OpenPress Hub

Breaking down paywalls, building up knowledge

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Help Keep News Free

OpenPress Hub is currently a side project, but we believe access to news should be free for everyone.

We're working to break down paywalls and make quality journalism accessible to all. Right now, this is a passion project maintained in our spare time, but with community support, we can dedicate more resources to improving the platform.

What You Get as a Supporter

  • Monthly support: Help keep the platform running
  • Exclusive posts & messages: Behind-the-scenes updates
  • Shout out for new members: Recognition for your support
  • Free & discounted extras: Special perks and benefits
  • Work in progress updates: See new features being built
  • Behind the scenes: How paywall detection actually works
  • Early access: Try new features before anyone else

What We're Building

  • Better paywall detection using advanced algorithms
  • More news sources from around the world
  • Mobile apps for iOS and Android
  • Article summaries and translation features
  • Personalized news recommendations
  • Real-time breaking news alerts

Where Your Support Goes

  • Server hosting and infrastructure costs
  • News API subscriptions and data sources
  • Development tools and software licenses
  • Time investment for feature development
  • Content moderation and quality assurance

Monthly Support via Buy Me a Coffee

Join our community of supporters for just $5 per month. Get early access to new features, monthly updates, and help shape the future of free news.

☕ Join News Freedom Supporter - $5/month

Cancel anytime. No commitment required.

Other Ways to Help

  • Share OpenPress Hub with friends and colleagues
  • Report paywalled articles you encounter
  • Suggest new free news sources to add
  • Provide feedback on features and usability
  • Follow us on social media to spread the word

Questions or Suggestions?

We'd love to hear from you. Whether you have ideas for new features, found a bug, or just want to say hello, don't hesitate to reach out.

Report Issues: Use the "Report Paywall" button on any article

Feature Requests: Join our Buy Me a Coffee community to suggest and vote on new features

"News should inform, not exclude. Together, we can make that a reality."