Comparison
Patreon vs Ko-fi: Which Pays Creators More in 2026?
Patreon takes 10% from new creators; Ko-fi takes 5% free or 0% on Gold. Here's the break-even math and which platform actually puts more money in creators' pockets.
Sam7 min read
Topic
Fan Support
3 articles on fan support.
Start with Patreon vs Ko-fi: Which Pays Creators More in 2026?
Explainer
How Much Does Ko-fi Take? Creator Fees Explained (2026)
Ko-fi takes a 5% service fee on the free plan — on tips, memberships, commissions, and shop sales. Ko-fi Gold removes the fee entirely (0%). Here's what you actually keep.
Sam9 min read
Explainer
How Much Does Patreon Take? Creator Fees & Earnings (2026)
Patreon takes 10% for new creators (post-Aug 4 2025) plus payment processing fees. Legacy creators pay 5%–12%. Here's what you actually keep in 2026.
Sam11 min read