Content Credits SDK vs Tollbridge
Content Credits SDK
contentcredits.comTollbridge
tollbridge.coSide by side
| Figure | Content Credits SDK | Tollbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Paywall Software | 8.8 (#2) | 6.7 (#29) |
| Maker | The about page identifies Adam Koehler as the originator of the Content Credits idea. | Tollbridge is a Publisher Plus product developed by the team at Square1. |
| Payments | The maker says reader payments are processed through PayPal and that payment details are not stored by Content Credits. | Tollbridge says it partners with Stripe to process payments and cites Stripe's fraud detection and payment support. |
| Payouts | The FAQ says publishers are paid monthly and receive a detailed report with the payment. | The site says Stripe facilitates payouts directly to a bank account. |
| Support | The maker says it assists publishers with integration and provides analytics and support; the publisher page invites interested organizations to contact its team. | Standard users receive free ticket-based support and live chat; dedicated email and phone support are available for an additional charge. |
Plans
Content Credits SDK
- PublisherFree
- Reader pay-per-articlePrice not published
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.
Tollbridge
Tollbridge has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.