codoc vs Pigeon

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.

Pigeon is a cloud-based platform for paywalls and subscription management for digital content. Its audience includes publishers of newspapers, magazines, blogs, podcasts, newsletters, educational resources, streaming video, and digital downloads, as well as social-media influencers. Paywall options include hard, soft, metered, time-based, cookie, advertising, newsletter, and credits models. The service works with WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, static-site generators, and custom CMSs; its listed integrations also include HubSpot, Magento, Wix, Squarespace, and several site frameworks. Subscriber and customer management, subscription and billing tools, and financial and engagement analytics are included. A Theme Editor changes the appearance of paywalls, registration pages, and user account pages, including logos and colors. Payment options include major cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and manual payments. All customers receive email support, documentation, regular check-ins, and setup implementation support. The Experiment plan is free forever but permits no transactions. Publishers costs $99 a month, with a setup fee starting at $750 and 10% transaction fees. Pigeon cautions that determined hackers using advanced tools may still bypass its paywall.