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Leaky Paywall vs PostGate
Both stand on paywall software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Leaky Paywall combines detailed content restrictions with registration, revenue, newsletter, and subscriber analytics tools. Its paid plans and revenue share make the listed costs important for publishers to assess.
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PostGate combines WordPress content restrictions, paid access, and subscription management with Stripe. Its free plan has no monthly subscription, but transaction fees and the WordPress and PHP requirements are worth checking first.
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| Leaky Paywall | PostGate | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $299 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Leaky Paywall | Not published |
| Website | leakypaywall.com | qodesphere.com |
| On paywall software | #20 of 30 | #16 of 30 |
Leaky Paywall: what it does well
- Metered and hard paywall controls
- Multiple publisher revenue options
- Subscriber behavior insights and digests
- Many email and payment integrations
- Migration included in listed plans
What to know first
- No free plan
- Starts at $299/mo
- 5% revenue share on new subscribers
- Setup fees apply to Pro plans
PostGate: what it does well
- Protects sites, pages, posts, taxonomies, and Gutenberg blocks
- Offers one-time payments and recurring subscriptions
- Provides previews limited by paragraphs or word count
- Tracks orders, subscriptions, revenue, and content performance
What to know first
- Successful transactions carry a 5% platform fee
- Stripe processing fees apply separately
- Requires WordPress 6.2 or higher and PHP 8.1 or higher
- Does not include community profiles or member directories
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