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Paywall Plus

#15 of 30 in Paywall Software

Custom paywall software for digital publishers.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    Not yet scored
  • Pricing
    Pricing on request
  • Best for
    Publishers wanting paywall plus editorial CMS
  • Founded
    2013 · Dublin, Ireland
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026
  • Where it wins

    • Customizable paywall and subscriber portal
    • Recurring subscriptions with Stripe payment integration
    • Editorial CMS with workflows and open JSON API
  • Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through contact with sales
    • Stripe is the listed payment processor
    • The product is part of the broader Publisher Plus platform

Our verdict on Paywall Plus

Paywall Plus is a customizable paywall product within Publisher Plus, built for newspapers, magazines, radio organizations, and digital publishers monetizing content through subscriptions. It combines paywall controls with a customized subscriber portal, recurring subscription revenue, Stripe payment integration, and content delivery through an open JSON API. The product is available across web and API environments, while the wider Publisher Plus platform also describes web and mobile delivery options.

Its strongest fit is for publishers that want paywall and editorial operations connected in one publishing environment. The included newsroom CMS supports configurable editorial workflows, giving publishing teams a place to manage content alongside subscription access. Integrations with Adobe InDesign, Google DFP, Google News, Twitter, Facebook, and Stripe extend the product across production, advertising, distribution, and billing workflows. The open JSON API is also relevant for publishers that need to connect content delivery to their own applications or services.

Paywall Plus takes a focused approach to subscription publishing rather than presenting itself as a general-purpose commerce tool. Stripe is the named payment processor, and recurring revenue is a central part of the offering. Pricing is handled through contact with sales, which suits organizations evaluating a broader publishing platform and a tailored implementation. Publishers seeking an integrated CMS, subscriber portal, editorial workflows, and API access should consider Paywall Plus. Organizations that need a different payment processor or a standalone, open-source paywall may prefer another option.

Paywall Plus pricing

Plans Pricing on request No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices re-checked Sep 2026.
See plans on publisherplus.com

Paywall Plus fact sheet

Free planNot verified
Paid fromNot verified
Metered paywallNot verified
Registration wallNot verified
One-time paymentsNot verified
Entitlement rulesNot verified
Included pageviewsNot verified
Supported CMSNot verified
Payment processorsStripe
DeploymentCloud
PlatformsWeb
SupportEmail, Phone
Built forMid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations6 integrations: Stripe, Adobe InDesign, Google DFP, Google News, Twitter, Facebook
PricingPricing on request (source)
Websitepublisherplus.com
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

Paywall Plus integrations

Paywall Plus lists 6 integrations on its own site.

  • Stripe
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Google DFP
  • Google News
  • Twitter
  • Facebook

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