codoc vs PaywallWP
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| Figure | codoc | PaywallWP |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | ¥9,800/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Spec score · Paywall Software | 9.2 (#1) | 7.3 (#23) |
| 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. | It can restrict posts, pages, categories, and custom post types, with server-side protection so gated content does not reach non-subscribers. |
| Integrations | Official integrations include WordPress plus examples involving Hatena Blog, Excite Blog and Kotobank. | Listed integrations and related services include Stripe, PayPal, Google OAuth, reCAPTCHA, Cloudflare Turnstile, Yoast SEO, Rank Math, All in One SEO, and Elementor. |
| Intended users | The maker presents codoc for publishers, bloggers, and web service operators who want to monetize content through direct reader payments. | The documentation names news and magazine websites, online courses, premium blogs, newsletters, members-only communities, and digital publications as intended uses. |
| Payments | The feature list says buyers can pay by credit card, debit card, prepaid credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or convenience store payment. | It supports recurring subscription payments through Stripe and PayPal, including automatic synchronization, plan changes, proration, and refunds. |
| Support | codoc pro includes a dedicated email support desk and offers paid WordPress setup and design customization services. | The purchase includes six months of direct email support and plugin updates; the documentation also points to ticket-based support. |
Plans
codoc
- codocFree
- codocFree
- codoc pro trialFree
- codoc pro¥9,800 a month
- codoc pro¥9,800 a month
- enterprisePriced on request
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.