Ko-fi
Creator platform for tips, shops and memberships
Ko-fi enables creators to accept one-time tips, run digital shops and offer memberships from a single personalised page, providing an alternative to Patreon with low fees and straightforward monetisation options.
| Pricing from | 5% + payment fees on revenue |
| Best for | Digital artists, indie developers, small creators, hobbyists |
| Website | ko-fi.com |
Strengths and trade-offs
- Very low 5% fee structure makes it creator-friendly
- Flexible monetisation mixing tips, memberships and digital products
- Smaller community and less discovery compared to Patreon
- Limited advanced customisation for membership tiers and rewards
Appears in
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Mighty Networks91.2RANKINGfull ranking →SAASTop 10 Membership Platforms
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Questions about Ko-fi
How much does Ko-fi cost?
Lister lists Ko-fi's pricing as: 5% + payment fees on revenue.
Who is Ko-fi best for?
Ko-fi is best for digital artists, indie developers, small creators, hobbyists.
Where does Ko-fi rank?
Ko-fi is ranked #6 in Top 10 Membership Platforms (Lister Score 83.3) and #9 in Top 10 Membership Platforms for Creators (Lister Score 81.5).
What are the best alternatives to Ko-fi?
The closest alternatives on Lister are Patreon (#1 in Top 10 Membership Platforms), Circle (#2 in Top 10 Membership Platforms) and Memberful (#3 in Top 10 Membership Platforms).
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