Run a Paid Newsletter
Aldus gives you everything you need to launch and run a paid newsletter — Stripe-backed subscriptions, gated content tiers, AI-written issues, and real monetisation analytics. No revenue share, no surprise fees.
Monetise your expertise with subscriber revenue →The Scenario
You're a writer, expert, or specialist with an audience that wants premium content. You want to charge for deeper analysis, exclusive reports, or paid community access — without giving 10% to a platform or spending nights wrestling with a paywall plugin.
What You'll Achieve
- ✓Launch a paid tier in under 30 minutes
- ✓Keep 100% of your revenue (no platform cut)
- ✓Have the AI draft premium issues that match your voice
- ✓Track lifetime value and churn per subscriber
How Aldus Handles It
Stripe-native billing
Connect Stripe in one click. Run monthly and yearly plans with trial periods, refunds, and dunning handled for you.
Content gating
Mark any issue as free, paid, or premium. Non-subscribers see a preview with a one-click upgrade CTA.
Premium-tier AI
The AI learns your premium voice and drafts deeper, longer-form issues for paid subscribers.
Churn analytics
See who's about to churn, who's engaged, and which issues correlate with upgrades and downgrades.
Walkthrough: From Zero to First Send
Connect Stripe
Link your Stripe account via OAuth. Aldus creates your products and prices automatically.
Define your tiers
Set up free, paid ($9/mo typical), and premium ($29/mo typical) tiers with distinct content policies.
Import your list
Bring existing paid subscribers with their grandfather pricing preserved, plus free subs at the bottom tier.
Ship your first paid issue
Write the outline (or let AI draft it), pick the tier, and publish. Aldus handles the paywall rendering.
By the Numbers
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I charge?
Typical paid newsletters charge $5-$29/month. Premium niches (finance, crypto, B2B) command $49-$199/month. Aldus benchmarks your niche and suggests pricing.
Does Aldus take a cut of my paid subscribers?
No. Aldus charges a flat monthly platform fee. 100% of subscription revenue (minus Stripe's 2.9% + 30¢) goes to your bank account.
Can I offer a free trial?
Yes. Set any trial length (3 days, 7 days, 14 days) and require or skip a credit card up-front. Trial conversion analytics are built in.
What about refunds and cancellations?
Subscribers self-cancel via Stripe's customer portal. Refunds can be issued one-click from your Aldus dashboard or Stripe.