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A Newspack alternative for local news.
Newspack is built for digital newsrooms with bigger budgets. PaywallProject is built for local publications, print and digital, that want the same WordPress foundation at a price that fits.
Choose Newspack if
- Your newsroom has a larger budget, and $750 to $2,500 a month, scaling with your revenue, fits it.
- You have staff who want to work in WordPress daily, with an account manager to back them up.
- You want revenue coaching and the backing of the team behind WordPress.com.
Choose PaywallProject if
- You want a paywall, newsletter, and hosting starting at $299 a month.
- You would rather hand off the tech entirely and have us run the site.
- You want public notices, obituaries, or an e-edition built in.
Questions publishers ask
Is PaywallProject cheaper than Newspack?
Yes, at the entry level. Newspack starts at $750 a month for publishers under $300K in annual revenue and rises with your revenue. PaywallProject starts at $299 a month, and the price depends on the plan you pick, not what you earn.
Which is better for a larger newsroom?
Newspack is a strong fit for established digital newsrooms with the budget for its higher tiers and staff who work in WordPress every day. PaywallProject is designed for weeklies, small dailies, and growing local outlets.
Can I move from Newspack to PaywallProject?
Yes. Both are built on WordPress, so your stories, images, authors, and categories come over. Our team handles the move for you.
Do either take a share of my subscription revenue?
No. Neither Newspack nor PaywallProject takes a revenue share. Standard payment processing fees, such as Stripe’s, apply on both.
Prices are taken from Newspack’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