codoc
codoc.jp
What it is
codoc lets publishers, bloggers, and web service operators sell content and subscriptions directly through their websites. Add it with an embedded tag or WordPress plugin; the service also supports Hatena Blog and custom HTML or CMS sites. Creators can sell articles, videos, and audio individually, offer one-time purchases, create monthly or annual subscriptions, and accept tips. A creator can set a free trial for a paid subscription; billing starts automatically afterward unless the subscriber cancels during the trial. Buyers can pay by credit or debit card, prepaid credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or convenience store payment. The free codoc plan costs nothing and charges a 15% sales fee and 300円 per payout; content gifts and buyer messages have quantity limits. codoc pro costs ¥9,800 a month and also charges a 15% sales fee. Pro adds API access, buyer email access, buyer interface design changes, and private accounts. REST API access for managing article and subscription plan information requires a pro contract. codoc says paid content is delivered after payment or login authentication.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- codoc adds paid-content and payment functionality to an existing website through a tag or WordPress plugin.Read 14 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Intended users
- The maker presents codoc for publishers, bloggers, and web service operators who want to monetize content through direct reader payments.Read 7 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- API
- Account linking and API integration can embed content sales into another web service; API access requires codoc pro.Read 14 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Integrations
- Official integrations include WordPress plus examples involving Hatena Blog, Excite Blog and Kotobank.Read 14 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Support
- codoc pro includes a dedicated email support desk and offers paid WordPress setup and design customization services.Read 7 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Headquarters
- Shinagawa, Tokyo, JapanRead 28 Sep 2026 · codoc.jp
- Founded
- Compalyze lists codoc株式会社 as established in April 2019.Read 14 Oct 2026 · compalyze.co.jp
- Affiliate feature
- Creators can issue referral links and set the commission rate paid when referred content sells.Read 14 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- API documentation
- codoc says API documentation is provided after signup or a codoc pro contract.Read 14 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- API limitation
- REST API access for managing article and subscription plan information requires a codoc pro contract.Read 7 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Cloud hosting
- codoc states that its server architecture uses AWS and is designed to scale out.Read 14 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Company headquarters
- The operator lists 7A R-Gotanda, 8-2-12 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031, Japan.Read 14 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Company legal name
- The operator is codoc株式会社 (codoc Inc.), represented by CEO Naoto Ishikawa.Read 14 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Company size indicator
- Compalyze reports one social-insurance-covered employee in September 2026 and ¥5 million capital.Read 14 Oct 2026 · compalyze.co.jp
- Content protection
- The pro page says paid content is stored and delivered by codoc and is shown through JavaScript only after payment or login authentication.Read 7 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Creator eligibility
- The WordPress listing says creators must live in Japan, the United States or the European Union and hold a bank account in the relevant country.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
- Documentation and support
- The site provides creator and purchaser FAQs; codoc pro adds a dedicated email support channel and setup assistance.Read 14 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- External content
- HTML pages or selected areas can be protected by codoc authentication, including full-page coverage and redirects.Read 14 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Free trials
- Creators can configure a free trial for paid subscription plans.Read 14 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Free trials for buyers
- Creators can configure a free trial for a paid subscription, after which billing starts automatically unless the subscriber cancels during the trial.Read 7 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Independent business description
- Compalyze describes codoc as a content-sales and billing platform for publishers, web media, blog services, UGC platforms and individual creators.Read 14 Oct 2026 · compalyze.co.jp
- Individual sales
- Creators can price and sell individual articles, videos or audio items.Read 14 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Infrastructure
- The codoc pro page says its server infrastructure uses AWS and is designed to scale out.Read 7 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Limit: paywall styling
- The FAQ says direct paywall display-format customization is not supported, although themes and CSS options are described elsewhere.Read 14 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Limit: refund policy
- The creator FAQ says refunds are not supported.Read 14 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Limit: transaction cost
- The independent profile identifies the 15% sales fee and ¥300 payout fee as material costs for creators.Read 14 Oct 2026 · ktkm.net
- Limit: WordPress maintenance warning
