Ko-fi

Accept tips, memberships and shop sales from supporters

Ko-fi lets creators receive one-off donations, monthly memberships, commissions and shop sales from fans through a simple page.

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Pricing: Free plan

Platforms: Web

Categories: Payments, Community

Ko-fi is an alternative to

Patreon

Ko-fi compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
Ko-fi	Free plan	–	–	Web
Buy Me a Coffee	Commission	–	–	Web, iOS, Android
Payhip	Commission	–	–	Web
Liberapay	Free	Yes	–	Web
SendOwl	Paid	–	–	Web
Memberful	Paid	–	–	Web
Open Collective	Commission	Yes	–	Web

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Questions

Is Ko-fi free?

Ko-fi is free to start, with paid plans.

What platforms does Ko-fi run on?

Ko-fi is available for Web.

What are some alternatives to Ko-fi?

Similar indie products include Buy Me a Coffee, Payhip, Liberapay, SendOwl and 4 more.

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