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Privato
What Privato is
Privato is a managed platform for distributing private PHP packages through a Composer-compatible registry. Developers can connect GitHub repositories, and Privato syncs releases when they are tagged. Each package needs a valid composer.json file; the example requirements specify PHP ^8.3. Licenses generate unique keys for customers to authenticate with the registry and can determine which package versions are available, how long access lasts, and what happens when a license expires. Stripe processes package payments and manages license activation and renewal. Privato says it adds no transaction fee per Stripe payment, but its plans charge usage fees per sale or license, and Stripe processing fees still apply. Customers can manage package access and keys in a self-service portal. Package pages can include branding, documentation, changelogs, and secure downloads. Webhooks for package events are available on Growth and Scale. Launch costs nothing for one package with a $1.50 per-license fee. Growth costs $12 a month for five packages with a $0.75 per-license fee; Scale costs $30 a month for unlimited packages with a $0.50 per-license fee.
Who it suits
Privato suits developers who distribute premium PHP software as private Composer packages and need licensing, billing, and access controls. Its plan options accommodate different package counts and per-license fees.
What it does well
- Composer-compatible registry for private PHP packages
- Licenses control version access and expiration behavior
- GitHub releases sync when tagged
- Customer portal supports access and license-key management
What to know first
- Packages need a valid composer.json file
- Stripe processing fees still apply
- Plan-based fees apply per sale or license
- Webhooks are limited to Growth and Scale
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | $0 /mo · 1 package · $1.50 per-license fee | Free |
| Growth | $12 /mo · 5 packages · $0.75 per-license fee · simple analytics | $12 a month |
| Scale | $30 /mo · Unlimited packages · $0.50 per-license fee · advanced analytics | $30 a month |
As privato.pub lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Privato combines a private package registry with license controls, Stripe billing, and customer access tools. Compare package limits and per-license fees across plans, and account for Stripe processing fees as well.
Facts from Privato's own pages
- Customer portal
- The platform includes a self-service customer portal for customers to manage package access and license keys. · privato.pub, 11 Oct 2026
- GitHub integration
- Privato syncs releases from connected GitHub repositories when a release is tagged. · privato.pub, 11 Oct 2026
- License keys
- Each license generates a unique key that customers use to authenticate with the Privato registry. · privato.pub, 11 Oct 2026
- Package pages
- Package pages can include branding, documentation, changelogs, and secure downloads. · privato.pub, 11 Oct 2026
- Package requirements
- A package must include a valid composer.json file, and the example requirements specify PHP ^8.3. · privato.pub, 11 Oct 2026
- Payment fees
- Privato says it charges no additional transaction fee per Stripe payment, but charges a plan-based usage fee per sale or license, and Stripe processing fees still apply. · privato.pub, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- Privato says it does not store full credit card information and implements technical and organizational measures to protect personal information, while noting it cannot guarantee absolute security. · privato.pub, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Privato is a managed platform for distributing private Composer packages with licensing, billing, and access control. · privato.pub, 11 Oct 2026
- Registry
- It hosts private PHP packages in a Composer-compatible registry. · privato.pub, 11 Oct 2026
- Release channels
- Licenses can control which package versions customers can access, how long access lasts, and what happens when a license expires. · privato.pub, 11 Oct 2026
- Stripe billing
- Privato integrates with Stripe to process package payments and manage license activation and renewal. · privato.pub, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The documentation directs users with questions or issues to contact support by email. · privato.pub, 11 Oct 2026
- Target users
- The site describes the product as built for developers who ship premium software. · privato.pub, 11 Oct 2026
- Webhooks
- Webhooks provide near real-time notifications for package events and are available on Growth and Scale plans. · privato.pub, 11 Oct 2026
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