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Patreon Alternatives

Patreon is built for memberships and takes 10% of what you earn. Here are the other ways creators get paid by supporters, and what each one is built for.

Facts about other platforms checked November 7, 2026, on each platform's own pages.

Short Answer

The main Patreon alternatives are Fraction Kings, Ko-fi, Buy Me a Coffee, Fourthwall and Gumroad. Which fits depends on what your supporters get for their money.

The Options

• Fraction Kings: campaigns for a project with a goal, with print-on-demand merch. 5.44% plus card processing.
• Ko-fi: tips, memberships and a shop. 5% on the standard plan, 0% on Gold at $12 a month.
• Buy Me a Coffee: one-time support, memberships and a shop. 5% plus card processing.
• Fourthwall: a creator store for merch, memberships and digital products. Free to start; 5% on digital products and memberships.
• Gumroad: digital products, courses and memberships. 10% plus $0.50 per direct sale, plus card processing.

Where Fraction Kings Fits

Fraction Kings is for a project with a goal. Supporters buy rewards and gear, merch is printed on demand and shipped for you, and every piece can carry a perk. Free to launch; 5.44% of money collected plus standard card processing.

Questions, Answered

What is the best alternative to Patreon?

For ongoing memberships, Ko-fi and Buy Me a Coffee take a 5% fee. For a project with a goal, like a film, album or clothing line, Fraction Kings runs a rewards campaign with merch printed and shipped for you.

Can I use Fraction Kings and Patreon together?

Yes. Many creators keep a membership for regulars and run a campaign when there is something new to make.

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