For creators and digital business owners looking to monetize their products or services, choosing the right platform is crucial. Today, we'll compare Whop and LaunchPass, analyzing their pricing structures and features to help you make an informed decision.
Whop positions itself as a comprehensive platform for digital businesses with a flexible pricing structure.
Platform Fee: 3% - base fee
Payment Processing: 2.9% + $0.3 (domestic)per transaction
Marketplace Fee: 30% - for sales through Whop's marketplace
Support for various platforms (Discord, Telegram, etc.)
Access to 2M+ weekly users
Analytics, affiliates, promo codes
Built-in security measures
Automated tax handling
Let's break down a $100 domestic sale
LaunchPass takes a more straightforward approach with a fixed monthly fee plus transaction fee model.
Platform Fee: 3.5% - per transaction
Payment Processing: 0% + $0 (domestic)Standard Stripe fees apply separately
Straightforward pricing structure
Fixed monthly fee
Competitive 3.5% rate
Focused on subscription services
Flexible pricing for larger groups
For a business processing $1,000 in monthly transactions
The right platform depends on your specific business needs:
- Choose Whop if you need a comprehensive platform with multiple integrations, marketplace exposure, and don't mind variable fees based on your sales channels.
- Choose LaunchPass if you want predictable pricing, simple membership management, and don't need extensive marketplace features.