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Circle vs Patreon
Circle and Patreon are both creator platforms. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $960–$995 on Circle and $900 on Patreon, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $960–$995 on Circle and $900 on Patreon, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Only Circle offers Stripe. Only Patreon offers PayPal, Payoneer and Bank transfer.
- Patreon is the older platform — founded in 2013, 6 years before Circle (2019).
Which should you choose?
Choose Circle if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
- You want to withdraw via Stripe.
Choose Patreon if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal and Payoneer.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2013).
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Circle
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| Type | Creator platforms like Patreon | Creator platforms like Patreon |
| Category | Creator Economy | Creator Economy |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | From $89/mo + 0.5-4% transaction fee | 10% platform fee plus processing (pages published after Aug 4, 2025) |
| Minimum payout | — | $10 via PayPal, $25 via Payoneer wallet |
| Payout speed | — | On demand or automatic on the 5th of each month |
| Withdraw via | Stripe | PayPal, Payoneer, Bank transfer |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2019 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | New York, United States | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Popularity | 52 views · 0 likes | 40 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Circle or Patreon?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $960–$995 on Circle and $900 on Patreon, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Where are Circle and Patreon available?
Circle: Worldwide. Patreon: Worldwide.