InstaLaySupport the developer
It's InstaLay, but you bought it and supported the developer. Same features as InstaLay Free — you’re paying so this keeps getting built.
Checkout wiring: set VITE_STRIPE_PAYMENT_LINK_YEARLY and VITE_STRIPE_PAYMENT_LINK_LIFETIME to Stripe Payment Links for $30/year and $100 lifetime. Until then, this page documents the SKUs.
For a full server checkout later, POST /api/checkout with { "plan": "yearly" | "lifetime" } creates a Stripe Checkout Session (needs STRIPE_SECRET_KEY on a non-static host).
InstaLay Free vs InstaLay
There is no feature gap. InstaLay Free is the same app with a link to this page. InstaLay means you bought a license — thank you.
What a license covers
- Windows (win32 + Microsoft Store MSIX)
- macOS (Homebrew cask + DMG)
- Linux portable
- Android / iOS store builds
- Web build
After payment, Stripe emails a receipt. License fulfillment mints an IL-···· key (see webhook helper) when entitlement checks are enabled.
Host & publish with Linx Photos
InstaLay is the canvas. Linx Photos is the library — private albums, share links, and social scheduling, with a deep-link bridge into InstaLay for tapestry edits.
Margin check (lifetime)
Unit cost allocation $20.00 · worst take rate 30% (Apple) · list $100.00 (lifetime)
| Marketplace | Take | Your net | Margin | ≥100%? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple App Store Standard iOS/macOS paid-app commission (Small Business Program may be 15%). | 30.0% | $70.00 | 250.0% | Yes |
| Google Play Typical service fee for paid apps under the current Play fee schedule. | 15.0% | $85.00 | 325.0% | Yes |
| Microsoft Store Windows Store / Partner Center revenue share. | 12.0% | $88.00 | 340.0% | Yes |
| Direct web (Stripe) Approx. 2.9% + $0.30; model uses 2.9% only for margin comparison. | 2.9% | $96.80 | 384.0% | Yes |