Patreon
8.9#2 in membership site platformsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitPatreon vs ProfilePress
ProfilePress
6.3#73 in membership site platformsFrom $129 a yearWebSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Patreon | ProfilePress |
|---|---|---|
| Content gating | post | full_site |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Subscription billing | both | both |
| Transaction fee | 10% platform fee for new creators, plus payment processing, currency conversion, payout fees, and applicable taxes | 2% Stripe fee on the free/lite version; paid plans show no extra 2% Stripe fee |
Patreon plans
- Standard—
- Standard Patreon pricingFree
- Free to startFree
- Patreon platform fee$10 a month
ProfilePress plans
- Standard$129 a year
- Plus$299 a year
- Agency$599 a year
Pick Patreon if…
Patreon suits podcasters, video creators, musicians, artists, and game developers seeking memberships or digital-shop sales. It also offers community and publishing tools for creators sharing different formats.
Pick ProfilePress if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.