Leaky Paywall
6.8#4 in paywall softwareFrom $299 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitLeaky Paywall vs Steady
What both publish
| Fact | Leaky Paywall | Steady |
|---|---|---|
| Content gating | post | full_site |
| Founded | 2013 | 2016 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Subscription billing | both | recurring |
| Support | Pricing says support responds within 24 business hours, usually within a couple of hours, during 9am–5pm ET, and offers Zoom meetings. | The creator success team helps creators price membership tiers, plan launches and maintain momentum after launch. |
| Transaction fee | 5% of gross subscription revenue from new subscribers on Pro and Pro + Flowletter | 10% Steady commission, plus variable payment-provider fees and VAT |
Leaky Paywall plans
- Pro$299 a month
- Pro + Flowletter$499 a month
- Enterprise$1,000 a month
Steady plans
- FreeFree
Pick Leaky Paywall if…
Leaky Paywall suits news, magazine, and other WordPress publishers selling subscriptions or gated content. It fits teams needing paywall controls, subscriber tools, newsletters, and multiple revenue options.
Pick Steady if…
Steady suits web-based creators who want publishing and membership tools tied to recurring subscriptions. It may fit creators comfortable with full-site gating and without a custom domain.