Paragraph
Web3-native publishing platform with email newsletters, paid subscriptions, NFT collectibles, and wallet subscribers.
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5%
Payout
monthly
Category
Newsletter
Countries
Stripe-supported plus crypto wallets
About Paragraph
Paragraph combines traditional newsletter tooling with onchain primitives such as wallet-based subscribers, token-gated posts, and NFT collectibles. It supports recurring fiat subscriptions via Stripe with around a 5% platform fee, plus optional crypto payment rails. Paragraph absorbed Mirror.xyz in 2024-2025 and now hosts that audience.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Portable wallet-based subscriber list
- Lower fee than Substack at 5%
- Supports both fiat and crypto payments
- NFT collectibles and token-gating built-in
Cons
- Web3 features add learning curve
- Smaller audience than mainstream platforms
- Still takes a revenue cut unlike Ghost
Full breakdown
- Platform fee
- 5% · of subscription revenue
- Payout speed
- monthly
- Minimum payout
- NEEDS REVIEW
- Countries supported
- Stripe-supported plus crypto wallets
- Email list export
- Full access
- Custom domain
- Yes
- Community features
- Wallet subscribers, token-gated posts, NFT collectors
Common questions
How much does Paragraph charge creators?
Paragraph charges 5% (of subscription revenue). This is charged on every transaction. Minimum payout threshold is NEEDS REVIEW.
How fast does Paragraph pay out?
Paragraph pays creators on a monthly cadence. The minimum balance required before a payout is triggered is NEEDS REVIEW.
Can I export my subscriber list from Paragraph?
Yes — Paragraph gives creators full access to their subscriber email list, which you can export and take with you if you leave the platform.
What can creators earn from on Paragraph?
Paragraph supports subs, sales. Fees apply as noted above.
Which countries does Paragraph support?
Paragraph pays out in: Stripe-supported plus crypto wallets. If your country isn't on the supported list, you typically can't receive payouts from Paragraph directly.
What are the best Paragraph alternatives?
The closest peers to Paragraph are Substack, Ghost, Beehiiv. See the Compare sidebar on this page for side-by-side breakdowns.