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Paymattic vs Uncanny Owl

Paymattic wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeaturePaymatticUncanny Owl
Our score8.3/10Not rated
Starts at$83/year (better)$399/year
Free versionYes (better)No
Refund window–14 days
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs3K+–
Last Black Friday50% off–
CategoryMembership & LMSMembership & LMS
VendorPaymatticUncanny Owl
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Paymattic if…

  • Small businesses that take payments on WordPress
  • Nonprofits that collect donations
  • You want to start free
  • You want the lower starting price
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Choose Uncanny Owl if…

  • LearnDash course creators
  • Agencies building eLearning sites for clients
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Features

Paymattic

  • Subscriptions and one-time payments
  • Global and local payment gateways
  • Recurring and one-time donations
  • Drag and drop form builder
  • Customer and donor dashboards
  • Coupons and currency support
  • Webhooks and notifications

Uncanny Owl

  • Uncanny Toolkit Pro for LearnDash
  • Uncanny Groups for LearnDash
  • TinCanny Reporting
  • Uncanny Redemption Codes
  • Uncanny Continuing Education Credits
  • Multisite support

Pros and cons

Paymattic

  • Free version available on WordPress.org
  • Supports subscriptions and one-time payments
  • Lifetime plans are available for each license tier
  • Paid plans renew each year unless you buy a lifetime license
  • No money-back guarantee is listed on the pricing page

Uncanny Owl

  • Five LearnDash plugins in one bundle
  • 14-day refund period
  • Site licenses for 2, 10, or 50 sites
  • Usable on client sites
  • Works only with LearnDash and WordPress
  • Prices are per year and renew at the full price after the introductory offer
  • Site limit is shared across all five plugins in the pass
  • No free version

Pricing plans

Paymattic

  • PersonalStarts here

    $83/year

    1 site

    • 1 domain
    • 1 year of plugin updates
    • 1 year of priority support

  • Agency

    $167/year

    20 sites

    • 20 domains
    • 1 year of plugin updates
    • 1 year of priority support

  • Unlimited

    $251/year

    Unlimited sites

    • Unlimited domains
    • 1 year of plugin updates
    • 1 year of priority support

Uncanny Owl

  • All Access Pass, 2 sitesStarts here

    $399/year

    2 sites

    • Five LearnDash plugins
    • Renews at 499 per year
    • Sale price from 499 normal

  • All Access Pass, 10 sites

    $499/year

    10 sites

    • Five LearnDash plugins
    • Renews at 699 per year
    • Sale price from 699 normal

  • All Access Pass, 50 sites

    $799/year

    50 sites

    • Five LearnDash plugins
    • Renews at 999 per year
    • Sale price from 999 normal

Paymattic vs Uncanny Owl questions

Is Paymattic better than Uncanny Owl?

On our comparison Paymattic comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Paymattic or Uncanny Owl?

Paymattic starts at $83/year and Uncanny Owl starts at $399/year.

Can I get Paymattic or Uncanny Owl cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Paymattic was 50% off last year.

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