# Discourse vs Skool

**URL:** <https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-vs-skool/325854>\
**Category:** Comparison\
**Created:** [September 10, 2024, 2:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-vs-skool/325854 "2024-09-10T14:26:11Z")\
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> [@piffy](#):
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> The # 1 thing all these platforms have in common is that you can be non-technical and spin up a space for yourself in seconds for free.

That is absolutely correct.

But deep down, I really believe that this is exactly where Discourse can standout.

1. We are more powerful than any “plug-and-play” platform.
2. We **do** have what they offer. And more. (Or _less_, if that’s your thing).

My initial question is not how to make Discourse as popular as these platforms.  
My question was how we can make it **so engaging for the members** , learning from what these platform got figured out really well.

@MarcP & @piffy

Thank you for your input (especially for the redesigned docs categories!). But we’re obviously looking at it from the different perspectives.

I’m focused more on the end-user/member experience, and you’re focusing on the creators/owners.

I believe that once these features that will keep end-users/members engaged will naturally bring more creators/owners in, even if the bar is set a little higher. Money-wise, if the members will be engaged, creators/owners will want to give them this kind of engaging platform. After all, I’m migrating my users to Discourse after paying thousands of dollars to store my courses on Kajabi.

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