Steady is free to start — you only pay once you earn. There’s no upfront investment and no risk: fees apply only when you generate income.
What Steady costs, at a glance
Signing up and creating a project: Free.
Commission: 10% of your revenue, e.g., €1 for a membership fee of €10.
VAT (Value Added Tax): Membership prices in Germany must include VAT. Steady handles VAT payments to the tax office. The VAT rate depends on the country where your members live.
Payment costs: 1% to 3%, depending on the payment method and currency.
Estimate your costs
Want exact numbers for your prices? Use the Steady Calculator to estimate your net revenue and the associated costs.
What your commission covers
The 10% commission means Steady handles the work for you:
Monthly invoicing for members
Handling chargebacks and payment tracking
Providing and integrating essential tools
Excellent customer support
How members can pay
Members can pay via PayPal, Apple Pay, credit card, or direct debit.
Fees from payment providers (PayPal, Braintree, GoCardless) are passed on, as Steady cannot absorb these costs. These are the payment costs shown above.
Publishing without memberships
You can use Steady’s publishing tools even without offering memberships. This is free under the Fair Use Policy.
Still need help?
For a deeper look, see how Steady handles VAT and the breakdown of transaction costs.
Still have questions? Email support@steadyhq.com — we’re happy to help.