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7 Business Models for Monetizing Digital Content

GetElastic

Subscriptions. The subscription model is common for all types of digital content - software, gaming, e-newspapers, e-magazines, telco services and streaming content (Netflix, Hulu, Spotify). Newer examples include Google's freshly launched micropayments option for Wallet users (a paywall alternative for publishers).

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Square vs PayPal (Dec 2019): Clash of the Payment Processing Titans

Ecommerce Platforms

If all you need is a mobile card reader, or a way to take debit and credit card payments online, then you can use either Square or PayPal for that purpose. Additionally, neither service will charge you regular subscription fees beyond the ones that you incur for a transaction. 5% plus 5 cents for a micropayment. Square Fees.

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Stripe vs PayPal: Which Payment Gateway is Right for You?

Ecommerce Platforms

Aside from payment processing, PayPal also offers access to things like PayPal Here for a mobile point of service system, online invoicing, donation buttons, mass payout systems and more. Recurring billing, invoicing, and subscription tools. You don’t need to necessarily buy a subscription to get started. for ACH transactions.

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Stripe Review: Payment Processor With Advanced Development and Clear Pricing

Ecommerce Platforms

If you're running a subscription-based model, Stripe has you covered. The Upsides: The subscription features are easy and powerful. Subscription tools – PayPal charges for its subscription service, but Stripe does not. Stripe Relay – The Relay product combines mobile app commerce with your online store.