- WordPress.org warns that the plugin has not been tested with the latest three major WordPress releases and may have compatibility issues.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
- Limited-quantity sales
- Creators can cap the number of sales for an offering.Read 14 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Notable limits
- The pro comparison lists standard account limits including a 50,000円 maximum for single item and subscription prices, 10,000円 tips, and 100 messages per send.Read 7 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Payments
- The feature list says buyers can pay by credit card, debit card, prepaid credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or convenience store payment.Read 7 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Payouts
- Creators can request a bank transfer once the balance reaches ¥1,000; each payout incurs a ¥300 transfer fee and normally arrives in 4–30 business days.Read 14 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Paywall
- A tag marks the paid section; that content is stored on codoc servers and delivered by JavaScript only after payment or authentication.Read 14 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Plugin adoption
- The WordPress directory reports version 0.9.61, updated three weeks earlier, with 2,000-plus active installations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
- Plugin licence
- The WordPress directory describes the codoc plugin as open-source software and links to its SVN source repository.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
- Plugin runtime requirements
- The WordPress listing states WordPress 4.6 or newer, PHP 5.4 or newer, and testing through WordPress 6.8.11.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
- Praise: easy setup
- The independent クチコミネット profile highlights tag-based installation and quick start as codoc strengths.Read 14 Oct 2026 · ktkm.net
- Praise: monetization choices
- The independent profile praises the combination of one-time sales, subscriptions, paywalls and affiliate promotion.Read 14 Oct 2026 · ktkm.net
- Rating on WordPress.org
- No rating out of 5 from 0 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
- Rating on クチコミネット
- 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · ktkm.net
- Recurring billing
- Subscription plans can be set for monthly or annual billing, and the feature list also describes one time purchase options.Read 7 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Sales formats
- It supports one time content sales, subscription plans, and tips.Read 7 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Security and payments
- Stripe stores payment-card information, while codoc manages user codes, email addresses and nicknames; the site also references CREDIX in its terms for some payments.Read 14 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Subscriptions
- Reader plans support recurring monthly or annual billing and can bundle multiple articles.Read 14 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Supported content
- The pro page says creators can sell articles, videos, and audio one item at a time.Read 7 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Tips
- The service supports voluntary tips with reader-selected amounts.Read 14 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- Website compatibility
- The pricing page says codoc can be added to WordPress and HTML sites by placing a tag.Read 7 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
- WordPress plugin
- The plugin supports Gutenberg and Classic Editor, adds a codoc block, and exposes per-article pricing and Reader Plan settings.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
Plans and prices
codoc Free 一般販売機能 · コンテンツプレゼント・購入者メッセージは件数制限あり · 販売手数料15% · 振込手数料300円/回 Read 7 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
codoc Free No setup, monthly, annual or registration fee; 15% of sales Individual and subscription sales · tips · standard limits Read 14 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
codoc pro trial Free 14-day free trial All pro features during trial Read 14 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
codoc pro ¥9,800 a month 9,800円/月 API利用 · 購入者メールアドレス取得 · 購入者UIデザイン変更 · プライベートアカウント · 販売手数料15% Read 7 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
codoc pro ¥9,800 a month ¥9,800/month; 15% sales fee API · purchaser emails · private accounts · test environment · higher limits · dedicated support Read 14 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
enterprise Priced on request Contact codoc Negotiated sales-fee reduction and enterprise features Read 14 Oct 2026 · codoc.jp
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Supports one-time sales, subscriptions, and tips
- Works with WordPress, Hatena Blog, and custom sites
- Accepts several card and digital wallet payment types
- Paid content is shown after payment or login
Limits
- Free plan charges a 15% sales fee
- Free plan charges 300円 per payout
- Free plan limits content gifts and buyer messages
- REST API management access requires a pro contract
Who it suits
codoc suits publishers, bloggers, and web service operators who want to monetize content through direct reader payments. It accommodates several website types and payment options, with API access for content and subscription management requiring pro.
codoc in depth
Read the full write-up
codoc lets publishers and creators add paid articles, media, subscriptions, and tips to an existing website. It suits operators who want direct reader payments without replacing their publishing site. Its free entry point is useful, but a 15% sales fee on both plans deserves close attention.
