Comparison
Wick vs Fanelo
Fanelo sells a one-time software licence with full source code that you install and host yourself, plus an optional monthly Professional plan where Fanelo provides the hosting. On either plan you are running your own instance: gateway accounts, compliance and day-to-day operation are yours to set up. Wick is a managed operator that delivers the running platform on your domain. Here is how the two compare on the things that cost operators time and money.
Fanelo in short: Fanelo is a ShaunSocial fan subscription script sold as a self-hosted licence with full source code, with an optional hosted plan on top.
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Business model
Wick
Fully managed operator — Wick runs the platform for you
Fanelo
Self-hosted licence ($199 one-time) or a hosted Professional plan (from $59/month) purchased on top of the licence
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Legal & KYC
Wick
Wick manages KYC, age assurance and high-risk compliance
Fanelo
Profile and creator verification features listed; KYC and age assurance provider not stated on their site, confirm before purchase
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Launch time
Wick
Live within minutes on your own domain
Fanelo
A basic version in a few days, a fully customised platform in a few weeks, per their site
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Hosting & scaling
Wick
Managed cloud hosting, scaling and security included
Fanelo
Your own server on the licence; Fanelo hosting included on the Professional plan
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Payments
Wick
High-risk payment gateways built in
Fanelo
Gateway integrations listed (Stripe, PayPal, CCBill, local providers); merchant accounts not stated as included
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Platform updates
Wick
Continuous automatic platform updates
Fanelo
Download access for 1 year on the licence (renewable), lifetime on Professional
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Support
Wick
24/7 SLA support and account managers
Fanelo
3 months of email and community support on the licence (renewable); chat and email on Professional
| Feature | Wick | Fanelo |
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| Business model | Fully managed operator — Wick runs the platform for you | Self-hosted licence ($199 one-time) or a hosted Professional plan (from $59/month) purchased on top of the licence |
| Legal & KYC | Wick manages KYC, age assurance and high-risk compliance | Profile and creator verification features listed; KYC and age assurance provider not stated on their site, confirm before purchase |
| Launch time | Live within minutes on your own domain | A basic version in a few days, a fully customised platform in a few weeks, per their site |
| Hosting & scaling | Managed cloud hosting, scaling and security included | Your own server on the licence; Fanelo hosting included on the Professional plan |
| Payments | High-risk payment gateways built in | Gateway integrations listed (Stripe, PayPal, CCBill, local providers); merchant accounts not stated as included |
| Platform updates | Continuous automatic platform updates | Download access for 1 year on the licence (renewable), lifetime on Professional |
| Support | 24/7 SLA support and account managers | 3 months of email and community support on the licence (renewable); chat and email on Professional |
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Wick vs Fanelo: frequently asked questions
Is Wick a Fanelo alternative?
Yes. Both produce a branded fan subscription site. Fanelo is a licensed script you install, or pay Fanelo monthly to host, and you operate it either way. Wick is a fully managed platform: hosting, payments, compliance and updates are run for you.
Does Fanelo host the platform for me?
Only on its Professional plan, which is priced monthly on top of the licence. The base Fanelo licence is self-hosted. Wick includes managed cloud hosting, scaling and security on every plan.
Can I move from Fanelo to Wick?
Yes. Wick supports onboarding operators moving from self-hosted scripts, including bringing your own domain and branding across.
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Launch a fully managed, branded platform on your own domain — no servers, no scripts, no compliance headaches.