Patreon
Creator economy platform for fans to support creators
Patreon is the largest membership platform globally, enabling creators including artists, musicians, podcasters and writers to build sustainable income through recurring supporter subscriptions with tiered rewards.
| Pricing from | 5% + payment fees (creator keeps 95%) |
| Best for | Individual creators, artists, musicians, podcasters |
| Website | www.patreon.com |
Strengths and trade-offs
- Largest creator community with proven discoverability mechanisms
- Flexible reward tier customisation and seamless payment processing
- 5% platform fee plus payment processing fees reduce creator earnings
Appears in
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1Patreon95.02Circle92.73
Memberful90.3RANKINGfull ranking →Alternatives to Patreon
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Questions about Patreon
How much does Patreon cost?
Lister lists Patreon's pricing as: 5% + payment fees (creator keeps 95%).
Who is Patreon best for?
Patreon is best for individual creators, artists, musicians, podcasters.
Where does Patreon rank?
Patreon is ranked #1 in Top 10 Membership Platforms (Lister Score 95.0) and #4 in Top 10 Membership Platforms for Creators (Lister Score 89.6).
What are the best alternatives to Patreon?
The closest alternatives on Lister are Circle (#2 in Top 10 Membership Platforms), Memberful (#3 in Top 10 Membership Platforms) and Substack (#4 in Top 10 Membership Platforms).
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