Your MCP server solves a real problem. It's time to get paid for it.
Why Monetize?
- Sustainable development - Revenue funds improvements
- Quality signal - Paid products are taken more seriously
- Community support - Subscribers become advocates
- Recurring revenue - Monthly subscriptions build predictable income
Pricing Strategies
Free Tier + Paid Plans
Offer a free tier with limited features, then charge for:
- Higher rate limits
- Advanced features
- Priority support
- Commercial use
Usage-Based Pricing
Charge based on:
- API calls per month
- Data processed
- Storage used
- Compute time
Flat Monthly Subscription
Simple and predictable:
- One price, all features
- Easy to understand
- Predictable revenue
Setting Your Price
Research Competitors
- Check similar MCPs in the marketplace
- Look at API pricing for comparable services
- Consider your unique value proposition
Start Low, Scale Up
- Launch with competitive pricing
- Increase as you add features
- Grandfather existing subscribers
Test Different Tiers
- Free tier for discovery
- Pro tier ($5-25/month) for individuals
- Scale tier ($50-100/month) for teams
Payment Setup
With DeployContext, payment setup is automatic:
- Enable monetization - Toggle in your MCP settings
- Set your price - Choose monthly subscription amount
- Stripe handles the rest - Payments, invoices, subscriptions
You keep 85% of revenue. No setup fees, no hidden costs.
Maximizing Revenue
Market Your MCP
- Publish to our marketplace
- Write documentation
- Create tutorials
- Share on social media
Provide Value
- Regular updates
- Responsive support
- Clear documentation
- Active community
Optimize Conversion
- Clear pricing page
- Free trial or tier
- Social proof (testimonials)
- Easy onboarding
Common Mistakes
- Pricing too low - Undervalues your work
- No free tier - Limits discovery
- Poor documentation - Reduces trust
- No updates - Subscribers churn
Getting Started
Ready to monetize? Deploy your MCP and enable monetization in settings. Set your price, publish to the marketplace, and start earning.
Questions? Check our monetization docs or contact support.