Patreon's ~8% plan fee plus processing is a lot to give up every month. Here are the options.
Patreon takes roughly 8% as a plan fee, then payment processing of about 2.9% + $0.30 on top — which bites hardest on the small monthly pledges most creators live on. If you're a creator looking to keep more, it's worth comparing.
| Platform | Est. fees on $5,000 | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| Ralli — flat 2% + low-cost rails | $150 | 3.0% |
| Ko-fi | $695 | 13.9% |
| Buy Me a Coffee | $695 | 13.9% |
| Patreon | $945 | 18.9% |
Estimated fees on a $5,000 raise across 1,000 small contributions; actual rates vary by country and payment method.
A lower all-in fee, payouts direct to your own bank rather than a held balance, and global reach for international supporters. Ralli charges a flat 2% plus a small low-cost rail cost, is paid direct to your own bank in around 185 countries, and never holds your funds.
Patreon bundles membership tooling, a content platform and a discovery audience. Ralli focuses on low-cost payouts, so weigh features as well as fees.
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Open the fee calculator →Ralli charges a flat 2% plus a small rail cost versus Patreon's roughly 8% plus processing — the difference is biggest on small monthly pledges.
Roughly 8% as a plan fee plus about 2.9% + $0.30 of payment processing on each pledge.
Yes. Ralli pays direct to your own bank account in around 185 countries, and is non-custodial.
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Figures are estimates based on each platform's published fee structure and typical processing rates, which vary by country and payment method. Platform names belong to their respective owners; Ralli is not affiliated with them.