Turn your readers into subscribers.
We build, host and run your entire website, so your team can focus on the news.
Local newsrooms that run on PaywallProject
Why publishers switch to PaywallProject
“Their fully managed setup means we have an expert and available team handling the technical side: hosting, updates, security. Their counsel on growing our subscriber base has made a material difference in our revenue.”
Les Zaitz Publisher, Salem Reporter“The fully managed tech means our team stays focused on the storytelling that matters to our community.”
Dana Coester Publisher, 100 Days in AppalachiaFully managed
We build, host and look after your site. Updates, security and support are on us.
No revenue share
One flat monthly price on managed plans. Every subscription dollar is yours.
Live in 30 days
We move your stories, images and subscribers. Build time is included in your first month.
Everything your newsroom needs to sell subscriptions
Your paywall, checkout, newsletters, ads and print edition. Every tool is set up and run by our team.
Metered paywall
Turn readers into subscribers
A metered paywall counts each reader’s article views. When their free views run out, a free registration wall or the paywall asks them to sign up or subscribe.
- Set how many free views readers get each day, week or month
- A free registration wall before the paywall grows your email list
- Meter by category, or make any story always free or subscriber-only
Checkout
Checkout in seconds
Stripe Checkout, or an inline checkout that keeps readers on your site. Apple Pay, Google Pay and card.
- Payments go straight to your own Stripe account
- No revenue share on any managed plan
- Collects mailing addresses for print subscribers
Newsletters
Newsletters, built from your stories
Newsletter Glue builds your newsletter inside WordPress. Magic Glue can assemble a ready-to-send draft.
- Magic Glue writes subject lines, preview text and intros
- Connects to the email service you already use
- Every issue sends readers back to your site
FlipPress
Your print edition, online the same day
A page-flip edition for every issue, with no third-party platform or extra login for readers.
- Pages turn like the printed edition, ads and all
- Works on phones, tablets and computers
- Put it behind your paywall as a subscriber perk
Also included
- Gift subscriptionsLet readers give a subscription.
- Gift articlesSubscribers unlock a story for a friend.
- FastPassOne-tap sign-in from your newsletter. Daily and Regional.
- AdsGlueSell your own ads. Managed plans only.
- NoticePressPublic notice submissions and payments.
- ObitPressFamilies submit and pay for obituaries.
- AI toolsConnect Claude and other AI apps to your site.
- LocalCalendarAn events calendar that fills itself.
- ReadAloudAI story audio. Daily and Regional.
Case study
A city news site more than doubled its subscription revenue
- 2×
- Monthly subscription revenue since the move
- 10K → 30K
- Email subscribers, from about 10,000 to close to 30,000
- $30K+
- A month in recurring revenue, all from paid subscriptions
Up and running in 30 days or less
Build time is included in your first month on managed plans. There’s no setup fee.
- 1
A quick call with our team
We walk through your site, your goals and which plan fits. No pressure.
- 2
We build or move your site
Your stories, images and subscribers come over. We set up your paywall or donations, newsletter and hosting.
- 3
You launch, we keep it running
Updates, security and support are on us, with real people who know your publication.
Start from a design built for local news
Every design is included in any plan. Pick one and we set it up for you.
Classic BroadsheetA dense, front-page-first layout.
Capital RiverA long river of stories under a slim masthead.
Public ServiceImage cards and bold navigation.
RegisterBriefs, an opinion column and a print box.
Wire DeskThe latest stories and timestamps first.
QuartersEach neighborhood gets its own colour.
TabloidBig headlines and heavy photos.- Your own designWe design custom sites too, around your brand.Talk to us
Classic Broadsheet
Capital River
Public Service
Register
Wire Desk
Quarters
TabloidOne flat monthly price. You keep every dollar.
Managed plans include hosting and our AdsGlue ad platform, with no revenue share.
Every managed plan: no revenue share, hosting included. Or run the plugin on your own site for $99/mo + 5% revenue share. Compare plans
People, not a ticket queue
A team that knows your publication sets it up, moves your archive and answers when you need help.
“The hosting service saves us money, streamlines our online subscription model, and absolutely sets the bar for the best tech support.”
Niki Turner Publisher, Rio Blanco Herald TimesProactive monitoring
BigScoots checks your site every 60 seconds and works to fix any issue right away, at any time of day.
Hosting included
On Community, Daily and Regional, all software and hosting is included and run by our team.
Slack support
A shared Slack channel for direct, real-time support. Daily and Regional.
Subscriber migration
We move subscribers from your current system during setup, so readers keep their access.
Questions publishers ask first
Is there a revenue share?
Not on Community, Daily or Regional. You keep every subscription dollar. The self-hosted plugin is the only option with a revenue share: 5% of the subscription revenue that comes in through PaywallProject.
How long does setup take?
On Community, Daily and Regional, 30 days or less, and that build time is included in your first month. With the self-hosted plugin, you can install it and start selling subscriptions the same day.
Is there a setup fee?
No. Your plan starts at signup, and we get to work right away.
Can you migrate our existing site content?
Yes. Whatever your current CMS, we can move your site into WordPress. Contact us for an estimate.
We run more than one publication. Can you help?
Yes. Each site goes on the plan it needs, and we offer group pricing across your publications. Talk to our team.
Ready to grow your subscribers?
Talk to a real person about your site, your readers and your move.