Overview
Sales can be added to WordPress and HTML sites with an embedded tag; a WordPress plugin is also available. Hatena Blog and custom HTML or CMS sites are supported. This is a practical fit for publishers who already have a site and want to monetize it in place, rather than move their publishing operation to a separate storefront.
codoc supports individual sales of articles, videos, and audio, alongside recurring subscriptions and tips. Paid content is stored and delivered by codoc, then displayed through JavaScript after payment or login authentication. Card details are sent directly to Stripe or CREDIX and are not stored on codoc's servers.
Key features
Creators can price subscriptions monthly or annually, and can configure a free trial for subscribers. Billing starts automatically when the trial ends unless the reader cancels, so publishers should make that transition clear to avoid surprising subscribers.
Payment options include credit, debit, and prepaid credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and convenience store payment. The breadth of methods can accommodate readers who do not use a standard credit card, while the site integration keeps the payment offer within an existing publishing setup.
REST API access for article and subscription-plan management requires a Pro contract. Pro also includes buyer email address access, buyer-interface design changes, and private accounts. Its infrastructure uses AWS and is designed to scale out. The standard account limits include a maximum 50,000円 price for a single item or subscription, 10,000円 tips, and 100 messages per send; those ceilings may constrain publishers with higher-priced offers or larger message campaigns.
Pricing
codoc: free. The plan includes general sales functions, but content gifting and buyer messages have quantity limits. A 15% sales fee and 300円 transfer fee per payout mean that a no-subscription-cost start is not a fee-free way to sell. It fits creators who want to begin with the basic sales model and do not need API access or Pro account controls.
codoc pro: ¥9,800 a month, billed 9,800円/月. It adds API use, buyer email address access, buyer UI design changes, and private accounts, while retaining the 15% sales fee. Pro is the relevant choice for publishers that need those integrations or controls; it does not remove the listed transaction fee. codoc also offers a 14-day trial.
Platforms
codoc is available on web and through an API and extension. It supports WordPress, Hatena Blog, and custom HTML or CMS sites, with the tag-based option and WordPress plugin providing routes to add it to an existing site.
Who it's for
codoc is best suited to publishers, bloggers, and web service operators who already reach readers on their own sites and want to sell individual content, recurring access, or tips. The free plan lowers the initial commitment, but the sales fee makes it important to account for transaction costs. Publishers needing deeper CMS integration, buyer emails, or private accounts should weigh Pro's monthly price against those requirements. It is less compelling for sellers who cannot work within the stated price and message limits, or whose economics depend on a lower sales fee.
Pros and cons
Pro: Individual sales, subscriptions, and tips cover several ways to monetize an existing audience.
Pro: WordPress and tag-based site integration avoid requiring a new publishing storefront.
Pro: Multiple card and wallet options, plus convenience store payment, give buyers several payment routes.
Con: Both plans charge a 15% sales fee, and payouts incur a 300円 fee per transfer.
Con: API access and buyer email, interface, and account controls require the 9,800円/month Pro plan.
Con: Standard limits cap single-item and subscription prices at 50,000円 and tips at 10,000円.
Alternatives
Paywall Software is a useful starting point for comparing tools in the category.
Choose Pelcro if its customer-based plans suit your scale: its free plan covers 100 customers, while Advanced is $450 a month for up to 2,000 customers.
Cleeng may suit publishers seeking global payment processing, automatic local tax calculation, and fraud and chargeback management; its Merchant Basic plan is free up to 10k subscribers.
Consider Admiral as another option for paid subscriptions, paywalls, and donations.
Content Credits SDK is a free alternative for publishers considering a micropa-payment approach.
Pay-To-View Lite is a WordPress option if fixed rental pricing and duration meet the need; its Lite plan is free with limited features and support.
PaywallProject may fit publishers looking for unlimited subscribers and e-editions, with hosting and setup handled by the publisher.
Poool is another paid option to consider.
Uix Page Builder is a free WordPress page builder rather than a direct comparison for paid content sales.
Verdict
Choose codoc if you want to add individual content sales, subscriptions, and tips to a site you already operate, with a free plan to start and Pro controls when you need them. The main reason to look elsewhere is the 15% sales fee on both plans, compounded by the payout fee and standard pricing limits; publishers should compare those costs with their expected sales before committing.
Verdict
codoc provides multiple ways to sell content and collect recurring payments through a website. Compare its transaction fees and plan limits with the pro features you need.
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