Skool alternatives

Skool: Community platform with courses, a calendar and leaderboards.

Skool is simple, but it offers little control over design and runs everything on its own platform. These community tools add branding, courses or open source.

Last updated September 25, 2026

5 alternatives to Skool

Circle

Circle gives you more design control, with courses, events and paid memberships.
- Paid
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made in United States
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Mighty Networks

Mighty Networks offers branded mobile apps for your community.
- Paid
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made in United States
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Discord

Discord is free and great for chat, but it has no courses or payments.
- Freemium
- Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
- Made in United States
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Kajabi

Kajabi is built for selling courses and coaching, with a community included.
- Paid
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made in United States
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Discourse

Discourse is open-source forum software that you can self-host.
- Freemium
- Web
- Made in United States
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Skool alternatives compared

Product	Pricing	Platforms	Made in
Circle	Paid	Web, iOS, Android	United States
Mighty Networks	Paid	Web, iOS, Android	United States
Discord	Freemium	Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android	United States
Kajabi	Paid	Web, iOS, Android	United States
Discourse	Freemium	Web	United States

Skool alternatives: frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Skool?

Popular alternatives to Skool are Circle, Mighty Networks and Discord. You can compare their pricing, platforms and the country they're made in on this page.

Is there a free alternative to Skool?

Yes. Discord and Discourse have a free plan.

Which Skool alternatives work on iPhone and Android?

Circle, Mighty Networks, Discord and Kajabi have apps for both iPhone and Android.