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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.
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Start with 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.
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.