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Playto vs Exly vs Buy Me A Chai
The only community platform that pays you to build.
The Ultimate Comparison
See how Playto stacks up against Exly and Buy Me A Chai.
Feature
Exly
Buy Me A Chai
Playto
Monthly Cost
$399
$0
Free
Transaction Fee
10%
5%
2.5% card / 0.2% bank
Community Feed
Courses
Gamification
Regional Payments
Mobile-First Community
Your community
in their pocket.
Don't force your members to login to a desktop website. Playto gives them a native app experience they'll actually use every day.
5xHigher Engagement
95%Open Rates (Push)
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The Exly vs. Playto Cost Gap
Exly costs $399/mo before it takes a cut of your sales. On $10,000 of annual sales that is about $5,538 more than Playto's flat 2.5% platform commission — money that stays with you instead.
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Mobile-First for Higher Engagement
In 2026, engagement happens on mobile. While other platforms offer clunky web interfaces, Playto provides a native app experience for your members. This leads to 10x higher retention and a more professional brand image for your skilled guild.