Paywall Access Types
Choose the model that fits your content. All types charge a USD price that subscribers pay in any crypto.
Comparison
| Type | Billing | When access ends | Free trial eligible |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-time | Single payment | Never — access is permanent | No |
| Lifetime | Single payment | Never — access is permanent | No |
| Monthly | Every 30 days | 24-hour grace period after expiry | Yes |
| 3-Month | Every 90 days | 24-hour grace period after expiry | Yes |
| Yearly | Every 365 days | 24-hour grace period after expiry | Yes |
Type details
One-time and Lifetime
The subscriber pays once and keeps access permanently. There is no expiry date and no renewal. These types are functionally identical — both grant permanent access for a single payment.
Monthly, 3-Month, Yearly
Subscription types charge the subscriber at regular intervals. Three days before each renewal date, the bot sends a reminder. If the subscriber does not renew within 24 hours of the expiry, they are removed from the channel.
Renewals extend from the end of the current period, not from the payment date. See Renewals & Expiry for the full lifecycle.
Pricing
Prices are set in USD and range from $1 to $10,000. Subscribers pay in whatever crypto they hold; you receive your chosen coin via automatic conversion.
Cloakd charges a 1% platform fee deducted from each payment before settlement. There are no monthly fees or setup fees.
Free trials
Free trials are available on Monthly, 3-Month, and Yearly subscriptions only. You can offer a trial period of 3, 7, 14, or 30 days.
See Free Trials for the full details on how trials work.