Understanding Subscription Billing Options

We offer two different billing models so creators can choose what fits their content style, and fans always know when and how much they’ll be charged.

Let’s walk through both

Classic Subscription (Monthly Billing)

This is the most traditional subscription model.

How it works

• Fans subscribe to a creator for a monthly price

• Billing happens on the same day every month (based on the subscription date)

Example

• A fan subscribes on January 25

• They are charged immediately

• The next charge happens on February 25, then March 25, and so on

Best for

• Creators who post regularly

• Fans who want a simple, predictable monthly payment

Per-Creation Subscription (Pay for Charged Posts)

This model is more flexible and is designed for creators who post less frequently or want to charge only for specific content.

How it works (simple version)

1. The fan pays a fixed monthly fee when subscribing

2. The creator can choose which posts are paid

3. The fan is charged per paid post, with a monthly limit they control

4. All charges happen on the 1st of each month

Why is the fixed monthly fee mandatory?

The fixed fee:

• Prevents free access to paid content

• Avoids a “free window” between subscription and the first paid post

• Ensures fairness, since fans immediately get access to all posts included in the membership

Billing timeline (important!)

• Subscription date: fan pays the fixed fee immediately

• Post charges: calculated during the month

• Final charge: happens on the 1st of the following month

Detailed Example

Let’s say:

• A fan subscribes on February 4

• Fixed monthly fee: $5

• Price per paid post: $5

• Fan sets a limit of 2 paid posts per month

During February:

• Creator publishes:

  • February 7 → paid post

  • February 11 → paid post

  • February 22 → paid post, not charged (limit reached)

Even though the third post isn’t charged, the fan still has full access to it.

On March 1:

The fan is charged:

• $5 (fixed monthly fee)

• $10 (2 paid posts × $5)

Total: $15

The monthly post limit is then reset for March.

Fan protections

• Fans choose their own monthly post limit

• No surprise charges

• Clear monthly maximum spend

• Full access to content, even if the limit is reached

Which model should I choose?

If you are a creator who…

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