The Best Patreon AlternativesTop Crowdfunding Services and other similar apps like Patreon

Patreon is described as 'In 2013, YouTube musician Jack Conte was looking for a solution to his problem: millions of people loved his videos, but only hundreds of dollars were hitting his bank account. This didn’t add up, so he drafted up an idea (hi, we’re Patreon) and brought it to his college' and is a popular Crowdfunding service in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Patreon for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, iPhone, Android, Self-Hosted and SaaS apps. The best Patreon alternative is Liberapay, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Patreon are Ko-fi, Bandcamp, Open Collective and Buy Me a Coffee.

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In 2013, YouTube musician Jack Conte was looking for a solution to his problem: millions of people loved his videos, but only hundreds of dollars were hitting his bank account. This didn’t add up, so he drafted up an idea...

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  1. Liberapay icon
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    Liberapay

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    Liberapay is a way to donate money recurrently to people whose work you appreciate.

    40 Liberapay alternatives
    Homepage

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Properties

    1.  Free Speech

    Features

    1.  Donations
    2.  Crowdfunding
    3.  Support for multiple currencies
    4.  Non profit
    5.  Community-based
    6.  Recurring Billing
    7. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    8. GitLab icon  Gitlab integration
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Crowdsourced
    11.  Multiple languages
    Liberapay iconPatreon Icon

    Liberapay VS Patreon

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    Comments about Liberapay as an Alternative to Patreon
     
       
    dataculi

    They don't take a cut of the donations. The only way they make money is from donations themselves

    Top positive comment •Feb 17, 2019
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    Guest

    There is no way to provide incentives for different donation tiers and payments can only be processed through Paypal which isn't anonymous.

    Top negative comment •Oct 21, 2019
    7
    Oscar Sanderson

    No fees, less censorship, ethical software (open source)

    Positive comment •Nov 15, 2021
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    • Most users think Liberapay is a great Patreon alternative.

    • Liberapay is the most popular Web-based alternative to Patreon.

    • Liberapay is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Patreon.

    • Liberapay is Free and Open SourcePatreon is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Ko-fi icon
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    Ko-fi

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    Ko-fi is the fast, friendly, 0% fee way to ask fans to support your work for the price of a coffee. Coffee's just a metaphor (You don’t have to buy actual coffee!).

    48 Ko-fi alternatives
    Set up your page and start earning in just 60 seconds.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
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    Ko-fi Features

    1.  Donations
    2.  Quick donations
    3.  Allows subscriptions
    4.  Monetization
    5.  Support for multiple currencies
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  API Integrations
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  4. Bandcamp icon
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    Bandcamp

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    Bandcamp helps artists sell their music and merch directly to their fans, and helps fans discover new music and directly support those who make it.

    119 Bandcamp alternatives
    Bandcamp screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Bandcamp Features

    1.  Music Downloader
    2.  DRM Free
    3.  Music Store
    4.  Merchandise integration
    5.  Alternative music
    6.  Music Distribution
    7.  Lossless Audio
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Support for Android Things
    10.  Integrated into iOS
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    Bandcamp VS Patreon

    Is Bandcamp a good alternative to Patreon?
     
    Comments about Bandcamp as an Alternative to Patreon
     
    Guest

    Bandcamp is for music only, so it's not alike to Patreon

    Negative comment •May 24, 2019
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    • This alternative is disputed. Bandcamp is a legitimate Patreon alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Bandcamp is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to Patreon.

    • Bandcamp is Freemium and ProprietaryPatreon is Paid and Proprietary
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    GURUCAN

    GuruCan is a self-managed platform that allowed influencers to create Apps (iOS & Android), publish content & monetise the audience.

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  6. Open Collective icon
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    Open Collective

     38 likes
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    Open Collective is a legal and financial toolbox for groups. It’s a fundraising + legal status + money management platform for your community.

    34 Open Collective alternatives
    Open Collective screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Open Collective Features

    1.  Crowdfunding
    2.  Transparency
    3.  Donations
    4.  Allows subscriptions
    Open Collective screenshot 1
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    Open Collective VS Patreon

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    CapR

    Open Collective has PayPal support. LibraPay doesn't. Plus Open Collective has a more sensible business model than collecting donations like LibraPay does.

