The operating system for independent newsrooms
Indiegraf is an all-in-one operating system designed specifically for independent newsrooms and local media outlets. It integrates a content management system (CMS), email service provider (ESP), payment processing, advertising tools, and audience engagement features into a single platform. The product helps newsrooms diversify revenue streams beyond traditional advertising through membership programs, sponsorship storefronts, and collaborative ad sales. Indiegraf also offers hands-on support via Indiegraf Experts for strategic guidance on revenue growth, audience development, and operational efficiency. By replacing fragmented workflows and reducing reliance on single funders or platforms, Indiegraf empowers newsrooms to own their audience and dictate their financial future. AiDOOS enhances deployment and adoption by providing AI-driven insights for optimizing content delivery, automating routine tasks, and personalizing audience interactions, thereby accelerating the transition to a sustainable independent media business model.
Independent newsrooms use Indiegraf to activate diverse revenue streams such as memberships, sponsorships, and programmatic advertising, reducing reliance on a single funder.
Publishers leverage engagement tools like polls and community events to deepen audience relationships and convert trust into recurring support.
Newsrooms within the Indiegraf network share content and participate in group advertising deals to scale their reach and revenue collectively.
Build a digital presence with news-specific templates, SEO tools, and cookieless analytics.
Nurture audience loyalty with automated workflows, block-based editor, and branded templates.
Launch membership programs and manage transactions with a frictionless payment system.
Sell and manage direct-sold and programmatic campaigns with multiple ad formats.
Build deep audience relationships with tools like questions, polls, promotions, and community events.
Share content, tap group advertising deals, and learn together within a network of newsrooms.
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Payment processing for membership and donations via Stripe connector.
Passive revenue generation via Google AdSense integration.
Passive revenue generation via EmpowerLocal ad network.
Audience engagement management system (EMS) for public-powered journalism.
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AiDOOS handles setup, CRM integration, SSO config, and user provisioning. Your team goes live — not your IT department.
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Indiegraf This product
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Good | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Good | Good | Excellent | Excellent | — | $400/user |
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WP
WordPress (with multiple plugins)
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Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Good | Fair | ★ None | $0/user |
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MC
Mailchimp
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Good | Excellent | Fair | Good | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Good | ★ None | $0/user |
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SU
Substack
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Fair | Excellent | Poor | Excellent | Poor | Good | Excellent | Fair | ★ None | $0/user |
Pre-vetted experts and AI agents in the loop, assembled as a delivery pod. Pay in Delivery Units — universal pricing across roles, seniority, and tech stacks. No hiring, no contracting, no procurement cycle.
Outcome-based delivery via AiDOOS’s VDC model. Why VDC vs traditional consulting? →
Pay for results, not hours
Clear deliverables at each phase
Access to certified specialists