In this article, we talk all things Skillshare costs, pricing and everything in between. If you’ve spent anytime browsing the Skillshare homepage, you’ll have noticed that you won’t be able to find any information about its costs and subscription plans.
The only way to access the platform is by clicking on the “Get Started for Free” button and from there you’ll be able to sign up to Skillshare. I’m sure that still leaves you with a bunch of unanswered questions like; How much is Skillshare? Do I have to sign up for one year? What’s its refund policy?
That’s where we step in, I myself have signed up for a Skillshare membership, taken a bunch of classes and know how its subscription plan works. If you have the time, please read on as I explain in detail about Skillshare costs, memberships, refund policy and more.
Skillshare Costs Summary
Skillshare offers a monthly membership for $29 USD or an annual membership plan costing $99 USD (working out at $8.25 USD a month). When you first sign up to Skillshare you’ll be entitled to a 30-day free trial, once that finishes, you’ll be charged for either the monthly or annual, depending on which plan you choose. Be mindful that when you do sign up to Skillshare you’ll need to enter your card details to get access to the free trial. As well as individual plans, Skillshare offers memberships for teams and organizations of any size, Skillshare for Teams costs $159 USD per user, per year. Skillshare does offer a refund policy on its annual memberships, so if you do change your mind, you have 14 days to request your refund after the charge has been processed.
Table Summary Of Skillshare Costs
To sum up Skillshare costs, when you first sign up you’ll get a 1-month free trial. It offers a monthly subscription plan for $29 USD or an annual plan for $99 USD. If you decide within 14 days of your free trial that you no longer want to continue, your subscription plan, you won’t be charged anything. If you decide to cancel your membership plan, it won’t be renewed at the end of your monthly or annual billing cycle.
| Premium Plan | Team Plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription Plans |
(per user/per year) |
|
| Free trial | 30 days | No |
| Billing cycle | Monthly OR Annually | Annually |
| Transfer membership to another learner | No | Yes |
| Classes | Unlimited Access to 35,000+ classes | Unlimited Access to 35,000+ classes |
| Option to Pause | No | No |
| Classes Refunds | Within 14 days | No |
| Cancellation Policy |
To cancel your membership, means it will not be renewed at the end of your billing cycle. |
Cancelling your membership, will result in your membership not being renewed at the end of your billing cycle.
|
Is Skillshare Free?
The simple answer is YES! But it’s only for the first month.
To get access to a 1-month free trial, you’ll need to create an account with Skillshare you can click on Sign Up and add a valid email address or use your Facebook, Google or Apple account (see image below).
Once you are signed up, you will need to add your card details and choose either a monthly or annual plan. Remember though, you won’t be charged anything until your free trial ends. This may leave you a little apprehensive about signing up. I get it, but if your intention isn’t to continue with a paid Skillshare plan, you are free to cancel at any time. Plus, Skillshare will email you 7 days before your trial ends to remind you.
The 1-month free trial, will give you full access to the Skillshare platform. Be mindful that once the free trial ends, your monthly or annual membership plan will begin, and your card will be charged.
Skillshare free trialWhat's Included in a Skillshare Membership?
So, you are probably asking yourself, what do I actually get with the Skillshare Premium membership?
Firstly, you’ll get unlimited access to all of Skillshare classes, that’s a whooping 35,000+ classes covering a wide range of creative topics from Animation, Graphic Design, Photography and much more.
On top of that, you’ll also be able to enjoy the following with Skillshare Premium;
- Creative Community: Get support and feedback on real, hands-on projects
- Offline Access: Download classes to your smart device with the Skillshare app
- No Ads: Watch your classes with no interruptions
- Supports Teachers: Funds the royalty pool that pays teachers each month
- Perks: Discounts on exciting creative resources, services and benefits
The Skillshare premium membership gives you exclusive discounts on your favorite creative services like Adobe and Squarespace starting at $14 USD a month when you subscribe to the annual plan.
Skillshare Teams Plan
Like most elearning platforms, Skillshare offers a plan for businesses and teams, which gives unlimited access to its 35,000+ classes. The plan is designed for a team or business of any size and each user will have a personalized experience.
The Skillshare For Teams Package is designed to help you and your team build hard and soft creative skills, if your team grows, you can add users to your account, plus you can reassign seats if someone in your team leaves. Skillshare for Teams costs $159 USD per user, per year that is billed annually, there is no monthly option.
The Skillshare for Teams also includes:
- Unlimited access to 35,000+ classes
- Easy-to-use admin capabilities
- A personalized experience for each user
- Casting, offline, and mobile capabilities
- Detailed reporting and analytics
Organizations like Vice, Virgin TV or Staples are clients of Skillshare and provide their employees with access to this platform.
