Stop paying every month to stay listed
The Knot bills you again every month. WedStay bills you once, for a live profile in front of couples who have already chosen their venue.
A monthly fee, or one payment
The Knot bills you again every month you stay listed. WedStay bills you once. Move the sliders to see what that difference is worth for your business.
Your numbers
Include listing fees, featured placement, and any per-lead charges.
Most vendors stay in business far longer than one listing cycle.
Your difference over 3 years
$10,301 kept
One WedStay payment equals 2 months of what you pay The Knot now. After that, every month is yours.
The Knot
RecurringWedStay
OnceCharter members pay $199 total. Everyone pays once.
This calculator compares platform fees only, using the monthly amount you enter. It makes no prediction about leads, bookings, or revenue on either platform. WedStay membership is $499 once ($199 for the first 25 charter seats) and is not a guarantee of results.
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Create your free profileWedStay vs The Knot: what you actually pay
The Knot charges a recurring monthly fee for as long as your listing is live. WedStay charges $199 once for the first 25 charter seats, then $499 once, for life. Here is the full breakdown.
| Feature | WedStay | The Knot |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | $499 once, for life ($199 for the first 25) | Recurring monthly fee for as long as you are listed |
| Charge per lead | None | Common, on top of the monthly fee |
| Commission on bookings | None | None |
| Couple contact | Direct: name, email, date, message to your inbox | Routed through the platform inbox |
| Pricing calculator on your profile | Included. Couples build a quote before they reach out | Not offered |
| Your own performance data | Views, clicks, and leads in your dashboard | Platform-reported metrics |
| Included marketing work | SEO audit, social strategy, newsletter feature, blog post | Sold separately as placement and ads |
| Featured placement | Members outrank unpaid listings. No bidding | Paid upgrades and ad packages |
| Contract length | None. Paid once | Annual terms are typical |
| Price at renewal | There is no renewal | Set by the platform each term |
| Audience | Couples at private estates, unique venues, and destinations | Every wedding type |
| Leaving | Turn the listing off from your dashboard, come back any time | Cancel at the end of the term |
WedStay, three years
$199 total if you take one of the first 25 charter seats.
A recurring listing, three years
Illustrative. Enter your own monthly fee in the calculator above. Per-lead and placement charges are extra.
The cost that compounds
A recurring listing is a bill that never ends, and the price at each renewal is set by the platform, not by you. Most vendors stay in business for a decade or more; a monthly fee paid for ten years is the single largest marketing cost many of them carry.
WedStay is paid once. After that, every month your profile stays live costs you nothing, and one booking from it more than covers the membership.
Build your profile free. Pay once when you want it live.
Create your free profileReal weddings by WedStay vendors
Couples on WedStay are planning at private estates, unique venues, and destinations nationwide. This is the work they are hiring for.
Why vendors choose WedStay
Built for vendors who are tired of a marketing bill that arrives every month whether or not they booked anything.
One payment, for life
$499 once. No monthly fee, no renewal, no card on file. The Knot bills you again every month you stay listed; WedStay never bills you again.
No charge per lead
Every inquiry that reaches you is free. There is no per-lead fee stacked on top of the membership and no surprise bill in a busy season.
Couples contact you directly
Name, email, wedding date, and message, straight to your inbox. No platform inbox in the middle, no delay, and no commission on anything you book.
A quote before the first message
Your profile carries an interactive pricing calculator. Couples build a quote on it before they reach out, so inquiries arrive with a budget attached.
Your own numbers, not a promise
Your dashboard shows your profile views, direct clicks, and leads. Across the network in the last 60 days: 3,555 views, 360 direct clicks, and 68% of vendors got at least one click.
Marketing work included
A website conversion and SEO audit, a social strategy written for your business, a newsletter feature, and a blog post with a link back to your site. Requested from your dashboard, delivered by staff.
Measured across the network, 60 days ending September 4, 2026
417 vendors are listed today. Your dashboard shows your own share of these numbers from the day you create a profile.
Create your free profileVendor questions answered
Every question vendors ask when comparing WedStay to The Knot. Straight answers about cost, contact, and what happens after you pay.
One payment. Listed for life.
Build your profile free in a few minutes. Pay once inside your dashboard when you want it live.
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