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Ghost vs Twitch
Ghost and Twitch are both creator platforms. Fees — Ghost: 0% platform fee - keep 100% minus Stripe fees. Twitch: 50/50 sub split (up to 70/30 via Plus) + bits/ads.
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Key differences
- Fees — Ghost: 0% platform fee - keep 100% minus Stripe fees. Twitch: 50/50 sub split (up to 70/30 via Plus) + bits/ads.
- Only Ghost offers Stripe. Only Twitch offers Bank transfer and PayPal.
- Twitch is the older platform — founded in 2011, 2 years before Ghost (2013).
- Ghost is based in Singapore, Twitch in United States.
Which should you choose?
Choose Ghost if…
- You want to withdraw via Stripe.
Choose Twitch if…
- You want to withdraw via Bank transfer and PayPal.
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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 | 50/50 sub split (up to 70/30 via Plus) + bits/ads |
| Minimum payout | — | $50 (most methods), $100 for wire transfer |
| Payout speed | — | Monthly, 15 days after month end (Net15) |
| Withdraw via | Stripe | Bank transfer, PayPal |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2013 | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Singapore | San Francisco, United States |
| Popularity | 38 views · 0 likes | 37 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Ghost or Twitch?
Ghost: 0% platform fee - keep 100% minus Stripe fees. Twitch: 50/50 sub split (up to 70/30 via Plus) + bits/ads.
Where are Ghost and Twitch available?
Ghost: Worldwide. Twitch: Worldwide.