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Kulcho vs Paid Member Subscriptions
Both stand on membership site platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Spaces for a ready-made membership platform, with a free Starter option and a Max plan that adds a custom domain and integrations. Consider Studio when you need bespoke member infrastructure and connections to existing tools; account for the separate payment processing fees on Spaces.
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Paid Member Subscriptions covers membership payments and content access in a WordPress site, with integrations for commerce and other listed tools. A free version is available, while paid plans add site coverage and one year of updates and support.
Visit Paid Member SubscriptionsThe facts
| Kulcho | Paid Member Subscriptions | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Spaces Max: $15 a month | Basic: €99 a year |
| Plans published | 7 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | kulcho.com | cozmoslabs.com |
| On membership site platforms | #20 of 85 | #16 of 85 |
Kulcho: what it does well
- Spaces supports memberships, paywalled content and tips
- Members can use Spaces in a browser without downloading an app
- Member and fan data can be exported at any time
- Studio offers REST APIs, SDKs and webhooks
- Spaces payouts typically reach a bank within 1 to 2 business days
What to know first
- Spaces charges a 10% sale share on Starter or 7.5% on Max
- Payment processing fees are charged separately
- Ticketing and live streaming are marked as coming soon
- Studio design and build starts from $25,000
Paid Member Subscriptions: what it does well
- Free WordPress plugin version is available.
- Supports recurring and one-time payments.
- Can restrict posts, products, and forums.
- Content Dripping schedules content access.
- No transaction fees.
What to know first
- Paid licenses renew yearly.
- Basic covers one site.
- Content Dripping is an add-on.
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