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A Leaky Paywall alternative with no revenue share.
Leaky Paywall and PaywallProject both start at $299 a month on WordPress. The difference is what that buys: a plugin you run yourself, or a fully managed site with no cut of your subscriber revenue.
Choose Leaky Paywall if
- You already have hosting and a web team, and want a paywall plugin you manage yourself.
- You want its large library of extensions and print circulation integrations.
- You are fine with a one-time setup fee and 5% of new subscriber revenue on Pro plans.
Choose PaywallProject if
- You want to keep 100% of your subscription revenue, with no revenue share.
- You want hosting, updates, security, and the paywall handled for you.
- You want public notices, obituaries, or an e-edition built in.
Questions publishers ask
Does Leaky Paywall take a revenue share?
On its Pro plans, yes. Leaky Paywall takes 5% of revenue from new subscribers, so a $5-a-month subscriber costs you 25 cents a month. Its Enterprise plan, from $1,000 a month, is a flat rate. PaywallProject takes no revenue share on any plan.
Is hosting included with Leaky Paywall?
Leaky Paywall’s pricing page doesn’t list hosting. It runs as a plugin on your own WordPress site, so you’ll typically need your own host. Every PaywallProject plan includes hosting, updates, and security.
Which costs more to start?
Both start at $299 a month. Leaky Paywall’s Pro plan adds a $750 one-time setup fee and 5% of new subscriber revenue on top of that.
Can I move from Leaky Paywall to PaywallProject?
Yes. Both run on WordPress, so your stories, images, and subscriber list come over. Our team handles the move for you.
Prices are taken from Leaky Paywall’s public pricing page and may change. Payment processing fees (such as Stripe’s) apply on both platforms. “Not listed” means the feature isn’t shown on that company’s pricing page.Last updated October 2026Compare all platforms