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Geneva vs Skool

Geneva and Skool are both community platforms tools aimed at creators. Only Geneva has a free plan.

Geneva

Group chat communities app, shut down in 2025

Skool

Community + courses + gamification in one

PricingFreePaid · $9
Starting priceNot published$9/mo
Free planYesNo
Free trial—14 days
Built forCreatorsCreators
Platformsweb, ios, androidweb, ios, android
CountryUS · 2020US · 2019
Rating——

Choose Geneva if

Nobody; the standalone app no longer exists.

  • Was free
  • Friendly design
  • Mobile-first

Look elsewhere if: Any group; use Bumble BFF, Discord or WhatsApp Communities instead.

Choose Skool if

Coaches and creators who want a simple, engaging paid community.

  • Simple and fast to launch
  • Gamification drives engagement
  • Flat pricing on Pro

Look elsewhere if: Brands wanting custom design or complex learning features (Circle, Thinkific).

Geneva vs Skool pricing

Geneva

  • Free$0No fees

Skool

  • Hobby$9/mo10% transaction fee; unlimited members and courses
  • Pro$99/mo2.9% transaction fee, custom URL

Geneva · Key features

  • Chat rooms (historical)
  • Forums (historical)
  • Audio and video rooms (historical)
  • Events (historical)
  • Mobile apps (historical)
  • Free (historical)

Cons

  • Standalone app shut down
  • Members moved to Bumble BFF
  • No longer developed

Skool · Key features

  • Community feed with categories
  • Classroom for courses and lessons
  • Calendar for events and calls
  • Gamification with points and leaderboards
  • Paid memberships via built-in payments
  • Skool discovery network

Cons

  • Limited branding and customization
  • Basic course features
  • No native email marketing

Geneva vs Skool: FAQ

Do Geneva and Skool have a free plan?

Geneva has a free plan. Skool has no free plan, a 14-day free trial.

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