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A learning community with thousands of project-based classes in design, illustration, business, and more.
Skillshare is an online learning platform focused on creative skills — illustration, design, photography, video, writing, and creative business — with more than 35,000 classes taught by working practitioners. Classes are short and project-based: you watch, then make something, and share it with the community for feedback.
Key Features
- 35,000+ classes on creative skills
- Project-based learning with community feedback
- Classes taught by working practitioners
- Offline downloads on the app
- Covers illustration, design, photo, video, and writing
- 7-day free trial for new members
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | $167.88/yr | $13.99 a month billed annually. Full library access, offline downloads. |
| Monthly | About $32/mo | Month-to-month billing through the app; much more expensive than annual. |
| Teams | $159/user/yr | For businesses with 5 or more users. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: No free plan — paid plans only.
Best for: creative learners who want practical, project-based classes.
Popular with: Designers, Students, Writers
Popular with: Designers, Students, Writers
How it works
The platform's strength is its creative focus and its teachers. Classes are taught by people who do the work for a living, from well-known illustrators to YouTubers and entrepreneurs, and the project-based format means you finish with something to show. It also covers business and productivity topics, but the creative catalogue is the main draw.
Skillshare costs $167.88 a year ($13.99 a month, billed annually) for full access to the library, with a monthly option of about $32 a month through the app and a 7-day free trial. There is no permanent free tier. It is a good pick for creative learners who take several classes a year, though it offers no completion certificates.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Strong creative catalogue with real practitioners
- Project-based format builds a portfolio
- One subscription covers the whole library
- Affordable annual price for frequent learners
✗ Cons
- No permanent free tier — trial only
- No completion certificates
- Monthly billing is much more expensive than annual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Skillshare free?
No — Skillshare has no free plan. Annual $167.88/yr ($13.99/mo billed annually)
What is Skillshare best for?
creative learners who want practical, project-based classes.
What kind of tool is Skillshare?
Skillshare is a Education & Learning tool on VerlumoAI.
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026