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Mighty Networks vs Payhip: Which is right for you? (1970)

TL;DR

  • Choose Mighty Networks if paywall conversion optimization is the priority.
  • Choose Payhip if keeping fees low matters most.
  • Both work for: courses, memberships.

Mighty Networks

Courses $33/mo (3% transaction). Business $99/mo (2%). Path-to-Pro $360/mo (0%).

Community-first platform with courses and live events. Native mobile apps for members. Has transaction fees on lower tiers. Competes directly with Circle and Kajabi.

Payhip

Free: 5% fee. Plus $29/mo: 2%. Pro $99/mo: 0%

More customizable than Gumroad with better fee structure at volume. Does not handle VAT globally.

Pricing comparison

Pricing model
flat_monthly
freemium
Detail
Courses $33/mo (3% transaction). Business $99/mo (2%). Path-to-Pro $360/mo (0%).
Free: 5% fee. Plus $29/mo: 2%. Pro $99/mo: 0%

Feature comparison

Mighty Networks
Payhip
Merchant of record
No
No
Paywalls
Yes
No
A/B testing
No
No
Tax handled
No
No
No-code
Yes
Yes
Open source
No
No
Ease of setup
4/5
5/5
Fee competitiveness
3/5
4/5
Conversion tooling
3/5
2/5
Advanced billing
2/5
1/5

Best for

Mighty Networks is best for Communities, Courses, Memberships, Creators, coaching, Digital products. Payhip is best for ebooks, templates, Courses, Memberships, Creators, Digital products.

FAQ

Is Mighty Networks better than Payhip?

Neither is universally better. Mighty Networks is the right pick if paywall conversion optimization is the priority; Payhip wins if keeping fees low matters most.

Which is cheaper, Mighty Networks or Payhip?

Payhip ranks higher on fee competitiveness (4/5). Mighty Networks pricing: Courses $33/mo (3% transaction). Business $99/mo (2%). Path-to-Pro $360/mo (0%).. Payhip pricing: Free: 5% fee. Plus $29/mo: 2%. Pro $99/mo: 0%.

Can I switch from Mighty Networks to Payhip?

Yes — most subscription and billing tools support migration via CSV import or API. Expect to reconfigure webhooks, paywalls, and entitlements. Check both vendors' migration docs before committing.

Does Mighty Networks handle sales tax?

No. Mighty Networks does not handle tax registrations — you handle those yourself or via a separate tool.

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