The Showdown

Skillsharevsalt-room

Why pay monthly fees for Skillshare when you can self-host alt-room for free? Let's look at the facts.

Skillshare

The Expensive Option

  • Closed Source (Black box)
  • Expensive monthly fees per user
  • Data stored on their servers
WINNER

alt-room

The Freedom Choice

  • 100% Open Source Code
  • Free forever (Self-hosted)
  • You own your data completely
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10 people
150100200+
$

*Estimated standard pricing for Skillshare. Adjust if needed.

Estimated Annual Waste
$1,440
Monthly Burn Rate$120
5-Year Projection$7,200
Cost with Self-Hosted$0
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Calculations based on 10 users at $12/mo.

Detailed Breakdown

0
High recurring supply costs
Zero chemical/paper waste
1
Requires ventilation and PPE
No chemical exposure
2
Requires physical studio access
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