MPP Global's ESuite

• Description: MPP Global's Esuite platform enables complete control over content and access to content. It has hard, soft, and metered paywall options.
• Pricing: The pricing for Esuite varies depending on the needs of the client and a custom price quote must be requested.
• Pro: The Esuite is utilized by major media companies, including Daily Mail, The Irish Times, and Racing Post.
• Pro: A demo of the software can be requested.
• Pro: Esuite offers "next generation lifecycle management" to convert visitors into customers.
• Pro: Users appreciate how easily navigable Esuite is.
• Cons: A user comments that there is a learning curve for formatting pages.

LaterPay

• Description: LaterPay is a unique paywall application that enables its subscribers to quickly register and access content on participating websites (while preventing those who do not register from accessing the content). It is aimed at both publishers and personal users.
• Pricing: LaterPay charges 15 percent of revenue. It has no set up fees or ongoing subscription costs beyond that.
• Pro: LaterPay has claimed that its client websites see increased revenue of up to 2.5 times.
• Pro: Users can opt to read restricted content very quickly using LaterPay's model. The process is reduced to less than 10 seconds for more than 78 percent of users.
• Pro: Websites using LaterPay generate trust with their readers due to its unique model.
• Pro: LaterPay is used by The PULP, Salon, VRM, and buchreport.
• Con: LaterPay's business model relies on giving the reader the content before they pay (as it requires the reader to make an agreement to obtain access).

Summary of Early Findings in Relation to Goals