Alternatives
Not sure Patreon is the right fit?
Patreon fixes this: ad money is unpredictable. These 5 picks sit on the same lists, so you can compare before you commit.
Stay with Patreon if
- You want fans to pay you every month.
5 alternatives to Patreon
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Email tools charge more as you grow. Newsletter platform with growth tools, ads and paid tiers built in.
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Platforms own your audience. Open-source publishing with memberships you control.
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Fans want to chip in but have no way. Tips, memberships and a shop with low fees.
Pick Ko-fi if fans want to chip in and you want low fees.
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A free audience drifts away. Turn followers into a paid community with courses in one app.
Pick Skool if you want a paid community with courses in one app.
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Starting a newsletter should not need setup. Write, publish and take paid subscriptions.
Pick Substack if your paid tier is a newsletter.
