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Guides & comparisons
Notes from building StackPass, honest comparisons of the alternatives, and walkthroughs for creators running paid Discord communities.
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Comped Substack subscribers can't reach your Discord
Comped readers pay nothing, so Stripe has nothing to find. Why every sync tool fails on them, and how to give them access without breaking revocation.
By Michael Sikand
- substackdiscord
App, gift and group subs never reach your Stripe
Apple collects in-app purchases. Gifts and group plans bill a third party. All three leave your Stripe account with nothing to match and your sync nothing to do.
By Michael Sikand
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When Discord and Substack emails don't match
Discord tells us one email. Stripe knows a different one. That single mismatch is the biggest cause of failed Discord access — and the easiest to solve properly.
By Michael Sikand
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StackPass vs Sidestack: which is the best way to sync Substack subscribers to Discord?
The two main tools for syncing paid Substack subscribers to Discord roles — how pricing, features, and onboarding stack up in 2026.
By Michael Sikand
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How to set up a paid Discord community for your Substack subscribers (2026 guide)
From zero to a working paid Discord community in one evening. What to set up, what to automate, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
By Michael Sikand
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StackPass vs Memberful: which is better for syncing paying readers to Discord?
Memberful is great at running a full membership business. StackPass is better if you already use Substack and just want the Discord sync piece done right.
By Michael Sikand