Thinkific Plus vs. SkillJar
Thinkific Plus delivers a robust enterprise-level feature set without enterprise-level pricing and complexity. G2 research shows that Thinkific Plus excels in several areas including:
- Faster speed to launch (2 months on Thinkific+ vs. 3 months on SkillJar)
- Ability to drive faster ROI (13 month average on Thinkific+ vs. 20 months on SkillJar)
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Thinkific Plus vs. SkillJar
The right tool can help you build, market, and sell an unforgettable education experience worth paying for. Let’s take a look at some of the differences between Thinkific Plus and SkillJar.
Unlimited Student Capacity & Scalability
Both platforms offer quick setup, but Thinkific Plus truly stands out:
- Unconstrained Growth: Benefit from unlimited student capacity, exceptional scalability, and a more reliable 99.5% SLA uptime, ensuring your growth is never limited.
- Drive Revenue: Access advanced e-commerce features like order bumps, subscriptions, and buy-now-pay-later options to boost your business.
- Top-Rated Choice: Consistently rated higher than Skilljar on G2 across almost all categories, making it the clear, user-friendly choice for a thriving learning business.
| Overall | Thinkific Plus | SkillJar |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited courses, students, and more | - | |
| Sell subscriptions your way | ||
| Advanced e-commerce (order bumps, payment plans, free trials) | - | |
| Partner revenue sharing & affiliate reporting | - | |
| AI Instant sales pages + automated marketing | - | |
| Mobile app (SkillJar has mobile responsive design, but no mobile apps) | - | |
| More reliable (99.5% uptime vs SkillJar's 99% SLA) |
Deeper Engagement
Thinkific Plus delivers a standout experience for fostering engagement and learner success:
- Unlimited Communities & Spaces: Enable learners to connect beyond individual courses, promoting peer-to-peer interaction and collaboration.
- Accelerate with AI: Build faster with Thinkific’s AI-powered tools that generate course outlines, lessons, and quizzes in minutes. Support learners with the AI teaching assistant, designed to reduce manual work and improve the learning experience.
- Dynamic Environments: Courses seamlessly sync with communities, creating engaging learning environments enriched by social connections.
- Empower Educators: Utilize tools like a Group Topic Generator, monetizable community memberships, and customizable badges and certificates to boost engagement and revenue.
| Engagement | Thinkific Plus | SkillJar |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Communities & Spaces for learners to form groups | - | |
| Social learning from peers beyond individual courses | - | |
| Courses synced to communities | - | |
| Group Topic Generator | - | |
| Monetizable community memberships | - | |
| Badges, Certificates, etc | ||
| In-course surveys | - | |
| Certificates and expiry |
Craft Compelling Courses with Ease
Creating captivating courses is effortless with Thinkific Plus's powerful course builder and advanced customization tools:
- Intuitive Course Creation: Design interactive and engaging content with ease, with our course builder rated 90% higher than Skilljar on G2.
- Streamlined Process: Features like AI-powered quiz generation, exam resources, and instant sales page creation let you focus on delivering value.
- Complete Customization: Enjoy fully customizable site themes, private labeling, and advanced CSS/HTML editing for a polished, branded experience.
| Courses | Thinkific Plus | SkillJar |
|---|---|---|
| Powerful course builder that's easy to use | ||
| Top notch Instructor-Led Training | ||
| Exam & Quiz resources | - | |
| AI Quiz generator | - | |
| Site themes | ||
| Custom domain | ||
| Advanced CSS/HTML editing | ||
| Private labelling |
"Our previous legacy LMS was more expensive with low user limits, and we were looking to really expand the programs. We were able to scale with Thinkific Plus easily."
Anthony Graham
Product Marketing Manager
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Get started fast. See results sooner. Our user-friendly interface, AI supported content creation and 1:1 onboarding and launch support get you up and running in as little as 30 days — with zero set up fees.
Powerful features for training
Scale your training program with features and tools designed to help your students onboard faster, get more value from your product, and stick around for the long haul.
Courses and communities
Create tailored learning experiences for your customers with a mix of video, quizzes, presentations, PDFs, and online learning communities.
