codoc vs PaywallProject
codoc
codoc.jpPaywallProject
paywallproject.comSide by side
| Figure | codoc | PaywallProject |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | ¥9,800/mo | $10/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 5 |
| Spec score · Paywall Software | 9.2 (#1) | 7.5 (#17) |
| Payments | The feature list says buyers can pay by credit card, debit card, prepaid credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or convenience store payment. | The product supports a WooCommerce integration to offer payment gateways and options beyond a single processor. |
| Support | codoc pro includes a dedicated email support desk and offers paid WordPress setup and design customization services. | The Free plan includes documentation and email support; Standard includes priority email support, and Slack support is an add-on. |
Plans
codoc
- codocFree
- codocFree
- codoc pro trialFree
- codoc pro¥9,800 a month
- codoc pro¥9,800 a month
- enterprisePriced on request
PaywallProject
- Free$10 a month
- Priority Slack support add-on$100 a month
- Managed service add-on$200 a month
- Branded mobile apps add-on$300 a month
- Standard$995 a month
In their own words
codoc
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.
PaywallProject
PaywallProject is a WordPress paywall and membership service for local news publishers. Its metered paywall lets publishers set free-article limits by day, week, or month, with rules for different sections or post types. The meter tracks anonymous and free registered visitors by IP address, including after cookies are cleared or a private window is opened. A dashboard covers digital and print subscriptions and donations. Publishers can also create segmented newsletters in WordPress, manage ad inventory with Ads Glue, and use a WooCommerce integration to offer payment options beyond one processor. E-editions provide archived, searchable page-flip issues without a separate reader login, while an AI-powered calendar collects regional events. WordPress is the supported CMS; listed platforms are Android, iOS, and web. Hosting is included with the fully managed service, and the FAQ says BigScoots monitors sites every 60 seconds. The listed Free plan costs $10 a month; Standard costs $995 a month. The site also lists paid service from $299/mo and optional add-ons.