LaunchPass Pricing Breakdown
Base Monthly Fee
$29 per month
What this covers:
✅ Access to LaunchPass platform
✅ Unlimited members
✅ Unlimited transactions
✅ All features included
✅ Customer support
✅ Dashboard access
✅ Integration with Discord, Slack, or Telegram
✅ Payment processing setup
✅ Member management tools
No hidden fees - This is your only fixed monthly cost.
When charged:
Monthly subscription
Billed automatically
Cancel anytime
Transaction Fee
3.5% per transaction
What this means:
You pay 3.5% of each member payment
Example: Member pays $100 → you pay $3.50 to LaunchPass
You keep: $100 - $3.50 = $96.50 (minus Stripe fees)
Charged on:
✅ New member signups
✅ Recurring membership renewals
✅ One-time payments
✅ Upgrades/downgrades
❌ NOT on refunds (no fee if refunded)
❌ NOT on failed payments (no fee if payment fails)
Important: LaunchPass will NEVER charge more than 3.5% per transaction. This is your maximum.
Stripe Payment Processing Fees
Understanding Stripe Fees
In addition to LaunchPass fees, Stripe charges:
Standard credit/debit cards:
2.9% + $0.30 per successful transaction
Example: $100 payment = $2.90 + $0.30 = $3.20 Stripe fee
International cards:
3.9% + $0.30 per transaction
Extra 1% for international processing
Digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay):
Same as credit cards: 2.9% + $0.30
Why Stripe fees exist:
Payment processing infrastructure
Security and fraud protection
PCI compliance
Payout handling
Dispute management
Stripe fees are separate from LaunchPass fees. Both are deducted automatically.
Total Cost Examples
Example 1: $29/Month Membership
Member pays: $29
Your costs:
LaunchPass fee: $29 × 3.5% = $1.02
Stripe fee: $29 × 2.9% + $0.30 = $1.14
Total fees: $2.16
You receive: $29 - $2.16 = $26.84
Your revenue: $26.84 per member per month
Example 2: $99/Month Membership
Member pays: $99
Your costs:
LaunchPass fee: $99 × 3.5% = $3.47
Stripe fee: $99 × 2.9% + $0.30 = $3.17
Total fees: $6.64
You receive: $99 - $6.64 = $92.36
Your revenue: $92.36 per member per month
Example 3: $297/Year Membership
Member pays: $297 (annual)
Your costs:
LaunchPass fee: $297 × 3.5% = $10.40
Stripe fee: $297 × 2.9% + $0.30 = $8.91
Total fees: $19.31
You receive: $297 - $19.31 = $277.69
Your revenue: $277.69 per year per member
Example 4: With Monthly Subscription ($29/month base)
Scenario: 100 members at $49/month each
Monthly revenue:
Member payments: 100 × $49 = $4,900
Your costs:
LaunchPass monthly: $29
LaunchPass transaction fees: $4,900 × 3.5% = $171.50
Stripe fees: $4,900 × 3.2% = **$157** (approximate)
Total costs: $357.50
You receive: $4,900 - $357.50 = $4,542.50/month
Net revenue: $4,542.50 per month
Fee Calculator
Quick Formula
To calculate your net revenue:
Net Revenue = Member Payment - LaunchPass Fee - Stripe Fee LaunchPass Fee = Member Payment × 3.5% Stripe Fee = (Member Payment × 2.9%) + $0.30 Total Fees ≈ Member Payment × 6.4% + $0.30
Simplified:
Take member payment
Multiply by 0.936 (keeps ~93.6%)
Subtract $0.30
That's approximately what you keep
Example:
$50 × 0.936 = $46.80
$46.80 - $0.30 = $46.50 you keep
Actual: $50 - $1.75 (LP) - $1.76 (Stripe) = $46.49 ✅
What's Included (No Extra Costs)
Everything Included in $29/Month
Platform features:
✅ Discord integration (unlimited members)
✅ Slack integration (unlimited members)
✅ Telegram integration (unlimited members)
✅ Unlimited transactions
✅ Multiple pricing tiers
✅ Free trial support
✅ Discount codes
✅ Subscription management
✅ Member dashboard
Payment features:
✅ Stripe integration
✅ Automatic billing
✅ Payment retries
✅ Refund processing
✅ Invoice generation
✅ Tax handling
✅ Multiple currencies
Management tools:
✅ LaunchPass dashboard
✅ Member list export
✅ Analytics and reporting
✅ Email notifications
✅ Auto-kick on cancel
✅ Role management
✅ Customer portal for members
Support:
✅ Email support
✅ Help center access
✅ Setup assistance
✅ Technical troubleshooting
✅ Integration help
No additional charges for:
❌ Setup or onboarding
❌ Adding members
❌ Number of transactions
❌ Customer support
❌ Platform features
❌ Updates or improvements
When You're Charged
Billing Timeline
LaunchPass monthly fee ($29):
Charged on signup date
Renews monthly on same date
Example: Signup Jan 15 → Charged 15th each month
Transaction fees (3.5%):
Deducted automatically from each payment
As members pay
Real-time deduction
No separate bill
Stripe fees:
Also deducted automatically
From each payment
Before payout to you
Transparent in Stripe dashboard
You receive:
Net amount (after all fees)
Typically 1-2 business days
Direct to your bank account
Via Stripe
Failed Payments and Refunds
No Fees on Failed Payments
If a member's payment fails:
❌ LaunchPass charges no fee
❌ Stripe charges no fee
✅ You pay nothing
✅ Member doesn't get access
Why this matters: You're not charged for unsuccessful transactions.
