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Ko-fi

Where creators get paid — no fees on donations

FreemiumFree TierAdded Jan 1, 2017

About

Ko-fi is a creator support platform that lets fans donate, commission, subscribe, or shop from a creator's page. The key differentiator is Ko-fi charges 0% platform fees on one-time donations — creators keep everything minus payment processing. It also offers a shop for digital and physical products, membership tiers, and commission request management. The Gold plan ($6/month) unlocks advanced features like custom branding and priority support.

Tags

creator-economydonationscommissionsshopzero-fees

Origin Story

The Problem

Platforms like Patreon took significant cuts from creators who were already struggling to earn.

Building It

Launched in 2017, grew to millions of creators with a fee-free donation model.

What It Means

Creators shouldn't lose a chunk of every donation to platform fees.

The Dream

To be the most creator-friendly monetization platform on the internet.

Pricing

ModelFreemium
Starting at$6/mo
Free tierAvailable

Free with 0% platform fees on donations (only payment processor fees apply). Ko-fi Gold at $6/month adds custom branding, priority support, and advanced features.

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Category

Payments Finance

Problems Solved

  • Platform Fees Eating Revenue
  • Creator Support Friction
  • Selling Digital Products

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  • BM
    Buy Me a Coffee

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