Patreon
8.9#2 in membership site platformsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitPatreon vs Simplero
What both publish
| Fact | Patreon | Simplero |
|---|---|---|
| Content gating | post | course |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2013 | 2009 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, USA | Newark, Delaware, United States |
| Subscription billing | both | both |
| Transaction fee | 10% platform fee for new creators, plus payment processing, currency conversion, payout fees, and applicable taxes | 0 |
Patreon plans
- Standard—
- Standard Patreon pricingFree
- Free to startFree
- Patreon platform fee$10 a month
Simplero plans
- Starter—
- Scale—
- Skyrocket—
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 Simplero if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.