Corporate Gift Cards
If you like the idea of giving your employees something a little different, then the Skillshare corporate gift card maybe the answer. The corporate gift card has a minimum of 25 members and is designed to be a short-term skillshare membership. Not only can they be customized, but they are easy to set up and can be redeemed at anytime of year.
You will need to Contact Sales and specify what you are looking for, and they will be in touch with a customized pricing plan. Skillshare is generously offering a 40% discount on its gift cards, and you can get in touch here to find out more.
Skillshare Corporate Gift Cards
Skillshare Chroma Courses
Skillshare has recently introduced four-week, immersive small group courses called ChromaCourse. The idea of it is to give of small group of learners access to exclusive content from expert teachers with live Q&As that are personalized feedback on your assignments.
Anyone can enroll on a Chroma Course, you don’t need to be a Skillshare member. All you need is access to Slack and Zoom, so you can participate in the live sessions. New Chroma Courses are launched each month and if you find the course you would like to join is full, there is the option to join the waiting list. You can purchase a Chroma Course with a debit or credit card, and then you will receive confirmation of purchase in your email.
Payment Methods & Currencies
Skillshare accepts credit or debit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) plus PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay and SEPA are all available.
Skillshare is available in many currencies, which you can pay for with an annual subscription in your local currency. Check out the table below to see the prices for the most popular currencies.
| Currency | Monthly Plan | Annual Plan |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollars ($) | $29 USD | $99 USD |
| Pounds (£) | £24 | £78 |
| Euros (€) | €27 | €90 |
| Canadian Dollars (CA$) | $40 CA | $132 CA |
Skillshare for Schools
Skillshare offers special and discounted pricing for high school and higher education institutions who are looking to purchase 20 seats or more. These special packages will give young students the opportunity to switch traditional textbook learning to the full library of courses on categories like graphic design, leadership, web development and much more.
If you are interested in discussing plans and discounts for your school or University, then you can contact Skillshare for a free consultation to find out more.
Scholarships
Skillshare offers a selection of Scholarships that give eligible applicants a discount or access to a Skillshare membership for one year. It is currently offering a selection of scholarships from 50% off a one-year membership for College and University students to furloughed workers in the UK.
The application process seems really straightforward. All you need is your name, email and explaining why you are eligible for the Scholarship
Financial Aid
There are a couple of ways in which Skillshare makes the resources available to those with financial needs:
- Every student that has a valid .edu email address will have a 50% discount on the Skillshare Premium cost.
- The One for One Skillshare policy means that for each premium subscriber they donate a free membership to those in need of financial help.
To apply for a Skillshare scholarship, you’ll need to follow these steps:
- Create a free Skillshare account
- Submit the scholarship form and explain how you will use what you’ll learn at Skillshare. Submit a summary of your financial situation.
- Wait for the Skillshare confirmation
- If approved, enjoy access to Skillshare for 1 year for free
The scholarships are awarded at the beginning of each month, you’ll receive an email from Skillshare if selected. Be aware that you’ll need to be over 13 years old to apply for a scholarship at Skillshare.
If you’d like to help someone with limited financial resources by giving them access to Skillshare, you can become a benefactor to sponsor students.
How To Cancel Skillshare
You’ll be able to cancel your Skillshare premium membership at any time. To cancel your membership, you’ll need to follow a few easy steps.
1. Click on Account Settings
2. Then select Payments
3. Finally, click on Cancel Membership
Once you click on Cancel Membership, you will instantly lose access to the premium membership (including all the classes and access). If you cancel before the end of your free trial, you won’t be charged anything.
Skillshare Refunds
Skillshare only offers refunds on its membership plans. To get your full refund, you must contact Skillshare within 7 days after the charge has been processed, and it can take up to 14 business days to receive your refund. Sadly, they do not offer refunds if you choose the monthly membership (e.g. paying month to month).
If you click Start your free month (see image above) for the Skillshare Premium you agree to be charged after that 1 month finished. If you do decide to cancel before the 1 month has finished, you won’t be charged.
If you purchase Skillshare via a third party (e.g. Google Play or Apple), you’ll have to contact them in order to request a refund or cancellations – Skillshare won’t be able to help you here.
Sadly, there aren’t any refunds available on any of the Teams plans.
Skillshare Costs: Last Thoughts
Alright, we’ve reviewed Skillshare costs, and we’ve seen that:
- It’s reasonably priced for the content you have access to
- The Skillshare prices and plans are easy to digest
This popular platform is focused on improving or learning new (creative) skills and if you are an individual you get to try out the free trial before committing to the annual premium membership. The premium membership plan costs $99 USD annually and gives you full access to the 35,000+ classes, the community and offline viewing. I leave you here with Skillshare’s strengths and weaknesses as a summary of the platform to decide if it’s right for you.
