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Stan vs Uscreen

Stan and Uscreen are both creator monetization tools. Stan is aimed at creators, while Uscreen is aimed at creators and small businesses. Stan costs less, from $29/mo versus $49/mo for Uscreen.

Stan

Creator storefront for courses and coaching

Uscreen

Video membership platform with branded mobile and TV apps for creators

PricingPaid · $29Paid · $49
Starting price$29/mo$49/mo
Free planNoNo
Free trial14 days14 days
Built forCreatorsCreators, Small businesses
Platformsweb, ios, androidweb, ios, android
CountryUS · 2020US · 2014
Rating——

Choose Stan if

Social creators monetizing.

  • Conversion-optimized checkout
  • Mobile-first
  • Coaching built in

Look elsewhere if: Large catalog stores.

Choose Uscreen if

Video-first creators and studios with a few hundred or more paying members who want their own branded streaming apps.

  • Creators own the brand, the apps and the member relationship
  • Video, live, community and apps in one platform
  • No per-subscriber fee on the Starter plan

Look elsewhere if: Course creators who need funnels and email marketing (Kajabi) or hobby creators starting from zero (Patreon).

Stan vs Uscreen pricing

Stan

  • Creator$29/mo$300/yr billed annually; store, courses, bookings
  • Creator Pro$99/mo$948/yr billed annually; email, upsells, affiliates

Uscreen

  • Starter$49/moMonthly only; up to 100 subscribers, no subscriber fee
  • Growth$199/mo$149/mo billed annually; +$1.99 per subscriber, unlimited members
  • App Essentials$499/mo$449/mo billed annually; +$0.99 per subscriber, iOS and Android apps
  • CustomCustomQuoted; adds TV apps, community DMs and challenges

Stan · Key features

  • Link-in-bio store
  • Digital products
  • Courses
  • Coaching bookings
  • Memberships
  • Email (Pro)

Cons

  • Monthly cost
  • Design limits
  • Fewer integrations

Uscreen · Key features

  • Branded video storefront with catalogue, playlists and comments
  • Native live streaming with real-time chat and reminders
  • Subscriptions, free trials, bundles and one-off purchases
  • Branded iOS and Android apps with push notifications
  • TV apps on Custom plans for living-room viewing
  • Community channels with public and private spaces

Cons

  • Per-subscriber fees add up as membership grows
  • Apps require the $449+ App Essentials tier
  • Weaker course and email marketing tools than Kajabi

Stan vs Uscreen: FAQ

Which is cheaper, Stan or Uscreen?

Stan starts at $29/mo and Uscreen at $49/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.

Do Stan and Uscreen have a free plan?

Stan has no free plan, a 14-day free trial. Uscreen has no free plan, a 14-day free trial.

Which is better for small businesses, Stan or Uscreen?

Uscreen lists small businesses as a core audience, while Stan is aimed more at creators.

Not sure yet?