Automation and integration
Use triggers and email notifications to keep customers on track, and integrate with tools like HubSpot, Salesforce, or Zapier for a seamless workflow.
Landing pages
Create aesthetically pleasing, high-converting landing pages in minutes, thanks to built-in AI optimization and seamless integrations.
SCORM compliance
Thinkific is SCORM compliant, allowing for more interactive learning and gamification. For more, lean into advanced customizations with the Plus Expansion Pack.
“Thinkific Plus offers exceptional scalability, enabling businesses to grow their course offerings and student base without any limitations. It can handle unlimited courses, students, and bandwidth, ensuring businesses can expand their e-learning offerings without worrying about technical constraints.”
Guy Marion
Chief Marketing Officer
Thinkific Plus FAQs
What organizations is Thinkific Plus best suited for?
Thinkific Plus is ideal for mid-sized to large enterprises or fast-growing companies that require a scalable solution to manage and expand their online learning programs. Whether you’re looking to train customers, educate clients and partners, or monetize your organization’s expertise, Thinkific Plus offers the flexibility, security, and support needed to manage complex learning needs across various industries, including technology, healthcare, education, and e-commerce.
What does the onboarding process look like?
Your Thinkific Plus onboarding is guided by a dedicated team to help you launch smoothly and scale confidently. Most plans include a structured kickoff with a Launch Specialist to create a project plan and guide you through LMS migration, integration setup, and ensure you’re set up for a successful transition and launch. Once you’re live, your dedicated Customer Success Manager will act as strategic advisors to accelerate your growth and support you with resources and recommendations to help you reach your business goals.
Can I white-label my learning environment to match my company’s branding?
With Thinkific Plus, you can fully white-label your learning platform to reflect your company’s branding. Customize the appearance of your site, including logos, colors, and domain, to provide a seamless brand experience for your learners. This capability ensures that your learning platform functions effectively and aligns perfectly with your brand identity, enhancing credibility and learner trust.
What types of training programs can my business offer and sell on Thinkific Plus?
Thinkific Plus is built to support a wide range of training models - whether you’re educating customers, certifying professionals, or powering a large-scale academy.
Your business can offer and sell:
- Self-paced courses for scalable, on-demand learning
- Continuing education (CE) and certification programs, including assessments, completion tracking, and credentialing
- B2B and enterprise training, with group orders, bulk enrollments, and dedicated cohort management
- Cohort-based programs that combine structured pacing with community and live sessions
- Subscriptions and memberships for ongoing education and recurring revenue
- Live workshops, webinars, and blended learning experiences
- Resource libraries and content hubs for role-based or custom learning paths
What integrations does Thinkific Plus support?
Thinkific Plus integrates with leading CRMs, marketing automation platforms, analytics tools, SSO identity providers, and operational systems. Through our App Store and open API, you can extend your platform with:
- CRM integrations (e.g., HubSpot)
- Payment and commerce tools with TCommerce
- Email and automation platforms
- SSO and user management systems
- Analytics tools
For more information, see this Thinkific Apps and Integrations article in our Help Center.
How is Thinkific Plus priced for scaling organizations?
Thinkific Plus is priced to support organizations that need advanced capabilities, higher learner volumes, and dedicated partnership. Pricing reflects the level of service, integrations, security, and support required to scale - whether you're training thousands of learners, selling B2B, or running a corporate academy.
To receive a tailored quote based on your goals, expected learner volume, and operational needs, connect with our team.
Are there any set-up fees for Thinkific Plus?
There are no hidden setup fees. Thinkific Plus includes onboarding guidance, access to a dedicated Customer Success Manager, as well as launch and migration support to ensure your transition is seamless, transparent, and cost-effective.
What AI tools are available with Thinkific Plus?
Thinkific Plus includes AI tools that help your team build and scale learning products faster. Use AI to create course outlines, quizzes, landing pages, and marketing emails. It also includes access to Thinker, our built-in AI teaching assistant that answers learner questions instantly, helping you scale high-quality learning experiences with ease.
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