During beta, the goal is not to squeeze artists. The goal is to test real listener behaviour, QR activations, fan networks, artist wallets, member splits and tip transparency.
These plan cards are managed from the admin dashboard, so beta pricing can change without another code patch.
Listeners should remain free because they drive discovery and artist growth.
Best for early artist testers while the platform stabilises.
Suggested post-beta price for active artists and bands.
For small labels, distributors and collectives managing a roster.
For larger rosters once label workflows are tested.
For cans, posters, radio, events, festivals and brand campaigns.
Keep subscriptions separate from tip transparency. Subscriptions pay for platform tools. Tip deductions stay publicly visible.
Gateway fees vary by provider and transaction. The public transparency page shows the actual recorded values, not marketing estimates.
| Phase | What we build | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 4.1 | Manual plan assignment in admin | Test plan limits before taking recurring money. |
| Phase 4.2 | Plan limits and account status | Control signals, tracks and label roster size. |
| Phase 4.3 | PayFast subscription checkout | Automate South African recurring billing. |
| Phase 4.4 | PayFast ITN webhook | Automatically activate, suspend or renew accounts. |
| Phase 4.5 | Billing dashboard | Admin can see subscription health and failed renewals. |
Beta users help decide what is worth paying for and what must stay free for the scene.