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title: "PayBot vs LaunchPass — 0% Platform Fees for Discord"
description: "Compare PayBot and LaunchPass for Discord payments. PayBot charges 0% platform fees, includes storefronts and payment links. Try free."
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PayBot vs LaunchPass

# LaunchPass takes 3.5% of every sale. PayBot takes 0%.

Both let you sell subscriptions in Discord. The difference? LaunchPass charges $29/mo + 3.5% of your revenue. PayBot charges 0% platform fee — you only pay Stripe processing.

[Try PayBot Free](https://paybotapp.com/r/) No credit card • 3 subscribers free

[See the full comparison](#comparison)

![PayBot dashboard showing Stripe connected and membership management](https://paybotapp.com/images/discord_dashboard_light.png) ![PayBot payment portal on mobile — share anywhere](https://paybotapp.com/images/hero-phone-portal.png)

## What is LaunchPass?

LaunchPass is a tool for charging access to Discord, Telegram, and Slack communities. It handles subscriptions, payments, and role management. Plans start at $29/month plus 3.5% of your revenue.

PayBot does the same thing for Discord — subscriptions, auto role management, Stripe checkout — but with a different model. Here's how they compare.

## Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature

PayBot

LaunchPass

Platform Fee

0% Only Stripe processing

$29/mo + 3.5% $379/mo on $10k revenue

Stripe Model

Direct billing Your Stripe is merchant of record

Routed through LaunchPass LaunchPass processes, pays you out

Platform Focus

100% Discord All-in on Discord

Discord + Telegram + Slack Split three ways

Link-in-Bio Storefront

Yes 8 themes, custom URLs

No Not available

Payment Links

Yes YouTube, Twitter, TikTok bios

No Not available

One-Time Payments

Yes Courses, coaching, digital products

No Subscriptions only

Team Payroll

Yes Auto-pay moderators (Ultra)

No

Setup Time

60 seconds

30+ minutes

Free Tier

Yes 3 subscribers, no credit card

No Starts at $29/mo

Telegram/Slack

No

Yes Their advantage

## Your own branded storefront

Create a link-in-bio style checkout page. Share it on YouTube, Twitter, TikTok — anywhere. LaunchPass doesn't have this.

-   8 color themes to match your brand
-   Custom URLs like `go.paybotapp.com/yourname`
-   Add bio, social links, and multiple pricing tiers
-   Works on any device — mobile optimized
-   No landing page builder required

![PayBot portal pages - Link in bio style checkout pages with different themes](https://paybotapp.com/images/portal-showcase.png)

![Alpha Traders - Storefront (Link in Bio) example](https://paybotapp.com/images/portal-trading.png) Your Payment Page

![Secure checkout with Discord login](https://paybotapp.com/images/checkout-trading.png) Secure Checkout

## Share a link. Get paid.

Drop a payment link on YouTube, Twitter, or TikTok. Fans don't need an existing Discord account — they create one during checkout, get an invite, and the bot assigns their role instantly.

-   Payment links for any social bio
-   No existing Discord account required
-   Auto-email with server invite after payment
-   Bot assigns roles the moment they join

## The Real Cost Comparison

Both charge Stripe's processing fee (2.9% + 30¢). The difference is the platform fee.

### PayBot

0% platform fee

-   Free tier: $0/mo (3 subscribers)
-   Small: $9/mo (25 subscribers)
-   Medium: $39/mo (100 subscribers)
-   Large: $89/mo (500 subscribers)

**100 subs at $20/mo:** $9–89/mo plan cost

### LaunchPass

$29/mo + 3.5% of revenue

-   $29/month base fee
-   3.5% on every transaction
-   Adds up fast at scale

**100 subs at $20/mo:** $29 + $70 fee = $99/mo

## Sell courses from Discord

LaunchPass only does subscriptions. PayBot lets you sell one-time products too — coaching packages, courses, lifetime access, digital downloads.

-   One-time payments alongside subscriptions
-   Coaching, courses, digital products
-   Roles assigned instantly on purchase
-   No separate tool needed

![PayBot subscription pricing tiers in Discord](https://paybotapp.com/images/pricing_tiers_light.png)

## Try PayBot free

Start with 3 subscribers for free. Upgrade when you're ready.

