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Ko-fi

★★★★★4.61.1k reviewsFree, 0% fee on donations (5% on shop/memberships)

Creator monetization platform for one-time tips, memberships, and a simple digital storefront.

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Summary

Ko-fi's 0% platform fee on tips (vs. Patreon/Buy Me a Coffee cuts) makes it popular with smaller creators just starting to monetize. Its discovery and community features are lighter than Patreon's more built-out membership tools.

Strengths

Ease of Use
85
Value
90
Features
74
Support
76

Pricing

Starter
Free
  • Core features
  • Community support
  • Limited usage
Pro
Free, 0% fee on donations (5% on shop/memberships)
  • Everything in Starter
  • Priority support
  • Higher usage limits
  • Advanced features
Enterprise
Custom
  • Everything in Pro
  • Dedicated account manager
  • SSO & advanced security
  • Custom contracts

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