Turn your readers into subscribers.
We build, host, and run your entire website, so your team can focus on the news.
Trusted by 100+ local publishers
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.
Paywall
Turn readers into subscribers.
Readers get a set number of free stories. Then a free registration wall or the paywall asks them to sign up or subscribe.
See everything in the paywall
Modern checkout
Checkout in seconds.
Stripe Checkout, or an inline checkout that keeps readers on your site. Apple Pay, Google Pay, and card.
See all features
Newsletters
Newsletters, built from your stories.
Newsletter Glue builds your newsletter inside WordPress. Magic Glue can assemble a ready-to-send draft.
Learn more about Newsletter Glue
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.
Learn more about FlipPress
Also included
See all features- Let readers give a subscription.Gift subscriptions
- Subscribers unlock a story for a friend.Gift articles
- One-tap sign-in from your newsletter.FastPass · Daily and Regional
- Sell your own ads.AdsGlue · Managed plans only
- Public notice submissions and payments.NoticePress
- Families submit and pay for obituaries.ObitPress
- Connect Claude and other AI apps to your site.AI tools
- An events calendar that fills itself.LocalCalendar
- AI story audio.ReadAloud · Daily and Regional
Case study
A city news site more than doubled its subscription revenue.
2×
Monthly subscription revenue since the move
10K to 30K
Email subscribers, from about 10,000 to close to 30,000
$30K+
A month in recurring revenue, all from paid subscriptions
Three steps
Up and running in 30 days or less.
Setup takes 30 days or less on managed plans, and that build time is included in your first month. There’s no setup fee.
Step 1: A quick call with our team
We walk through your site, your goals, and which plan fits. No pressure.
Step 2: We build or move your site
Your stories, images, and subscribers come over. We set up your paywall or donations, newsletter, and hosting.
Step 3: You launch, and we keep it running
Updates, security, and support are on us, with real people who know your publication.
Publishers who made the move.
Their counsel on growing our subscriber base has made a material difference in our revenue.
The 100 Days in Appalachia newsroom
“The fully managed tech means our team stays focused on the storytelling that matters to our community.”
Dana CoesterPublisher, 100 Days in Appalachia“I often recommend the team and their services to other publishers.”
Rashah McChesneyPublisher, Chilkat Valley News“A relief to have every technical aspect of our site covered. Finally, we can spend our time writing as our subscriber base grows.”
Gary KopycinskiPublisher, News Park ForestStart from a design built for local news.
Every design is included in any plan. Pick one and we set it up for you.
Classic Broadsheet
Papers that lead with a dense, front-page-first layout.
Capital River
A long river of stories under a slim masthead.
Public Service
Broad local coverage with image cards and bold navigation.
Register
Briefs, a signed opinion column and a print-edition box.
Wire Desk
Fast-moving news, with the latest stories and timestamps first.
Quarters
Towns where each neighborhood gets its own section colour.
Tabloid
Big headlines and heavy photos for punchy front pages.
Your own design
We design custom sites too, around your brand.
One flat monthly price. You keep every dollar.
Managed plans include hosting and our AdsGlue ad platform, with no revenue share.
Community
$299/mo
No revenue share · Hosting included
For weeklies, small dailies and digital startups.
Get started with CommunityDaily
$599/mo
No revenue share · Hosting included
Adds FastPass, AI story audio and an events calendar.
Get started with DailyRegional
$999/mo
No revenue share · Hosting included
Direct Slack support for 3 users.
Get started with RegionalRun 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 TurnerPublisher, Rio Blanco Herald TimesProactive monitoring
BigScoots checks your site every 60 seconds. If an issue is detected, at any time of day, our hosting partner works to resolve it right away.
Hosting included
On Community, Daily, and Regional, all software and hosting is included and fully managed by our team.
Slack support
Daily and Regional
A shared Slack channel for direct, real-time support from our team.
Subscriber migration
We migrate subscribers from your current system as part of setup, so readers keep their access.
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.