The platform
for
news publishers
Focus on content, not tech. We handle design, hosting, newsletters, and more so you can launch faster 🚀 and grow revenue right away.
PaywallProject is a fully managed WordPress paywall plugin solution that simplifies subscription management, helping publishers grow audiences, increase newsletter signups, and convert readers into paying subscribers or donors.
What’s included
Everything you need to launch, grow, and monetize
A modern stack for news publishers — simple to start, powerful as you scale.
Website
Turnkey WordPress website
Fully hosted & managed. Turn it on, choose a design, add your branding, launch it.
Subscriptions
Subscription system
Free registration, metered access, donations, and group subscriptions.
Newsletters
Newsletter system
Publish newsletters faster from WordPress. Supports automation and email sending.
Advertising
Advertising system
Integrated ad placement and rotations on your site and in your newsletter.
Migration
Migration assistance
On Substack or Ghost? We’ll move your content and subscribers over for you.
Control
Total control
Developer access. Use your Stripe account. Move your site to your own host anytime.
All six, included in every plan.
Reader journey
How readers become subscribers
Capture the email first, make the upgrade obvious, then get out of the way at checkout.
Registration wall
Create a free account, or log in
Gain access to this article plus our newsletter.
Email address[email protected]or
Enjoy unlimited access. See subscription options
Step 1
Register for free
A registration wall turns anonymous traffic into a known audience. You get the email long before you ask for a card.
Upgrade prompt
You’ve reached your article limit
Monthly
$6.99/mo
Annual
$79.99/yr
Step 2
Meter it your way
Set how many free articles readers get, by section or by audience, then show only the plans that fit them.
Checkout
Step 3
Four steps, one screen
Apple Pay and Google Pay in a tap, or card. Coupons, group seats, and tax are handled in the same flow, on your domain.
Subscribed
You’re all set
Your subscription is active.
Step 4
Subscribed, and staying
Autopay, renewal reminders, and a self-serve account page from day one — and you keep 100% of what readers pay.
Registration, metering, and checkout are included in every plan.
Print + digital
Your print list lives here too
Most paywalls stop at digital. PaywallProject collects the mailing address at checkout, keeps print and digital on one subscriber record, and hands your printer a clean list every week.
Checkout · Billing
Shipping address
Street address88 Oakfield RoadStep 1
Collected at checkout
Print plans ask for a delivery address in the same flow as the card. No second form, no follow-up email chasing it.
Subscriber record
Shipping address
Line 188 Oakfield RoadStep 2
One record, both formats
Digital access and print delivery sit on the same subscriber. Change a level, fix an address, or extend an expiry in one place.
Mailing list export
Step 3
A list your printer can use
Download active print subscribers as a CSV — addresses, expiry dates, ready for your mail house. Or pull the same list through our API and let your printer sync it automatically.
Print subscriber management is included in every plan.
Real publishers, real sites
A weekly in Massachusetts, a daily in West Virginia, a neighborhood site in Brooklyn. Same platform underneath. No two look alike.
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What publishers are saying
PaywallProject has been an essential partner for the all-digital Salem Reporter. Their fully managed setup means we have an expert and available team handling the technical side: hosting, updates, security. When we need support, they’re responsive and knowledgeable. And their counsel on growing our subscriber base has made a material difference in our revenue.
Les Zaitz
Publisher, Salem Reporter · Oregon
PaywallProject understands what independent publishers need. The fully managed tech means our team stays focused on the storytelling that matters to our community. Their support has remained incredibly responsive and reliable, and their help in growing our donor base has strengthened our ability to do the journalism Appalachia deserves.
Dana Coester
Publisher, 100 Days in Appalachia · West Virginia
We encountered the Paywall Project during a major financial crisis. 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 Times · Colorado
The Paywall Project’s technical support has been invaluable as I transition my legacy newspaper into a digitally robust media company. I often recommend the team and their services to other publishers.
Rashah McChesney
Publisher, Chilkat Valley News · Alaska
They make the specialized aspects of our online newspaper presence easy to update and easy to manage. That lets us deliver news and special features to our digital readers more easily and professionally.
Kate Shunney
Editor, Morgan Messenger · West Virginia
A relief to have every technical aspect of our site covered. Finally, we can spend our time writing as our subscriber base grows.
Gary Kopycinski
Publisher, News Park Forest · Illinois
We couldn’t be more satisfied with the outstanding service provided for our organization’s digital needs. The hosting, updates, support, and overall customer care have been truly top-tier. Their reliability and responsiveness have allowed us to work efficiently and significantly strengthen our online presence.
Francisco Pérez Alviárez
Publisher, Venezuela Inmortal · Venezuela
As a content creator, and non-traditional publisher, I wasn’t sure PaywallProject was built for someone like me — but it’s been a perfect fit. My site is fully managed: hosting, plugin updates, Stripe integration, all of it. Their in-house Paywall plugin is the best I’ve used — fast, and every setting you’d want (copy, design, subscriber emails) is right there in the WordPress dashboard, laid out in a way that actually makes sense. Stripe alone can make a solo creator nervous, and I never have to think about it. It means I can focus on making content, knowing my whole site is in good hands.
Evan Handyside
Musician, Intellimusica · Pennsylvania
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to purchase additional software licenses and hosting?
All software and hosting is included and fully managed by our team.
What is included with website development?
We work with a number of WordPress themes designed specifically for news publishers. You can choose from our preferred templates at no extra cost, or bring one you’ve already selected. We apply your branding and get your site up and running fast.
What is proactive site monitoring?
We partner with BigScoots, an industry-leading managed WordPress host, to monitor your site every 60 seconds. If an issue is detected — no matter the time of day — our hosting partner works to resolve it right away.
Do I need to hire a developer alongside PaywallProject?
No. Every aspect of your website and paywall is managed by PaywallProject. Need a highly custom feature? Our development team will provide a free estimate.
Can you migrate our existing site content?
Yes. Regardless of your current CMS, we can migrate your site into WordPress. Contact us for an estimate.
How long does it take to get up and running?
On average, about two weeks or less.
Still have a question? Talk to our team.
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