Simple Community Platform

vs Skool

Skool is a simple community platform with a flat $99/month pricing. Here's how it compares to communities.one for clubs and societies.

Feature Breakdown

Side-by-side comparison

How the platforms compare across essential capabilities

Feature
communities.one
Skool
Events & Ticketing
Event creation
Ticket sales
QR code check-in
Member Management
Member directory
Membership applications
Automatic renewals
Task Management
Task management
Kanban boards
Security
Team password vault
Pricing
1% platform fee
Other Features
Community discussions
Online courses
Gamification & leaderboards
Social media publishing
Full support
Partial support
Not available
Why communities.one

What sets us apart

Key features that make a difference for modern clubs and societies

Full Event Management

Skool has basic calendar events. communities.one has ticketing, multiple ticket types, and QR check-in for real events.

Committee Tools

Kanban task boards and password vault for committee operations. Skool is designed for course creators, not committee-run organizations.

Membership Applications

Review applications before members join. Skool doesn't have formal membership application workflows.

Decision Guide

Which platform is right for you?

Honest guidance to help you make the best choice

Choose Skool if you need

  • Online courses with gamification
  • Simple flat-rate pricing ($99/month)
  • Leaderboards and engagement points
  • Course-focused community

Choose communities.one if you want

  • Full event ticketing and check-in
  • Committee task management
  • Membership application workflows
  • Password vault for credentials
The Verdict

Skool is built for course creators who want gamification. communities.one is built for clubs that need events, committees, and operational tools.

If you're selling courses with community, Skool works. If you're running a club with events and committee tasks, communities.one is purpose-built.

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