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Passes alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Passes alternative is Patreon (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Passes compared with 5 alternatives: Patreon, Ko-fi, Buy Me a Coffee, SubscribeStar and Memberful.
Passes is free to use. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PassesThis tool | Free | Free | Web |
| Patreon | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Ko-fi | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Buy Me a Coffee | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| SubscribeStar | Free | Free | Web |
| Memberful | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Passes has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Patreon, Buy Me a Coffee and Memberful score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Passes
Patreon
Paid memberships, a shop and community for creators and their fans
- Patreon is free.
- Patreon also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Patreon also covers paid newsletters.
Suits: Podcasters, video makers and artists funded by monthly members
Ko-fi
Creator page for tips, memberships, a shop and paid commissions
- Ko-fi also covers online store.
- Ko-fi does not cover community, which Passes does.
Suits: Artists and streamers who want tips and memberships on one page
Buy Me a Coffee
Creator page for tips, memberships and a simple shop
- Buy Me a Coffee is free.
- Buy Me a Coffee also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Buy Me a Coffee also covers paid newsletters.
- Buy Me a Coffee does not cover community, which Passes does.
Suits: Creators who want tips and memberships without a monthly bill
SubscribeStar
Subscription platform for creators, billed as a share of earnings
- SubscribeStar is free.
- SubscribeStar also covers reports.
- SubscribeStar does not cover digital downloads, which Passes does.
Suits: Creators who want a Patreon-style subscription page
Memberful
Membership platform for paid newsletters, podcasts and communities
- Memberful starts at $49 per month.
- Memberful has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Passes.
- Memberful also covers paid newsletters and online courses.
Suits: Writers and publishers running a paid newsletter on their own site
Limits worth knowing in Passes
- The revenue split depends on the account; the homepage only says creators keep up to 90%, and the FAQ answers were not readable here.
- No pricing or fees page was found, so the share Passes keeps could not be confirmed.
- The FAQ lists a question on iPhone, iPad and Android apps, but the answer was not readable; only the web is recorded.
- Creators apply to join; the FAQ lists questions on eligibility and follower requirements.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Passes?
The alternatives to Passes in this directory are Patreon, Ko-fi, Buy Me a Coffee, SubscribeStar and Memberful. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Passes.
Is there a free alternative to Passes?
Yes. Patreon, Buy Me a Coffee and SubscribeStar are free to use. Ko-fi has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Passes alternatives work on Android?
The Passes listing does not include an Android app. Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee list one.
Which Passes alternatives work on iOS?
The Passes listing does not include an iOS app. Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.