Cost Breakdown
Monthly
$14
Yearly
$168
5 Years
$839
10 Years
$1,679
Reality check: Over the next decade, you'll spend $1,679 on Skillshare Premium. That's equivalent to 112 meals out, or 34 books.
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Known Issues
Free trial requires credit card and auto-converts to annual plan at full price. Easy to forget about the trial expiration.
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Total spent on Skillshare Premium
$839.4
$13.99/mo × 12 months × 5 years
What you could OWN instead:
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You own: 8+
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The subscription trap: After 5 years, you've spent $839.4but own nothing. Cancel anytime and it's like you never subscribed. With ownership, you build a collection that lasts.
Instead, You Could Buy
With $14/month, here's what you could own instead:
- YouTube tutorials are free
- 1 year: Udemy courses on sale (~$50)
- 6 months: Art supplies to practice (~$80)
- After 10 years: $1,679 for rented videos
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