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Ghost vs Ko-fi
Ghost and Ko-fi are both creator platforms. Fees — Ghost: 0% platform fee - keep 100% minus Stripe fees. Ko-fi: 0% on donations.
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Key differences
- Fees — Ghost: 0% platform fee - keep 100% minus Stripe fees. Ko-fi: 0% on donations.
- Both pay out via Stripe. Only Ko-fi offers PayPal.
- Ghost is based in Singapore, Ko-fi in United Kingdom.
Which should you choose?
Choose Ko-fi if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal.
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Ghost
An open-source publishing platform run by a non-profit, with built-in paid newsletters and memberships at 0% p…
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Ko-fi
A creator page for one-off tips, memberships, commissions, and shop sales. Donations carry no platform fee, an…
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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 | 0% platform fee - keep 100% minus Stripe fees | 0% on donations |
| Minimum payout | — | No minimum |
| Payout speed | — | Instant, paid straight to your PayPal or Stripe |
| Withdraw via | Stripe | PayPal, Stripe |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2013 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Singapore | London, United Kingdom |
| Popularity | 38 views · 0 likes | 55 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Ghost or Ko-fi?
Ghost: 0% platform fee - keep 100% minus Stripe fees. Ko-fi: 0% on donations.
Where are Ghost and Ko-fi available?
Ghost: Worldwide. Ko-fi: Worldwide.