Ko-fi
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Creator platform for receiving tips, memberships, and selling digital products with zero platform fees on donations.
Overview
Ko-fi offers creators a simple, fee-free way to receive support through donations, memberships, and digital product sales. Its zero-platform-fee model on one-time donations makes it an attractive Patreon alternative for creators who want to keep more of their earnings.
Pros
- +No fees on donations
- +Easy setup
- +Sells digital products
- +No monthly cost
Cons
- -5% fee on Ko-fi Gold sales
- -Less discovery than Patreon
- -Smaller community
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freemium
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