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Ko-fi alternatives

Ko-fi compared with 5 alternatives: Buy Me a Coffee, Patreon, Gumroad, Stan and Memberful.

Ko-fi's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Ko-fiThis toolFree planYesWeb
Buy Me a CoffeeFreeFreeWeb, iOS, Android
PatreonFreeFreeWeb, iOS, Android
GumroadFreeFreeWeb, iOS, Android
StanFree trial · from $29/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS
MemberfulFree trial · from $49/moTrial onlyWeb

How each one differs from Ko-fi

  1. Buy Me a Coffee

    Creator page for tips, memberships and a simple shop

    • Only Buy Me a Coffee lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Buy Me a Coffee also covers paid newsletters.
    • Ko-fi also covers online store.

    Suits: Creators who want tips and memberships without a monthly bill

    Buy Me a Coffee vs Ko-fiBuy Me a Coffee pricing and details

  2. Patreon

    Paid memberships, a shop and community for creators and their fans

    • Only Patreon lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Patreon also covers paid newsletters and community.
    • Ko-fi also covers online store.

    Suits: Podcasters, video makers and artists funded by monthly members

    Patreon vs Ko-fiPatreon pricing and details

  3. Gumroad

    Sell downloads, memberships and courses for a cut of each sale

    • Only Gumroad lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Gumroad also covers email campaigns, affiliate tracking and merchant of record.
    • Ko-fi also covers online store.

    Suits: Creators testing a first product who want no monthly bill

    Gumroad vs Ko-fiGumroad pricing and details

  4. Stan

    Link-in-bio store for creators selling downloads, courses and calls

    • Ko-fi has a free plan. Stan does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Stan lists an iOS app.
    • Stan also covers email campaigns, online courses, community, appointment booking and affiliate tracking.
    • Ko-fi also covers online store.

    Suits: Social media creators who sell from a link in their bio

    Stan vs Ko-fiStan pricing and details

  5. Memberful

    Membership platform for paid newsletters, podcasts and communities

    • Ko-fi has a free plan. Memberful does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Memberful also covers paid newsletters, online courses and community.
    • Ko-fi also covers online store.

    Suits: Writers and publishers running a paid newsletter on their own site

    Memberful vs Ko-fiMemberful pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Ko-fi

  • Ko-fi sells a paid Gold plan, but its price could not be confirmed on Ko-fi's own pages for this listing.
  • Shop, membership and commission sales carry a 5% Ko-fi fee on the free page, and PayPal or card processing fees come on top.
  • Creators are the merchant of record, so sales tax and VAT on their sales are their own responsibility.
Ko-fi pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Ko-fi?

The alternatives to Ko-fi in this directory are Buy Me a Coffee, Patreon, Gumroad, Stan and Memberful. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Ko-fi.

Is there a free alternative to Ko-fi?

Yes. Buy Me a Coffee, Patreon and Gumroad are free to use.

Which Ko-fi alternatives work on Android?

The Ko-fi listing does not include an Android app. Buy Me a Coffee, Patreon and Gumroad list one.

Which Ko-fi alternatives work on iOS?

The Ko-fi listing does not include an iOS app. Buy Me a Coffee, Patreon, Gumroad and Stan list one.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.