Mark Novikov breaks down How to Pick Skool Plan: $9 Hobby vs $99 Pro
Which is the best Skool plan for your community? - Hobby Plan vs Pro Plan π This video explains the practical differences between the $9 Hobby Plan and $99 Pro Plan, focusing on pricing, transaction fees, analytics, plugins, branding, webinars, affiliate tools, and custom URLs. Mark Novikov breaks down the recommendation: - Under $1,300/month revenue β Hobby Plan - Over $1,300/month revenue β Pro Plan The video also shows how the Pro Plan creates a cleaner community experience with fewer distractions and more advanced business tools, while the Hobby Plan still provides enough functionality for many creators getting started. Takeaways - $1,300/month is the approximate break-even point between Hobby and Pro - Hobby Plan has lower monthly cost but higher transaction fees - Pro Plan has higher monthly cost but lower transaction fees - Hobby communities include Skool branding and suggested communities - Pro communities provide a cleaner member experience - Webinar functionality is Pro-only - Hobby analytics are limited for traffic source tracking - Pro users can track visitors and conversions by platform - Affiliate commissions are only available on Pro - Advanced integrations and tracking tools are mainly Pro features - Auto DM for new members is one of the most desired Pro plugins - Custom URLs are only available on Pro - Successful communities exist on both plans Timestamps 0:00 Introduction to Hobby vs Pro 0:08 Simple rule for choosing a plan 0:17 $200/month earnings comparison 0:53 $1,300/month break-even example 1:20 $1,500/month comparison 1:30 Community layout walkthrough 1:48 Hobby Plan branding differences 1:56 Suggested communities limitation