Skillshare review

Skillshare ranks ninth for this audience because it is built for creative practice rather than formal credentials. A membership opens all 30k+ classes from 9k+ teachers in illustration, graphic design, animation, film, UI/UX design, music, writing and freelancing, with Learning Paths for structured goals and certificates to mark progress. Members can watch offline and post projects to a community feed for feedback, which suits learners who improve by making things. Skillshare lists 425k+ members and a 4.8 App Store rating. The billing model needs attention: after the trial, the annual membership begins and the full year is charged at once. Its certificates are a record of completion, not an academic credential. Skillshare did not show a USD price on the page we fetched, so the price is pending. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

Creative hobbyists and freelancers learning by project

Price

Annual membership billed in full after a trial. See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• 30k+ classes from 9k+ teachers
• Learning Paths for structured goals
• Certificates to mark completed learning
• Offline viewing for members
• Community feed to post projects and get feedback

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Unlimited access to all classes with one membership
• Strength: Teachers include working illustrators, designers and filmmakers
• Strength: 4.8 App Store rating listed by Skillshare
• Weakness: Annual membership is billed for the full year after the trial
• Weakness: Certificates carry less weight with employers than university credentials
• Weakness: No USD price was visible on the page we checked

Key facts

• Classes: 30k+
• Teachers: 9k+
• Members: 425k+

Where it ranks

Skillshare is No. 9 in our Best Online Course Platforms For Learners verdict.