Best creator platforms
A shortlist of platforms in the "Creator platforms like Patreon" category - where to earn in this space. The type page lists every option.
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Compare at a glance
| Platform | Type | Fees / commission | Pays via | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Boosty
|
Membership platform | ~10% platform fee incl payment fees | Bank cards, e-wallets, daily payouts | 2020 |
Buy Me a Coffee
|
Creator support platform | 5% fee | Bank transfer, Stripe | 2018 |
Circle
|
Community platform | From $89/mo + 0.5-4% transaction fee | Stripe | 2019 |
Fanvue
|
Creator subscription platform | Keep 80-85% (15-20% platform fee) | Bank transfer min $20, e-wallets, crypto | 2022 |
Fourthwall
|
Creator commerce platform | Free to use - pay product costs, keep the margin | Bank transfer, PayPal | 2021 |
Ghost
|
Publishing platform | 0% platform fee - keep 100% minus Stripe fees | Stripe | 2013 |
Gumroad
|
Digital products platform | 10% + $0.50 per sale plus card processing, 30% flat on Discover sales | PayPal, Bank transfer | 2011 |
Ko-fi
|
Creator support platform | 0% on donations | PayPal, Stripe | 2012 |
Memberful
|
Membership platform | $49/mo + 4.9% transaction fee | Stripe | 2013 |
Mighty Networks
|
Community platform | From $95/mo + 0.5-2% transaction fee | Stripe | 2017 |
Patreon
|
Membership platform | 10% platform fee plus processing (pages published after Aug 4, 2025) | PayPal, Payoneer, Bank transfer | 2013 |
Substack
|
Newsletter platform | 10% of paid subscriptions | Stripe | 2017 |
Twitch
|
Live streaming platform | 50/50 sub split (up to 70/30 via Plus) + bits/ads | Bank transfer, PayPal | 2011 |
beehiiv
|
Newsletter platform | 0% fee on paid subscriptions | Stripe, Bank transfer | 2021 |
BoostyA membership platform where creators earn from subscriptions and paid content.
boosty.to44 viewsBuy Me a CoffeeA simple page for supporters to send one-off or monthly contributions. Built for creators who want tips and memberships without complexity.
buymeacoffee.com36 viewsCircleA community platform where creators charge members for access to courses and discussions.
circle.so52 viewsFanvueA creator subscription platform for selling memberships and content to fans.
fanvue.com42 viewsFourthwallA creator commerce platform for branded storefronts, memberships, and print-on-demand merch, popular with YouTubers and streamers.
fourthwall.com37 viewsGhostAn open-source publishing platform run by a non-profit, with built-in paid newsletters and memberships at 0% platform fees.
ghost.org38 viewsGumroadA storefront for selling digital products directly to your audience - ebooks, courses, software, and memberships. Start selling in minutes w…
gumroad.com43 viewsKo-fiA creator page for one-off tips, memberships, commissions, and shop sales. Donations carry no platform fee, and payments go straight to your…
ko-fi.com55 viewsMemberfulA membership platform from Patreon for selling subscriptions on your own site, with full control of branding and audience data.
memberful.com40 viewsMighty NetworksA platform where creators build paid communities, courses, and memberships.
mightynetworks.com50 viewsPatreonThe leading membership platform, where fans pay creators monthly or per release for exclusive work. Creators of podcasts, video, art, and wr…
patreon.com40 viewsSubstackA newsletter and media platform where writers and podcasters publish free and paid subscriptions. Writers own their audience list and set th…
substack.com49 viewsTwitchThe leading live streaming platform, where streamers earn through subscriptions, bits, and ads once they reach Affiliate status. Owned by Am…
twitch.tv37 viewsbeehiivA newsletter platform built by former Morning Brew team members, with paid subscriptions, an ad network, and referral tools for growing writ…
beehiiv.com55 views