Leaky Paywall vs Steady
| Leaky Paywall | Steady | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $299/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Paid from | $299/mo | — |
| Content gating | post | full_site |
| Subscription billing | both | recurring |
| 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 |
| Custom domain | — | No |
Both are listed in Best Membership Site Platforms, Best Paywall Software. On The Geeks Club, Steady scores higher on our published basis.