How We Stack Up Against the Competition
See why Monthly Club is the perfect choice for service businesses, creators, and entrepreneurs across all industries.
Platform Comparison
See how Monthly Club compares to the biggest names in subscriptions, payments, and e-commerce
| Feature | Monthly Club | Patreon | OnlyFans | Klarna | Shopify | Direct Debit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transaction Fees | 2.9% + 20p | 8-12% | 20% | Up to 5.99% + $0.30 | 2.9% + 30p | ~10–50p per transaction |
| Subscription Types | Standard Balance Builder Buy Now Pay Later | Buy Now Pay Later | ||||
| One-Time Purchases | ||||||
| Private Messaging | ||||||
| Content Posts for Subscribers | ||||||
| Business Branding | ||||||
| Tax Reports & Analytics | ||||||
| Setup Time | 10 minutes | 1-2 hours | 30 minutes | 1-3 days | 1-2 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
| Monthly Cost | Free | Free | Free | Free | $29-299 | $50-200 |
Detailed Features
Everything you need to run and grow your subscription business, all in one platform.
Balance Builder
Flexible prepaid subscriptions where customers build credit for any future service.
Pay It Off Plans
Installment plans for higher-value packages and services.
One-Time Purchases
Individual services, add-ons, and single purchases alongside subscriptions.
Messaging & Community
Private messaging and content sharing with your subscribers.
Business Branding
Create your professional business page with logo, description, and products.
Tax Analytics
Simple tax reports and basic analytics for your subscription business.
Designed for Service Businesses & Creators
You shouldn't need a dev team or expensive tools to sell recurring services.
Fast setup
Start selling in under 10 minutes. No code, no bloat.
Custom & Simple
Everything works out of the box — and looks like your brand.
Built-in Growth
SEO-ready, mobile-friendly, and easy to share anywhere.