Refunds
If you refund a member:
LaunchPass:
Transaction fee refunded (you get your 3.5% back)
Fair and reasonable
Stripe:
Does NOT refund their fee
You lose the Stripe fee (~2.9% + $0.30)
Standard Stripe policy
Example:
Member paid $100
You refund $100
LaunchPass: Refunds your $3.50
Stripe: Keeps their $3.20
Net cost to you: $3.20 (Stripe fee only)
Free Trial Period
Is There a Free Trial?
LaunchPass itself:
No free trial for the platform
$29/month starts immediately
But: You can cancel anytime
For your members:
✅ You can offer free trials to members
Set 7, 14, 30 day trials (or custom)
Members try before paying
No fees until they convert
How it works:
Member signs up for trial
Gets access immediately
After trial: Charged first payment
That's when fees apply (LaunchPass + Stripe)
Cancellation Policy
No Long-Term Contract
You can cancel anytime:
No minimum commitment
No cancellation fees
No penalties
Cancel in dashboard
What happens when you cancel:
Access continues until end of billing period
No refund for partial month
Members lose access after period ends
You keep all data/exports
To cancel:
Log into LaunchPass
Go to Billing
Find "Free Plan"
Confirm cancellation
Done
Reactivation:
Can reactivate anytime
Same pricing
Set up new community
No penalty
Frequently Asked Questions
"Is the $29/month per community or per platform?"
Per community.
If you run multiple communities, each is $29/month separately.
Example:
1 Discord community: $29/month
1 Slack community: $29/month
Total: $58/month
"Do I pay $29/month even if I have no members?"
Yes.
The $29/month is your platform access fee, regardless of member count.
Even with:
Zero members: $29/month
10 members: $29/month
1,000 members: $29/month
Transaction fees only apply when members actually pay.
"Can I avoid Stripe fees?"
No.
Stripe is required for payment processing. Their fees are standard for all payment processors.
Alternatives would have similar fees:
PayPal: ~3.5%
Square: ~3%
Other processors: 2.5-3.5%
Stripe's fees are competitive and industry-standard.
"What if my members pay annually?"
Same fee structure:
3.5% LaunchPass fee
2.9% + $0.30 Stripe fee
On annual payments:
Higher transaction amount
Same percentage fees
Example: $300/year = $10.50 LaunchPass + $9.00 Stripe
Benefit:
One transaction fee per year (not 12 monthly)
Lower total fees annually
Better for you and members
"Do I pay fees on discount codes?"
Yes, on the discounted amount.
Example:
Regular price: $50
Discount: 20% off ($10 discount)
Member pays: $40
Fees calculated on: $40 (not $50)
You pay:
LaunchPass: $40 × 3.5% = $1.40
Stripe: $40 × 2.9% + $0.30 = $1.46
Total fees: $2.86
"Can I pass fees to members?"
Not directly, but you can adjust pricing.
Option 1: Include fees in price
Want $50 net? Charge $54
Fees come out
You keep ~$50
Option 2: Be transparent
Charge exactly what you want
Accept fees as cost of business
Clearer for members
Most communities include fees in their pricing.
Related Resources
Setting Up Your LaunchPass Community (setup guide)
Understanding Your LaunchPass Dashboard (dashboard guide)
What is Stripe? (payment processor info)
Stripe Pricing Details (Stripe official pricing)
Offering Discounts (discount codes guide)
Free Trials (trial setup)
Key Takeaways
✅ LaunchPass costs: $29/month + 3.5% per transaction
✅ Stripe costs: ~2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (separate)
✅ Total fees: ~6.4% + $0.30 per transaction
✅ Example: $100 payment = keep ~$93.30
✅ No hidden fees: $29/month is only fixed cost
✅ Unlimited members: No per-member charges
✅ Volume discounts: Available for large communities (500+ members)
✅ Cancel anytime: No long-term contract
✅ No fees on failures: Only successful transactions
✅ Everything included: All features, support, platforms
Need Help?
Have questions about LaunchPass pricing?
Email LaunchPass support: [email protected]
We can help with:
Understanding pricing
Calculating your costs
Volume discount inquiries
Billing questions
Invoice requests
Custom pricing for large communities
Comparing to alternatives
Response time: Usually within 24 hours