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Thinkific vs Skillshare
Thinkific and Skillshare are both course platforms. Fees — Thinkific: Monthly plans, no transaction fees on paid plans. Skillshare: Royalty pool based on watch time.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- Fees — Thinkific: Monthly plans, no transaction fees on paid plans. Skillshare: Royalty pool based on watch time.
- Both pay out via PayPal. Only Thinkific offers Stripe.
- Skillshare is the older platform — founded in 2010, 2 years before Thinkific (2012).
- Thinkific is based in Canada, Skillshare in United States.
Which should you choose?
Choose Thinkific if…
- You want to withdraw via Stripe.
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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 | Monthly plans, no transaction fees on paid plans | Royalty pool based on watch time |
| Payout speed | — | Monthly |
| Withdraw via | PayPal, Stripe | PayPal |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2012 | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, Canada | New York, United States |
| Popularity | 75 views · 0 likes | 47 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Thinkific or Skillshare?
Thinkific: Monthly plans, no transaction fees on paid plans. Skillshare: Royalty pool based on watch time.
Where are Thinkific and Skillshare available?
Thinkific: Worldwide. Skillshare: Worldwide.