Cohorta vs Skool
Cohorta vs Skool: which platform should you choose?
Cohorta is an all-in-one platform for courses, cohort programmes, community and events under your own brand. Skool is a community-first platform with simple gamification, one flat plan and a basic course area. Choose Cohorta if you need full courses, cohorts and certificates. Choose Skool if a gamified community and one simple price are what matter most.
Comparison updated: May 2026. Competitor information checked against their public pages; Skool may have changed things since.
Comparison table
| Feature | Cohorta | Skool |
|---|---|---|
| Full course module (modules, lessons, quizzes) | Yes | Basic |
| Community and posts | Yes | Core strength |
| Gamification (points, levels, leaderboard) | Yes | Yes |
| Cohort programmes (schedule, live calls) | Yes | Calendar only |
| Events with registration | Yes | Calendar, no registration |
| Certificates | Yes | No |
| Pricing model | Plans by size, free plan | One flat plan |
Updated May 2026. Always check competitors’ official pricing pages, as prices and features change.
When to choose Skool
Your business runs on a gamified community with a leaderboard and you want one simple price. A basic course area is enough, and you value Skool’s deliberately minimal setup.
When to choose Cohorta
You need a real course module with modules, lessons, quizzes, assignments and certificates, plus cohort programmes with a schedule and live calls. You want gamification too, but as part of a wider learning platform under your brand.
Frequently asked questions
Does Cohorta have gamification like Skool?
Yes. Members earn points for real activity (posts, comments, completed lessons and courses, event attendance, daily visits), move up levels, collect badges, build streaks and appear on a leaderboard. You switch it on with one toggle for the whole workspace.
Can I move my members from Skool?
Yes. Export your member list from Skool and invite everyone to Cohorta from a CSV file. Community structure and posts need to be set up again by hand.
Which pricing model works out better?
Skool charges one flat price whatever the size of your community. Cohorta has a free plan and paid plans from 69 EUR a month that grow with your needs, and a platform fee on sales that falls to 0% on Scale. For a small group Cohorta usually costs less; for a very large community Skool’s flat price can be simpler.
Which has the stronger course module?
Cohorta. It offers modules, lessons, quizzes, assignments, drip content and certificates, plus cohort programmes. Skool focuses on community, with a deliberately simple course area.
Try Cohorta instead of Skool
Book a demo and we will show you how to move your content and members across. 30 minutes, no sales pitch.