Content Credits SDK vs Leaky Paywall
Content Credits SDK
contentcredits.comLeaky Paywall
leakypaywall.comSide by side
| Figure | Content Credits SDK | Leaky Paywall |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $299/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · Paywall Software | 8.8 (#2) | 8.3 (#6) |
| Integrations | Integration options include a WordPress plugin, JavaScript SDK, npm package, and support for custom paywalls. | The maker lists email integrations including Mailchimp, Campaign Monitor, ActiveCampaign, Kit, MailerLite, FeedBlitz, PostUp, and Sendy. |
| Support | The maker says it assists publishers with integration and provides analytics and support; the publisher page invites interested organizations to contact its team. | Pricing says support responds within 24 business hours, usually within a couple of hours, during 9am–5pm ET, and offers Zoom meetings. |
Plans
Content Credits SDK
- PublisherFree
- Reader pay-per-articlePrice not published
Leaky Paywall
- Pro$299 a month
- Pro + Flowletter$499 a month
- Enterprise$1,000 a month
In their own words
Content Credits SDK
Content Credits SDK lets publishers charge for individual premium articles while giving readers a way to pay only when they want access. Readers use one account and wallet across participating publishers, without a monthly subscription. The SDK can keep paid content hidden until a reader pays the article’s credit price, then reveal it without a page reload. Readers buy credits using credit cards or digital wallets; PayPal processes payments, and Content Credits says it does not store payment details. Publishers choose article prices and access rules and can use the service alongside an existing paywall. Integration options include a WordPress plugin, JavaScript SDK, npm package, and custom paywalls; named supported stacks include WordPress, custom CMSs, Next.js, React, and Vue. Publisher tools cover reader behavior and article performance, with features intended to encourage longer visits and deeper scrolling. Publisher participation is free, but Content Credits takes a percentage of micropayments; payouts are monthly with detailed reports. Credits have no cash value, are non-refundable and non-transferable, and may expire after 12 months of inactivity.
Leaky Paywall
Leaky Paywall has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.