Skillshare (Annual) review 2026
Short project-based classes in illustration, design, photography and video from working creatives
Is the Skillshare Worth It?
Best for creative hobbies. For learning to draw, design or shoot, Skillshare's project format works and the community feedback is real. Away from creative work it is thin, and there is nothing to show an employer, which is why it sits at the bottom of a ranking weighted toward careers.
Skillshare Pros & Cons
- Every class ends in a project you post for feedback
- Strong illustration, Procreate, design and photography catalogue
- Cheaper than LinkedIn Learning or Coursera
- Offline viewing on mobile
- No certificates
- Thin outside creative subjects; our Excel course was weak
- Annual billing; monthly plan has been withdrawn
Skillshare at a Glance
Rubric v1: Catalogue 25 · Credentials 20 · Teaching quality 25 · Value 20 · Experience 10. Score = Σ ÷ 10, locked Sep 11, 2026. How we rank.
Where to buy — prices checked Sep 11, 2026
Skillshare specifications
Why it scored 6.1
For learning to draw, design or shoot, Skillshare's project format works and the community feedback is real. Away from creative work it is thin, and there is nothing to show an employer, which is why it sits at the bottom of a ranking weighted toward careers.
Where it loses
Credentials and catalogue outside creative subjects.
Still the right pick for
Hobbyists and creatives.