Skillshare Pros
- Free Trial: A free trial is offered as soon as you sign up to Skillshare, providing full access to the platform and its 34k classes.
- Affordable: Skillshare’s subscription plan is reasonably priced for what the platform offers you with its wide range of 34,000 classes that can help you learn a new skill or develop an existing one.
- Interactive: Skillshare’s classes are interactive that engage learners with projects and assignments to submit.
- Engaged Community: The platform has an active and involved community where users can interact, ask questions and receive feedback from peers.
Skillshare Cons
- No Accreditation: As Skillshare’s classes are created by individuals, they aren’t accredited by an external University or Organization. If accreditation is necessary, it’s worth considering platforms like Coursera.
- Instructor Quality: Since Skillshare classes are designed by individuals, the quality may vary from class to class. Make sure you do your research and due diligence before signing up for a class.
If you are a business or team, you can check out Skillshare Teams Plan. It costs $159 USD per user, per year and is designed for a team or business of any size.
If a more comprehensive review on Skillshare is what you are looking for, then give it a read here. I hope you have a clearer understanding of what the different Skillshare costs are and which plan you should choose.
Please leave a comment below if you have any questions, and I’ll do my best to help you out.
Skillshare Pricing FAQs
Skillshare offers both a monthly and annual membership plan, which you’ll need to choose at checkout. You’ll also be required to enter your card details at this point, but be mindful you won’t be charged anything until your 30-day free trial has ended. On top of that, Skillshare offers a refund policy if you contact them within 14 days of signing up to your Skillshare membership plan.
38 comments
sayyid Tirmizi
1 December 2024, 16:08
This is the second time I have been charged with my consent Please refund my money Your reputation is more important hence you should take care of your customer . This happed last year also I was charged $99
Catherine Cooke
6 December 2024, 11:11
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Linda Horton
25 November 2024, 03:11
Besides paying for the subscription, are you charged for the individual classes? If so is it a monthly charge and how long do you have access to the class?
Catherine Cooke
27 November 2024, 11:05
Hey Linda, Thank you for your comment. At Skillshare you can subscribe to either a monthly or annual plan, you shouldn’t be then charged for an individual class on top of that. Skillshare doesn’t have the option of purchasing an individual class. I hope that helps to clarify Skillshares offerings.
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kat mcgee
21 April 2023, 19:07
how do I cancel an annual membership I accidentally signed for when I wanted to try a class which I did not realize ended in one month and thought id be able to go back to it as tike allowed??
Heather
21 November 2022, 21:10
Can’t believe how expensive skillshare has become. As usual, as with other platforms it ,only allows access to those people who have money to spare, shame on you!!!
Catherine Cooke
22 November 2022, 17:13
Hey Heather, Thanks for your comment and sad to hear you are disappointed with their subscription plans. My best recommendation is that they do offer a 1-month free trial which you could try out and cancel before the month ends so that you aren’t charged 🙂
Heather
22 November 2022, 17:24
Thanks Catherine, I just don’t understand why Skillshare has increased so much since I subscribed a year ago. I used to be able to get offers/discounts but they are not available anymore either. Does the one month free trial include the premium option do you know?
Catherine Cooke
22 November 2022, 18:18
Skillshare changed its pricing model a while back and now only offers a premium subscription for individual learners. Yes, the free trial is the premium Skillshare plan, but be mindful you will need to enter your card details when you first sign up. Then you can cancel before the free trial ends if you don’t want to continue. You can try out Skillshare Premium here 🙂
Jenn
17 September 2022, 17:36
Actually, the premium is 180 a year
Catherine Cooke
18 September 2022, 13:23
Thanks Jenn, for letting me know. I will make sure to update the pricing review 🙂
Diane
1 March 2022, 13:06
Does Skillshare have monthly subscription in India? While creating a new skillshare account, I was asked to update payment details for annual subscription only. There was no option for a monthly subscription.
Catherine Cooke
2 March 2022, 18:46
Hey Diane. Sadly, Skillshare doesn’t offer monthly subscriptions anymore. It only offers its premium memberships with the annual subscription plan that does include a 7 day free trial. Good luck with your decision 🙂
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17 February 2022, 02:32
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17 February 2022, 13:19
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Sandra Dunst
18 October 2021, 12:45
Can a mother and daughter be on the same plan or those two separate plants?
Catherine Cooke
20 October 2021, 09:14
Thanks for your comment, Sandra. Skillshare’s plans are designed for individuals. I hope that answers your question. Good luck and happy learning 🙂