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by Steady
What Steady is
Steady is a web service for creators publishing content and earning through recurring subscriptions. Its Free plan includes membership and publishing tools and costs nothing until the creator starts earning. Once earnings begin, Steady charges a 10% commission, with variable payment-provider fees and VAT also applying. The service supports full-site content gating, so creators can restrict access across an entire site, and subscription billing is recurring. Custom domains are not supported. Steady is listed as a freemium service with web as its platform. Its Free plan is listed as free, with the 10% fee applying once creators earn. Steady was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Creators considering the service should account for the commission and additional fees when subscriptions generate income, and should be comfortable using a web service without a custom domain.
Who it suits
Steady suits web-based creators who want publishing and membership tools with recurring subscriptions and full-site content gating. It may suit those willing to forgo a custom domain and account for fees when they earn.
What it does well
- Publishing and membership tools are included.
- Free until creators start earning.
- Supports recurring subscription billing.
- Can gate access across an entire site.
What to know first
- Takes a 10% commission once creators earn.
- Variable payment-provider fees and VAT also apply.
- Custom domains are not supported.
- Listed platform is web.
Limits
The Free plan costs nothing until you start earning. Once creators earn, a 10% Steady commission applies, along with variable payment-provider fees and VAT.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free to use; Steady takes a 10% fee when you earn, plus variable fees from your chosen payment provider and applicable VAT. · No audience limits for newsletters | Free |
As steady.page lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://steady.page/.
- Use the web platform.
- Start with the Free plan, which includes membership and publishing tools.
- Begin earning through subscriptions; recurring billing is supported and the 10% commission then applies.
Verdict
Steady offers publishing and membership tools without a charge before earnings begin. Creators should weigh its commission and additional fees against the lack of custom-domain support.
Questions
How much does Steady cost?
The Free plan costs nothing until you start earning. Once you earn, Steady charges a 10% commission, plus variable payment-provider fees and VAT.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. It includes membership and publishing tools and is free until you start earning.
What platforms does Steady support?
The listed platform is web.
Can creators restrict access to an entire site?
Yes. Steady supports full-site content gating.
Does Steady support custom domains?
No, custom domains are not supported.
Who makes Steady, and where is it based?
Steady is made by Steady, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
Facts from Steady's own pages
- Content gating
- full_site · steady.page, 20 Sept 2026
- Conversion features
- The platform offers flexible paywalls, embedded buttons and supporter prompts. · steady.page, 9 Oct 2026
- Custom domain
- No · steady.page, 20 Sept 2026
- Discovery
- Steady says its recommendation network is the source through which around 20% of new members discover creators. · steady.page, 9 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2016 · steady.page, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · steady.page, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany · steady.page, 28 Sept 2026
- Intended audience
- Steady describes itself as a platform for independent media makers, including magazines, newsletters, podcasts and video channels. · steady.page, 9 Oct 2026
- Membership tools
- Creators can set up memberships and monetize their audience with a 10% fee on membership revenue once they start earning. · steady.page, 9 Oct 2026
- Newsletter engagement
- Newsletter tools can automatically welcome readers, resurface selected work and re-engage quiet subscribers. · steady.page, 9 Oct 2026
- Newsletter publishing
- Sending newsletters with Steady is free, with no audience limits or escalating costs. · steady.page, 9 Oct 2026
- Payment handling
- Steady bills members monthly or annually, transfers creator income in a lump sum and automatically retries failed payments. · steady.page, 9 Oct 2026
- Podcast integration
- Creators can connect externally hosted podcast feeds, gate them by membership tier and distribute them through Spotify or private RSS. · steady.page, 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- Steady’s API is accessible only over HTTPS and uses OAuth 2.0 for application authorization. · developers.steadyhq.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Security reporting
- Steady accepts good-faith vulnerability reports, offers no bounty and says it will not pursue legal action for testing that follows its policy. · steady.page, 9 Oct 2026
- Subscription billing
- recurring · steady.page, 20 Sept 2026
- Support
- The creator success team helps creators price membership tiers, plan launches and maintain momentum after launch. · steady.page, 9 Oct 2026
- Transaction fee
- 10% Steady commission, plus variable payment-provider fees and VAT · steady.page, 20 Sept 2026
- Website integration
- Steady Code provides website layers and embeds, including paywalls, that can be added regardless of the site’s CMS. · steady.page, 9 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Steady helps independent media makers build newsletters and memberships to earn directly from their audiences. · steady.page, 9 Oct 2026
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