Steady vs Systeme.io

Steady is a web and API platform for independent media makers, including magazines, newsletters, podcasts and video channels. It helps creators publish newsletters and memberships and earn directly from audiences. Newsletter sending is free without audience limits or escalating costs. Memberships use recurring billing, with monthly or annual charges, and Steady takes a 10% commission on membership revenue once earning begins; payment-provider fees and VAT also apply. The service supports full-site content gating, flexible paywalls, embedded buttons and supporter prompts. Newsletter tools can welcome readers automatically, resurface selected work and re-engage quiet subscribers. Externally hosted podcasts can be gated by membership tier and distributed through Spotify or private RSS. Steady Code adds website layers and embeds regardless of a site’s CMS. Creator income is transferred in lump sums, and failed payments are retried automatically. The Free plan is free. Custom domains are not supported.

Systeme.io is a web platform for online entrepreneurs that brings business tools into one dashboard. Its funnel builder includes a drag-and-drop editor, A/B testing, upsells, order bumps, countdown timers, and templates. Email features cover broadcasts, automated sequences, tagging, segmentation, and unlimited sends on every plan. The course builder supports video lessons, PDF downloads, drip scheduling, module locking, student progress tracking, and enrollment after purchase. Automation uses triggers, conditions, and actions to connect activity across funnels, courses, email, and CRM pipelines. The booking calendar can integrate with Google Calendar, Google Meet, or Zoom, and the pricing page lists several payment gateway integrations. The Free plan does not expire or require a credit card; it includes 2,000 contacts, three sales funnels, one course, one blog, and one custom domain. Startup costs $17 per month and includes 5,000 contacts, 10 funnels, five courses, and three custom domains. Systeme.io offers an API and supports up to three API keys per account. It says data is encrypted and stored on AWS servers in Ireland, without transfer outside the European Union.