audience ownership, Fourthwall offers full access email export and Skool offers full access. Email portability matters most for creators planning to migrate later or build a list independent of any single platform.
Best for: Fourthwall suits youtubers running merch plus membership tiers from one homebase. Skool fits coaches, course creators, and exclusive community builders.