Axate
A new way to support the media you love.
Overview
Axate is a 'casual payment' system that allows users to pay for individual articles or access content on a pay-per-view basis across a network of participating publishers. Users top up a single digital wallet and can then spend small amounts on content without needing to subscribe to each site individually.
✨ Key Features
- Pay-per-article (micropayments)
- Shared digital wallet for multiple publishers
- Donations and tipping
- Subscription integration
- Analytics for publishers
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Shared wallet across a network of publishers, reducing friction for users
- Focus on 'casual payments' as a stepping stone to subscription
- Simple and transparent revenue share model for publishers
Unique Value: Axate provides a frictionless way for readers to pay for the content they value, helping publishers to generate incremental revenue from a segment of their audience that would not otherwise pay.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Casual payment models for local and independent news publishers
- A 'soft' paywall to encourage both subscriptions and one-off payments
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Businesses that only want to offer traditional, all-or-nothing subscriptions
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike single-publisher solutions, Axate's network approach and shared wallet make it easier for users to pay for content across the web, which can lead to higher conversion rates.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free for publishers to implement, with a revenue share on transactions.
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