Mighty Networks vs Skool
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Platform fee
$41/mo + 3% · monthly subscription plus transaction fee
$9/mo + 10% or $99/mo · Hobby: 10% transaction. Pro: ~0%
Payout speed
weekly
weekly
Minimum payout
Stripe default
Stripe default
Countries
Wherever Stripe operates
Stripe-supported countries
Email list export
Full access
Full access
Custom domain
Yes (custom domain on paid plans)
Yes (subdomain)
Community features
Spaces, live streaming, events, DMs, AI Co-Host
Forum feed, events, gamified levels
Best for
Course creators and coaches wanting community plus cohort learning with a branded mobile app
Coaches, course creators, and exclusive community builders
Mighty Networks vs Skool: which one wins?
Mighty Networks charges $41/mo + 3% (monthly subscription plus transaction fee) versus Skool at $9/mo + 10% or $99/mo (Hobby: 10% transaction. Pro: ~0%).
On payout speed, Mighty Networks pays weekly while Skool pays weekly. No difference here.
For audience ownership, Mighty Networks 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: Mighty Networks suits course creators and coaches wanting community plus cohort learning with a branded mobile app. Skool fits coaches, course creators, and exclusive community builders.