    Positive comment •Jul 9, 2019
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    • Almost everyone thinks Open Collective is a great Patreon alternative.

    • Open Collective is Freemium and Open SourcePatreon is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Buy Me a Coffee icon
    Buy Me a Coffee icon

    Buy Me a Coffee

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    A fast and friendly way to accept donations 💰.

    41 Buy Me a Coffee alternatives
    Home Page

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Buy Me a Coffee Features

    1.  Quick donations
    2.  Instant Payouts
    Buy Me a Coffee iconPatreon Icon

    Buy Me a Coffee VS Patreon

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    Comments about Buy Me a Coffee as an Alternative to Patreon
     
    Guest

    quick donation in friendly way

    Positive comment •Mar 7, 2018
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    • Almost everyone thinks Buy Me a Coffee is a great Patreon alternative.

    • Buy Me a Coffee is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Patreon.

    • Buy Me a Coffee is Free and ProprietaryPatreon is Paid and Proprietary
  8. MintMe icon
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    MintMe

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    MintMe revolutionizes how people help each other by allowing both sides to earn through an innovative way of crowdfunding. Anyone can create a token that represents themselves or a project in just a few clicks.

    66 MintMe alternatives
    MintMe screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    MintMe Features

    1.  Blockchain
    2.  Toke creation
    3. Readability icon  Readability integration
    4.  Trade
    5.  Crowdsourced
    6.  Support for multiple currencies
    7.  Cryptocurrency support
    8.  Tokenization
    9.  Exchange
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  10. SubscribeStar icon
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    SubscribeStar

     8 likes
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    Independent subscription platform for musicians, artists, and educators, offering safety features, analytics, and seamless integration to monetize talents securely.

    38 SubscribeStar alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    SubscribeStar screenshot 1

    Top SubscribeStar Features

    1.  Goal Setting
    2.  Two-factor Authentication
    3.  Subscription Management
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Webhook support
    6.  Rich text editing
    7.  Live polling
    8.  Integrated Chat
    9. Vimeo icon  Vimeo integration
    10. YouTube icon  Youtube integration
    11.  Micropayments System
    12. Discord icon  Discord integration
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  11. Coindrop icon
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    Coindrop

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    Create a free, zero-fee webpage for accepting payments & donations.

    21 Coindrop alternatives
    Coindrop screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Coindrop Features

    1.  Support for multiple currencies
    2.  No fees
    3.  Cryptocurrency payment
    4.  Content creators
    5.  Monetization
    6.  Decentralized
    Coindrop iconPatreon Icon

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  12. Gitpay icon
    Gitpay icon

    Gitpay

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    Gitpay is an Open Source platform where collaborators receive bounties after completing tasks for projects on demand in a collaborative and agile way

    27 Gitpay alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Gitpay Features

    1.  Paying for solving issues
    2.  Bounty-Hunting
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    Gitpay VS Patreon

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    Comments about Gitpay as an Alternative to Patreon
     
    Cyber Nautilus

    it's more a paid micro task co-ordinating service specific to the software development domain/vertical/industry, so far as can be ascertained from the description - I am not a software developer so I cannot test or falsify my assumption

    Negative comment •Oct 23, 2024
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    • Gitpay is the most popular SaaS alternative to Patreon.

    • Gitpay is Free and ProprietaryPatreon is Paid and Proprietary
  13. Supercast icon
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    Supercast

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    Build sustainable revenue with subscription podcasting. Supercast makes it easy to capture maximum audience share, deliver a premium subscriber experience, and remain in full control of your subscription podcast business.

    30 Supercast alternatives
    Supercast screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Apple Podcasts
    • Spotify
    Supercast screenshot 1
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    +3
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    Supercast Features

    1.  Subscription Management
    2.  Podcast Subscription
    3. Stripe icon  Stripe integration
    4.  Google Pay
    5.  Membership Management
    6.  Apple Pay
    Supercast iconPatreon Icon

    Supercast VS Patreon

    Is Supercast a good alternative to Patreon?
     

    • Supercast is the most popular commercial alternative to Patreon.

    • Supercast is Paid and ProprietaryPatreon is also Paid and Proprietary
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