Skool vs Stan Store
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Platform fee
$9/mo + 10% or $99/mo · Hobby: 10% transaction. Pro: ~0%
$29-$99/mo · monthly, 0% transaction
Payout speed
weekly
instant
Minimum payout
Stripe default
Stripe default
Countries
Stripe-supported countries
Stripe/PayPal-supported
Email list export
Full access
Full access
Custom domain
Yes (subdomain)
Limited (stan.store/you)
Community features
Forum feed, events, gamified levels
Built-in communities on Pro
Best for
Coaches, course creators, and exclusive community builders
Instagram/TikTok creators selling coaching, courses, and digital products
Skool vs Stan Store: which one wins?
Skool charges $9/mo + 10% or $99/mo (Hobby: 10% transaction. Pro: ~0%) versus Stan Store at $29-$99/mo (monthly, 0% transaction).
On payout speed, Skool pays weekly while Stan Store pays instant. For creators where cashflow matters, the faster cadence usually wins.
For audience ownership, Skool offers full access email export and Stan Store offers full access. Email portability matters most for creators planning to migrate later or build a list independent of any single platform.
Best for: Skool suits coaches, course creators, and exclusive community builders. Stan Store fits instagram/tiktok creators selling coaching, courses, and digital products.