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See the true cost of BeFree when you factor in everything Playto includes for free.

$1,000
$0$10k$25k$50k
BeFree's Subscription$199/mo
BeFree's Est. Total Transaction Cost8%
Playto Subscription$0 / free
Playto Processing4% all-in

Estimated Annual Savings

$2,868/ year
True cost on BeFree$3,348
Cost on Playto$480

*Includes BeFree's listed price + estimated total transaction fees (processing, FX, payouts). Playto's 4% covers everything including payment processing and your mobile app.

Mobile-First Community

Your community
in their pocket.

Don't force your members to login to a desktop website. Playto gives them a native app experience they'll actually use every day.

5xHigher Engagement
95%Open Rates (Push)
Phone screen content

Everything you get with Playto

Why pay extra for basic features?

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Integrated Courses
Gamification
Community Feed
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Finally a platform that feels modern. My students love the gamification features.
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David K.
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UPI payments work flawlessly. Best platform for Indian creators hands down.
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Community engagement 10x'd after moving from a Facebook Group. The chat is buttery smooth.
James L.
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Push notifications directly to my members' phones. No more lost emails. Game changer.
Maria R.
Maria R.

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I switched from Kajabi and saved $1,800 instantly. The mobile app is miles ahead.
Alex C.
Alex C.

Online Coach

Finally a platform that feels modern. My students love the gamification features.
Sarah J.
Sarah J.

Yoga Instructor

The AI co-founder feature basically wrote my entire course outline. Insane.
David K.
David K.

Finance Educator

UPI payments work flawlessly. Best platform for Indian creators hands down.
Priya M.
Priya M.

Art Teacher

Community engagement 10x'd after moving from a Facebook Group. The chat is buttery smooth.
James L.
James L.

Fitness Creator

Push notifications directly to my members' phones. No more lost emails. Game changer.
Maria R.
Maria R.

Design Mentor

I switched from Kajabi and saved $1,800 instantly. The mobile app is miles ahead.
Alex C.
Alex C.

Online Coach

Finally a platform that feels modern. My students love the gamification features.
Sarah J.
Sarah J.

Yoga Instructor

The AI co-founder feature basically wrote my entire course outline. Insane.
David K.
David K.

Finance Educator

UPI payments work flawlessly. Best platform for Indian creators hands down.
Priya M.
Priya M.

Art Teacher

Community engagement 10x'd after moving from a Facebook Group. The chat is buttery smooth.
James L.
James L.

Fitness Creator

Push notifications directly to my members' phones. No more lost emails. Game changer.
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Photography Educator

Free to start, no credit card drama. I only pay when I earn. That's how it should be.
Neha S.
Neha S.

Cooking Creator

My own native app on the App Store. My members think I spent thousands building this custom.
Tom B.
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Tech Educator

The affiliate portal helped me grow 3x faster. My members recruit other members for me.
Aisha K.
Aisha K.

Wellness Coach

Built my entire music school community in a weekend. The AI literally wrote my course content.
Raj P.
Raj P.

Music Academy Owner

Went from zero to 500 paying members in 3 months. The discovery marketplace is a hidden gem.
Emma W.
Emma W.

Business Coach

My members actually open the app daily. 95% engagement rate vs 20% on email. Not even close.
Carlos T.
Carlos T.

Photography Educator

Free to start, no credit card drama. I only pay when I earn. That's how it should be.
Neha S.
Neha S.

Cooking Creator

My own native app on the App Store. My members think I spent thousands building this custom.
Tom B.
Tom B.

Tech Educator

The affiliate portal helped me grow 3x faster. My members recruit other members for me.
Aisha K.
Aisha K.

Wellness Coach

Built my entire music school community in a weekend. The AI literally wrote my course content.
Raj P.
Raj P.

Music Academy Owner

Went from zero to 500 paying members in 3 months. The discovery marketplace is a hidden gem.
Emma W.
Emma W.

Business Coach

My members actually open the app daily. 95% engagement rate vs 20% on email. Not even close.
Carlos T.
Carlos T.

Photography Educator

Free to start, no credit card drama. I only pay when I earn. That's how it should be.
Neha S.
Neha S.

Cooking Creator

My own native app on the App Store. My members think I spent thousands building this custom.
Tom B.
Tom B.

Tech Educator

The affiliate portal helped me grow 3x faster. My members recruit other members for me.
Aisha K.
Aisha K.

Wellness Coach

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Playto really free?

Yes. Playto has a 'Forever Free' plan that includes all core features—community, courses, and chats. We only make money when you make money, by taking a small transaction fee (4%) on payments. No monthly subscriptions.

Can I use my own custom domain?

Not yet, but we are working on it! Currently, you get a beautiful `playto.so/yourname` link that works instantly on mobile and web.

How is this different from BeFree?

Unlike BeFree which charges you monthly fees regardless of your success, Playto is free to start. Plus, Playto is mobile-first, meaning your community lives in a dedicated app, not just a mobile-responsive website.

Does it work Globally?

Yes! Playto is built for global creators. We support local payments like UPI in India, and card payments globally. You can accept payments from anywhere.
01

The BeFree vs. Playto Cost Gap

BeFree costs $199/mo before it takes a cut of your sales. On $10,000 of annual sales that is about $2,788 more than Playto's flat 4% platform commission — money that stays with you instead.

02

Mobile-First for Higher Engagement

In 2026, engagement happens on mobile. While other platforms offer clunky web interfaces, Playto provides a native app experience for your members. This leads to 10x higher retention and a more professional brand image for your skilled guild.