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Skillshare vs Thinkific
Skillshare and Thinkific are both course platforms. Fees — Skillshare: Royalty pool based on watch time. Thinkific: Monthly plans, no transaction fees on paid plans.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- Fees — Skillshare: Royalty pool based on watch time. Thinkific: Monthly plans, no transaction fees on paid plans.
- Both pay out via PayPal. Only Thinkific offers Stripe.
- Skillshare is the older platform — founded in 2010, 2 years before Thinkific (2012).
- Skillshare is based in United States, Thinkific in Canada.
Which should you choose?
Choose Thinkific if…
- You want to withdraw via Stripe.
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Skillshare
A subscription learning community focused on creative skills, where teachers publish classes and earn from a r…
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Thinkific
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| Type | Course platforms like Udemy | Course platforms like Udemy |
| Category | Tutoring & Teaching | Tutoring & Teaching |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | Royalty pool based on watch time | Monthly plans, no transaction fees on paid plans |
| Payout speed | Monthly | — |
| Withdraw via | PayPal | PayPal, Stripe |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2010 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | New York, United States | Vancouver, Canada |
| Popularity | 47 views · 0 likes | 75 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Skillshare or Thinkific?
Skillshare: Royalty pool based on watch time. Thinkific: Monthly plans, no transaction fees on paid plans.
Where are Skillshare and Thinkific available?
Skillshare: Worldwide. Thinkific: Worldwide.