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SilkStart
by SilkStart
What SilkStart is
SilkStart is web-based software for running a membership organization. It supports page-level content gating, subscription billing, and custom domains. The Standard plan costs $241 a month when billed annually and includes 500 active members. The Multi-Chapter plan costs $728 a month when billed annually and includes 10 chapters. An Enterprise/Custom option is available with pricing determined separately. SilkStart offers a 15-day trial but no free plan. Its listed platform is the web, so members and administrators access it through a browser. The software is made by SilkStart, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The plan structure separates a member-capped option from a chapter-focused package, while the custom tier is available for organizations needing different arrangements. Buyers can compare the stated member or chapter limits with their organization’s structure and use the trial to evaluate the web service before committing to a paid plan.
Who it suits
It suits membership organizations that need gated pages, recurring subscription billing, or a custom domain. Groups can choose a 500-member plan, a 10-chapter plan, or custom pricing.
What it does well
- Page-level content gating
- Custom domain support
- Standard includes 500 active members
- Multi-Chapter includes 10 chapters
- 15-day trial available
What to know first
- No free plan
- Standard costs 241.00 USD monthly annually billed
- Multi-Chapter costs 728.00 USD monthly annually billed
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | when billed annually · 500 active members | $241 a month |
| Multi-Chapter | when billed annually · 10 chapters | $728 a month |
| Enterprise/Custom | Custom plan | On request |
As silkstart.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
SilkStart offers clear options for member limits, chapters, and custom requirements. Review the annual billing amounts and limits before selecting a plan.
Facts from SilkStart's own pages
- Content gating
- page · silkstart.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Custom domain
- Yes · silkstart.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2010 · silkstart.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · silkstart.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · silkstart.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Member limit
- 500 · silkstart.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Paid from
- 241 · silkstart.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Subscription billing
- both · silkstart.com, 20 Sept 2026
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