It’s free & takes less than a minute
Tired of Patreon? We hear you. 🙌
Many creators are frustrated with the politics and technical overheads of Patreon. You are not alone. Buy Me a Coffee is the #1 Patreon alternative with over 800,000 creators, and here’s why creators are switching.
It’s free & takes less than a minute
| Buy Me a Coffee | Patreon | |
|---|---|---|
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Membership |
Monthly and Yearly | Monthly only |
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Donations / Tips |
Yes | No |
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Sell Extras |
Yes | No |
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Fan experience |
1-tap payment. No account required. | Patreon account required |
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Accepted Payment methods |
Credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay | Credit card |
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Payout |
Instantly | Up to 30 days |
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Analytics |
Yes | Only for Pro plan |
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Public posts and Exclusives |
Yes | Yes |
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Fees |
5% for all features | 5-12% of earnings ($300 per month for Premium) |
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Live chat |
24/7 | No |
Yearly membership payments account for half of the income for our creators, and Patreon doesn’t have that feature. And that’s just one of the many ‘most requested features on Patreon’ that you’ll enjoy with Buy Me a Coffee.
Recurring payment is a huge commitment for most people. Give them a way to support you. Those thank you messages alone are worth it.60% of the first month income of Buy Me a Coffee creators come from one-off payments. Patreon users are essentially missing out on those.
Instead of asking your audience to donate or ‘become your patron’, you can ask them to buy you a coffee. It sounds fun, frictionless, and very effective.Your Buy Me a Coffee page is arguably the most delightful experience you can offer your audience. From the one-tap payment (look ma, no sign-ups required!) to the many exciting ways you can customize your page, we’ve obsessed over every bit of detail. Start your page today. It’s free, and takes less than a minute.
If you’re already on Patreon, we’ve made it easier for you to switch. You can start by sharing your Buy Me a Coffee link to your upcoming audience. You can also giveaway membership to some of your biggest fans to get the ball rolling. Later you can invite your patrons whenever you’re ready.
It’s free & takes less than a minute
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All payments are instantly transferred to your Stripe (Bank account). There is no minimum threshold or 30-day holds. Your supporters will be able to use Apple Pay and all major credit cards to pay you.
Sadly, no. Buying you a coffee is a friendly metaphor for supporting your creative work. We’ve designed Buy Me a Coffee to be a fun and less-transactional experience for both creators and their fans.
There is no monthly fee, and all features are available to everyone. We charge a 5% transaction fee, and creators keep 95% of the amount (a creator who earned $50 will be paid $47.5). We only make money when you do.
Sure, you can. Complimenting your Patreon page with Buy Me a Coffee for donations and to sell Extras is a great way to diversify your income. While we believe that our Membership features are far better, we understand that it’s not easy to switch if you already have a lot of members on Patreon.
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