Remote Work · head to head
Mmhmm vs Skillshare
The short version
- Only Skillshare has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Mmhmm renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to; Skillshare limited language support available compared to Udemy which offers 75 languages
- They diverge on capability: Mmhmm covers Custom layouts, Skillshare covers Video classes.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Mmhmm and Skillshare actually diverge.
| Attribute | Mmhmm | Skillshare |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $10/month | Free |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows | Web, iOS, Android |
| Category | Remote Work | LMS |
| Founded | 2020 | 2010 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Mmhmm
- Custom layouts
- Screen sharing
- Virtual backgrounds
- Picture-in-picture
- Recording
- Zoom
- Google Meet
- Microsoft Teams
Only in Skillshare
- Video classes
- Class projects
- Discussions
- Offline viewing
- Mobile learning
- Workshops
- Curated paths
- Teacher studio
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Mmhmm
- Putting a presenter on screen over slides during a video callnot Skillshare
- Recording a screen walkthrough up to an hournot Skillshare
- Adding effects and reactions to a webcam feednot Skillshare
- Collecting materials for a meeting in a shared stacknot Skillshare
Skillshare
- Skill developmentnot Mmhmm
- Creative projectsnot Mmhmm
- Career growthnot Mmhmm
- Side hustlesnot Mmhmm
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Mmhmm
- Renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to
- Screen recordings are capped at one hour
- Windows support requires Windows 10 or 11
- Pricing is not shown on the product pages
Skillshare
- Limited language support available compared to Udemy which offers 75 languages
- Focus on creative skills means limited technical or professional development courses
- Video quality and instructor expertise varies across courses
Pricing, plan by plan
Mmhmm
$10/month- Individual$10/month
- Single user
- Unlimited meetings and recordings
- No storage or time limits
- Individual Annual$120/year
- Single user
- 17% savings vs monthly billing
- Team$10/month
- Per-seat billing
- Admin dashboard
- Centralized billing
- Team Annual$120/year
- Per-seat billing
- 17% savings vs monthly
Skillshare
Free- FreeFree
- Select free classes
- Class projects
- Premium$13.99/month
- All classes
- Offline viewing
- No ads
- Teams$undefined/month
- Team management
- Analytics
- Custom content
Which should you pick?
Choose Mmhmm if
- You need custom layouts.
- You work on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
- You also want screen sharing.
Choose Skillshare if
- You need video classes.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want class projects.
Questions people ask
- Is Mmhmm or Skillshare better?
- Neither clearly leads. Mmhmm starts at $10/month and Skillshare at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Mmhmm or Skillshare?
- Skillshare has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $10/month for Mmhmm and Free for Skillshare.
- Does Mmhmm or Skillshare run on more platforms?
- Mmhmm runs on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows. Skillshare runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Skillshare for free?
- Yes. Skillshare has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mmhmm starts at $10/month.
- What is Mmhmm best used for?
- Mmhmm is most often used for putting a presenter on screen over slides during a video call, recording a screen walkthrough up to an hour, adding effects and reactions to a webcam feed, collecting materials for a meeting in a shared stack. Of those, putting a presenter on screen over slides during a video call and recording a screen walkthrough up to an hour are not what Skillshare is typically brought in for.
- What can Mmhmm do that Skillshare cannot?
- Mmhmm covers Custom layouts, Screen sharing, Virtual backgrounds, Picture-in-picture. Skillshare covers Video classes, Class projects, Discussions, Offline viewing.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Mmhmm: How much does Airtime cost?
Airtime (formerly mmhmm) costs 10 USD/month for Individual plan or 120 USD/year with annual billing providing 17% savings. Team plans also charge 10 USD per seat per month or 120 USD per seat per year.
SourceSkillshare: How much does Skillshare cost?
Skillshare Premium membership costs $167.88 per year (about $13.99 per month) when billed annually, or $17.99 to $32 per month when paying month-to-month. New members receive a free trial before billing begins.
SourceMmhmm: Is there a free trial?
Yes, a 14-day free trial is available with full access to Creator, Camera, and Stacks. Recorder feature is limited to 5 recordings of 5 minutes each during trial. No credit card required.
SourceSkillshare: What topics does Skillshare cover?
Skillshare offers more than 30,000 project-based classes in design, illustration, photography, video, writing, marketing, and productivity. Courses often include downloadable resources like templates, brushes, and design files.
SourceMmhmm: What are the seat limits?
Individual plan supports single user; Team plan uses per-seat billing with volume discounts available for 20+ users under Enterprise plan.
SourceSkillshare: Can I download Skillshare classes for offline viewing?
Yes, Skillshare Premium members can download classes for offline viewing, allowing you to watch content anywhere without an internet connection.
SourceSkillshare: Does Skillshare offer certificates?
Yes, Skillshare classes include certificates of completion as part of the project-based learning model, allowing you to track and share your learning progress.
SourceSkillshare: Is there a free tier on Skillshare?
Skillshare offers a free one-month trial to new users who provide card details. After the trial, a paid subscription is required for continued access.
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