Ko-fi
7.6#24 in membership site platformsFrom $12 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitKo-fi vs Substack
What both publish
| Fact | Ko-fi | Substack |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Ko-fi lists integrations or connections for YouTube, Twitch, Discord, WordPress, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Medium, and GitHub. | Official integrations include RSS, podcast distribution to Apple and Spotify, Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, X and Facebook pixels, Google site verification, YouTube and LinkedIn account connections. |
| Purpose | Ko-fi helps creators accept tips, offer memberships, take requests, and sell their work from one place. | Substack is a publishing platform for writers, creators, and subscribers. |
Ko-fi plans
- Gold$12 a month
- Ko-fi FreeFree
- StandardFree
Substack plans
- Free publishingFree
- Free to startFree
- Custom domain$50, paid once
- Paid subscriptions—
Pick Ko-fi if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Substack if…
Substack suits writers, journalists, podcasters, video creators, experts, educators, and media companies building a direct subscriber audience. It is useful for creators who want multiple media formats, audience discovery, segmentation, email automation, and paid subscription options.