### Free

$0 /month

Test drive with up to 3 subscribers

-   3 subscribers
-   Subscriber management
-   Storefront (Link in Bio)
-   Payment links
-   Automatic role assignment
-   Onboarding DMs

[Add to Server](https://paybotapp.com/r/) No credit card • Try it free

### Small

$9 /month

For communities ready to grow

-   25 subscribers
-   Automations (Zapier/Make)
-   Analytics dashboard
-   Subscriber management
-   Storefront (Link in Bio)
-   Payment links
-   Automatic role assignment

[Add to Server](https://paybotapp.com/r/) No credit card • Start earning

Most Popular

### Medium

$39 /month

For growing communities

-   100 subscribers
-   Analytics dashboard
-   Affiliate program
-   Subscriber management
-   Automations (Zapier/Make)
-   Storefront (Link in Bio)
-   Payment links
-   Automatic role assignment

[Add to Server](https://paybotapp.com/r/) No credit card • Level up

### Large

$89 /month

For established communities

-   500 subscribers
-   One-time payments
-   Subscriber management
-   Analytics dashboard
-   Storefront (Link in Bio)
-   Payment links

[Add to Server](https://paybotapp.com/r/) No credit card • Scale up

0% platform fee on all plans. You only pay Stripe's processing (2.9% + 30¢).

## Trusted by Discord Communities

"PayBot simplified our entire subscription process. We set it up in minutes and now manage over 200 premium members effortlessly."

![Daniel from Active Stacks Community](https://paybotapp.com/images/activestacks.jpg)

#### Daniel

Active Stacks Community • 210 members

"The tier grouping feature has increased our revenue by 40%. Members can easily upgrade their subscriptions without any friction."

![Tommy](https://paybotapp.com/images/tommy.jpg)

#### Tommy

Men's Fitness and Bible Study • 95 members

"Our members love how easy it is to subscribe. The seamless role assignment and checkout process has boosted our conversion rate significantly."

![PipelineGuy from Pipeline Club](https://paybotapp.com/images/pipelineguy.jpg)

#### PipelineGuy

Pipeline Club • 140 members

## When LaunchPass might be better

-   You need Telegram or Slack integration (PayBot is pure Discord)
-   You're okay with split platform focus and the trade-offs that brings

If Discord is your primary platform and you don't need Telegram or Slack, PayBot is built specifically for you.

## Common Questions

### I haven't used LaunchPass yet. Why choose PayBot?

PayBot lets you test with 3 subscribers for free — no credit card. You get storefronts, payment links, and auto role management from day one. LaunchPass charges $29/month from the start with no free tier.

### Can I try PayBot before committing?

Yes. The free tier includes full features for up to 3 subscribers. Connect Stripe, create tiers, share your storefront — if it works for you, upgrade when you're ready.

### Why does "Discord-only" matter?

Focus. LaunchPass builds features for Discord, Telegram, AND Slack. Their team is split three ways. PayBot is 100% Discord—every feature, every update, every improvement is built specifically for Discord communities. You get a better product because we're not distracted.

### What happens to my subscribers if I leave LaunchPass?

You lose them. LaunchPass owns the customer relationship. You'd email every member asking them to resubscribe elsewhere. Maybe 20% do. With PayBot, subscribers are in YOUR Stripe—switch platforms and they come with you.

### How much do I actually save vs LaunchPass?

LaunchPass charges $29/month + 3.5% of revenue. On $10,000/month, that's $379 gone every month—$4,548/year. PayBot charges 0%. You only pay Stripe's processing (2.9% + 30¢), which you'd pay on LaunchPass anyway.

### What about their landing page builder?

PayBot has Link in Bio portals—8 professionally designed themes, mobile-optimized, shareable anywhere. It's better than a landing page builder because it's built specifically for Discord creators, not generic SaaS pages.

### I need Telegram. Should I use LaunchPass?

If Telegram is essential, yes—PayBot is Discord-only. But if Discord is your primary platform and Telegram is "nice to have," consider whether split focus is worth the trade-off. You're paying for features you might not need.

## Start selling in 60 seconds

Add PayBot to your Discord server, connect Stripe, and create your first pricing tier. No credit card required for the free tier.

[Add to Server](https://paybotapp.com/r/) Free tier • No credit card