codoc

codoc adds reader payments to an existing publishing site, giving creators a way to sell individual content, ongoing subscriptions, or tips without moving their publishing operation elsewhere. It is aimed at publishers, bloggers, and web service operators with an audience they want to monetize directly. Its strongest fit is a site that needs straightforward paid access; publishers needing API management or buyer email access will have to budget for Pro.

Overview

codoc can be added to WordPress and HTML sites with an embedded tag, and it also offers a WordPress plugin. Hatena Blog and custom HTML or CMS sites are supported. That makes it a practical option for publishers who want payments layered onto their current site, though deeper integration with a publisher’s own CMS depends on the Pro API.

Its sales model covers one-time content purchases, subscriptions, and tips. Readers can pay by credit or debit card, prepaid credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or convenience store payment. Card details go directly to Stripe or CREDIX and are not stored on codoc’s servers.

Key features

Creators can sell articles, videos, and audio one item at a time, or set subscriptions to renew monthly or annually. A free trial can be attached to a paid subscription; billing starts automatically when the trial ends unless the subscriber cancels. This gives publishers a way to let readers sample ongoing access, but the automatic billing transition should be clear at sign-up.

Paid content is stored and delivered by codoc, then shown through JavaScript after payment or login authentication. This provides a payment-gated delivery path for existing sites. REST API access for managing article and subscription plan information requires Pro, so the free plan is a weaker fit for publishers who need to connect codoc closely to a custom CMS.

Pro also includes a dedicated email support desk. The maker offers paid WordPress setup and design customization, which may help publishers who want assistance with implementation, though those services are separate from the stated monthly plan price.

Pricing

The free codoc plan costs nothing. It includes general sales functions, but content gifts and buyer messages have quantity limits. Sales incur a 15% fee, and each payout has a 300円 transfer fee. This is the lower-commitment way to start selling, but the transaction and payout charges matter for creators expecting frequent withdrawals or meaningful sales volume.

codoc pro costs ¥9,800 a month, billed at 9,800円/月. It adds API access, the ability to obtain buyer email addresses, buyer interface design changes, and private accounts. The sales fee remains 15%, so Pro makes most sense when its management and account controls are useful to the publishing workflow; it does not reduce the stated fee on sales.

Standard account limits include a 50,000円 maximum for single-item and subscription prices, 10,000円 for tips, and 100 messages per send. The pricing note also includes a 14-day trial. These caps are relevant for publishers setting premium prices, soliciting larger tips, or sending frequent buyer messages.

Platforms

codoc is available on the web and through an extension, with API access available on Pro. Its site integrations cover WordPress, Hatena Blog, and custom HTML or CMS sites. API and extension support make it relevant to publishers with a more tailored setup, while the free plan is centered on the general sales functions.

Who it's for

codoc suits independent publishers, bloggers, and web service operators who already have a website and want to charge readers for specific content or continuing access. It is especially appropriate when a WordPress plugin or a simple embedded tag covers the integration need. It is less compelling for publishers whose economics depend on minimizing transaction fees, or whose CMS workflow requires API management but cannot absorb the Pro subscription.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Supports one-time sales, recurring subscriptions, and tips in one service, giving publishers several ways to monetize an audience.
• Pros: Works with WordPress and HTML sites, with a plugin and paid API option for publishers who need closer CMS integration.
• Pros: Offers multiple payment methods, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and convenience store payment.
• Cons: The 15% sales fee applies on both plans, and the free plan adds a 300円 fee per payout.
• Cons: API management, buyer email access, interface customization, and private accounts require the 9,800円/月 Pro plan.
• Cons: Standard account caps limit item and subscription prices, tip amounts, and messages per send.

Alternatives

For a broader set of options, browse Paywall Software. Pelcro is another freemium choice, with a free plan capped at 100 customers and an Advanced plan priced at $450 a month for up to 2,000 customers; consider it when those customer tiers better match your scale. Cleeng offers a free Merchant Basic plan for up to 10k subscribers, with global payment processing, local tax calculation, and fraud and chargeback management, making it worth considering for publishers prioritizing those capabilities.

Content Credits SDK is a free option for readers considering a micropayment-oriented approach. Milkie is free and open source under the MIT license. Paperwall is free and GPL-3.0 licensed, with self-hosting as an option. Pay-To-View Lite offers a free WordPress plan with fixed rental price and duration, plus a 29.00 USD one-time Pro plan. Pigeon has a free WordPress demo with no transactions and a Publishers plan at $99 a month. PostGate is free with a 5% platform fee on successful transactions, with Stripe processing fees charged separately.

Verdict

Choose codoc if you want to add direct content sales, subscriptions, or tips to a supported website. The free plan covers general sales, while pro is needed for API management and adds buyer email access and interface customization. Compare the 15% sales fee and, on the free plan, the per-payout transfer fee with your expected sales volume.