Every creator platform we review
26 platforms, grouped by how they pay you. Each review lists the fees, the payout rules and what you keep from $1,000 of fan payments.
Video
Live streaming
Podcasts
Memberships and tips
- Ko-fiTips, memberships, shop and commissions paid straight to your PayPal or Stripe7.2of 10
- Buy Me a CoffeeOne-tap tips, memberships and a shop for a flat 5% fee6.1of 10
- MemberfulMembership billing on your own site, domain and Stripe account6.1of 10
- PatreonPaid memberships, free members and digital sales on one hosted page6.0of 10
Newsletters
- KitEmail marketing and paid newsletters, free for up to 10,000 subscribers7.4of 10
- GhostOpen source publishing and paid memberships with 0% transaction fees7.0of 10
- SubstackFree newsletter publishing with paid subscriptions and a built-in reader network7.0of 10
- beehiivNewsletter platform with 0% take on subscriptions, an ad network and paid recommendations6.9of 10
Social media