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Freemium · $8/moBootstrapped

Ko-fi

Receive tips, sell, run a membership.

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Ko-fi website preview
What is Ko-fi?
Ko-fi is a support page for creators, covering one-off tips, memberships, digital sales and commission requests.
What does it do?
Gives you a public page where supporters can tip, subscribe monthly, buy digital downloads or request commissions, paid through Stripe or PayPal into your own account. Posts, galleries and member-only updates sit on the same page.
Who is it for?
Artists, writers, streamers and open-source maintainers who want a simple place to receive support rather than a full storefront or membership system.
What are the alternatives to Ko-fi?
Buy Me a Coffee covers the same tipping and membership pattern; Gumroad, Payhip and Sellfy are built around selling digital products; Memberful and Podia focus on subscriptions and courses.

Pricing

$8/mo

Free — 0% fees on tips

Freemium

About

Founded 2012

UK

Bootstrapped

Founder

The people behind Ko-fi.

Aaron WallbridgeFounder

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