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PAID Skool Review (2026): Is It Worth Joining?

  • Joshua Hoole
  • 39/100 data score
  • 1.1K members
  • $9/month
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Last updated August 10, 2026 · Reviewed by Review Member Editorial Team

PAID at a glance

Quick facts about PAID: pricing, format, level, platform and guarantee
Pricing$9/month
Format9 courses + 81 modules + community feed (hosted on Skool)
Skill levelBeginner
PlatformSkool.com
Free trialNo free trial
Money-back guaranteeNo stated guarantee
Members1,053 members
Posts published343
Admins2
Our score39 / 100 on published Skool metrics

What is PAID and who is it for?

Learn How to Master AI Cinematic Images & Videos, then get PAID for it.

PAID is a $9/month community hosted on Skool and run by Joshua Hoole. Its public Skool page reports 1,053 members, 343 posts, a classroom of 9 courses and 81 modules, and the community has been running since June 2026. Joshua Hoole describes it this way: “⭐️ The only community you need for mastering AI Cinematic videos”

About the creator: who is Joshua Hoole?

Joshua Hoole, creator of PAID

Joshua Hoole

A 25-year-old AI & 3D VFX artist that has ran a 7 figure production company for the past 5 years. Working with brands like Nike, Adidas, and more.

What's included inside PAID?

The list below is taken from Joshua Hoole's own description of the community on Skool. These are the creator's claims about what a membership includes — we have not independently verified them.

  • Only 5 spots left at $9/month

  • Limited time: Save 40% on the yearly plan

  • Guided step-by-step roadmap

  • How I create realistic AI cinematics

  • Unlimited FREE creative support and ideas

  • Curated frameworks that make AI look real

  • Create content businesses actually pay for

  • Personal 1-on-1 feedback

PAID pros and cons

Pros

  • Low entry price at $9/month
  • Active mid-sized community (1,053 members)
  • Substantial classroom — 9 courses across 81 modules

Cons

  • Launched recently, so there is a limited track record
  • Skool does not offer a platform-wide refund policy — terms are set by the creator

How PAID scores on the data

Data score

39/100

Every community is scored on the same six published metrics, with the same weights. Here is exactly how this number was calculated.

Community size25% weight
60

1,053 members

Discussion volume20% weight
54

343 posts

Engagement per member20% weight
16

0.33 posts per member

Course depth20% weight
37

9 courses, 81 modules

Moderation team8% weight
33

2 admins

Track record8% weight
5

2 months on Skool

Data score v1.0.0. Price and affiliate commission are deliberately excluded — scoring on either would build our own revenue into the ranking.

PAID Skool review FAQ

How much does PAID cost?

PAID costs $9/month, billed through Skool. This figure was read directly from the community's Skool page on 2026-08-10, and creators can change pricing at any time.

How many members does PAID have?

PAID has 1,053 members according to its public Skool page. Member counts on Skool include everyone who has joined, not only those active in the last month.

Who runs PAID?

PAID is run by Joshua Hoole. In their own words: “A 25-year-old AI & 3D VFX artist that has ran a 7 figure production company for the past 5 years. Working with brands like Nike, Adidas, and more.”

What's inside PAID?

The Skool classroom lists 9 courses containing 81 modules, alongside the community feed. The detailed breakdown below is taken from the creator's own description of the community.

Is PAID worth it?

PAID scores 39 out of 100 on our data model, which weighs community size, discussion volume, engagement per member, course depth, moderation and track record. Its strongest signal is community size (1,053 members). Weigh that against the $9/month price before joining.

Final verdict: is PAID worth it in 2026?

39/100

data score

PAID scores below average with 39 out of 100. Its strongest signals are community size (1,053 members) and discussion volume (343 posts). The weakest is track record (2 months on Skool).

At $9/month it sits at the low end of Skool pricing. Every figure on this page is read from the community's public Skool page and re-checked each time we refresh the directory.

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