wadiz Pricing (Fees) Guide

※ 해외 메이커: 메이커 계정에 등록된 사업자등록지가 한국 외 국가에 있는 경우
※ 한국 메이커: 메이커 계정에 등록된 사업자등록지가 한국에 있는 경우

From February 2, 2026, the global standard single pricing plan will be implemented as follows.

✅ Information on Korean manufacturer's pricing plan (fee)

If a project is carried out in Wadiz, pricing plan applies to the use of services required to operate the project.
The pricing plan does not depend on the type of project and is calculated according to the global standard single rate standard provided by Wadiz.

※ All fees are VAT separate.

FAQ

Q. What services are included in the service fee? 

The service fee includes basic services to keep the project running smoothly.
 

• AI Agent WAi provides project analysis and operation guide

• Analyzing project performance and supporter behavior data with Data Plus

• Enable automatic story translation AI for global projects

• Story deliberation AI to proactively check for possible policy violations

• Send news and provide primary project exposure areas

Q. How does the payment settlement processing fee apply?

The payment and settlement processing fee includes the following expenses.
 

• Payment agency fee incurred for domestic and overseas payments 

• System operation and processing costs for project settlement

It is applied in the form of a combination of 3% payment agency fee and 99,000 won (excluding VAT) for basic service use.

Q. What services are provided if I choose consulting services?

Consulting services are optional services provided by selecting projects that can create synergy with Wadiz.
The project director (PD) provides a step-by-step operational guide to project success.
When using consulting services, the fee rate will be determined by separate consultation depending on the scope of provision.

1) Provisional Services

• Conduct a meeting with the director in charge 

• Project Story Composition and Reward Design Guide

• Propose project operation strategy and communication direction

• Feedback on events, advertising, and operational flows
  
   

2) Additional benefits when using consulting services 

• Discount on advertising post-payment fees (5% → 2.5%)
• Up to 100% increase in deferred payment limit
• Intensive exposure to single collections within a service

Q. What are the criteria for the first-time discount?

Based on the business registration number, the "30% discount on service fee" benefit is automatically applied when the project is successful for the first time. This benefit is provided as a promotion benefit and may be terminated without further notice, depending on the operation policy. 

Q. Does the same rate apply to projects that include overseas payments? 

In the case of Korean makers, the same rate standard is applied regardless of domestic or overseas payments.  No additional fees will be incurred depending on the country of payment.

※ This guidance applies only to overseas (makers with business registrations outside of Korea).

✅ Information on overseas manufacturer's pricing plan (fee)

If a project is carried out in Wadiz, pricing plan applies to the use of services required to operate the project.
The pricing plan does not depend on the type of project and is calculated according to the global standard single rate standard provided by Wadiz.

Q. Can anyone outside of Korea proceed with the project?

The countries that support the opening of the project in Wadiz are Korea, the United States, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Germany, Singapore, Poland, and Australia. If you have a business license in that country, any corporate or private business can proceed with the project, and the countries that support it will be expanded sequentially.

Also Read: Are There Qualifications To Be A Wadiz Maker? (Link)

Q. How does the payment settlement processing fee apply?

This is a fee that includes payment agency fees incurred for payment in Korea and outside Korea and various processing costs required for the settlement process. It is applied in the form of a 4% payment agency fee and $99 basic service fee. 

Q. Are there separate currency exchange and remittance fees? 

From the project submitted after 00:00 on May 18, 2026, there will be no additional currency exchange and remittance fees.

For your information, for overseas manufacturers (non-Korean operators), the project submitted from February 2, 2026 (Monday) to May 17, 2026 (Sunday) was subject to a separate 2% exchange and remittance fee, and the cost of processing foreign currency exchange and remittance to the bureau during the settlement process was reflected in the fee. 

Q. What services are provided if I choose consulting services?

Consulting service is a service that selects projects that can create synergy with Wadiz and provides a step-by-step operation guide for success by the project director (PD). Additional benefits for project operation will be provided when using the service, and the fee rate will be determined through a separate consultation depending on the scope of provision.

Project Director (PD) Delivery Services

• Proceed with the meeting
• Project Story Configuration Feedback
• Suggest Rewards Design Ideas
• News and communication strategy feedback
• Suggestions for Event and Promotional Ideas
• Pre-review and feedback for risk prevention

Note: What is a project director's guide? (Link)

※ Additional benefits when using consulting services

• Intensive exposure to single collections within a service

Note: What is a solo collection (eye-focus special exhibition)? (link)

Q. What are the criteria for the first-time discount?

Based on the business registration number, the "30% discount on service fee" benefit is automatically applied when the project is successful for the first time. This benefit is provided as a promotion benefit and may be terminated without further notice, depending on the operation policy. 

※ Projects submitted from February 2, 2026 (Monday) to May 17, 2026 (Monday) will be subject to a "50% Discount on Service Fees" and from projects submitted after May 18, 2026, a "30% Discount on Service Fees" will be applied.

Q. How will the settlement proceed?

The settlement of global makers outside of Korea should be carried out by linking the Stripe Connect or PingPong accounts to the maker studio depending on the country where the business is located.

Country makers outside of China (US, Japan, Hong Kong, etc): Business Certification (KYC) through Stripe Connect is required before the project is opened, and USD (USD) is confirmed based on [Notified Exchange Rate on the Date of Issue of Settlement Statement] and will be automatically withdrawn to the local account.

Chinese Maker: PingPong account registration is mandatory and settlement is paid in USD by applying [real-time exchange rate at the time of final remittance].

Note: I'm wondering how to create PingPong Payments account for settlement. (link)

It will be applied from global projects submitted after June 1, 2026.