What are the cons of Skool? · The Skoolyard 🧃

What are the cons of Skool?

TLDR: The cons of Skool are no native quizzes, no built-in funnel builder, limited customization, and a monthly platform fee. If you want an all-in-one LMS plus marketing suite, Skool can feel like it’s missing pieces.

1) No native quizzes: If your program depends on tests, certifications, or tracking scores, you will need a workaround (Google Forms, Typeform, etc.).

2) No funnel builder: Skool is not ClickFunnels or Kajabi. Most creators use a separate landing page, then send people into Skool as the home base.

3) Limited customization: Skool is intentionally opinionated. You cannot fully customize layouts, member journeys, or the exact look of your course pages.

4) Not a true resource vault: Skool is great for community + courses, but it is not designed to replace Google Drive or Notion as a massive file library. I keep a resource vault elsewhere and link it from a pinned post or classroom lesson.

5) Monthly cost: Skool has a monthly platform fee of $9 or $99 (pricing can change, so check the current plans before you commit).

If you only remember one thing: Skool is built for community and retention first. The “cons” are mostly what it chooses not to be.

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