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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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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.
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.