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Supporting Cast alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Supporting Cast alternative is Patreon (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Supporting Cast compared with 5 alternatives: Memberful, Patreon, Leaky Paywall, Buy Me a Coffee and Ko-fi.
Supporting Cast's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 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
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supporting CastThis tool | Paid | No | Web |
| Memberful | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Patreon | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Leaky Paywall | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Buy Me a Coffee | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Ko-fi | Free plan | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from Supporting Cast
Memberful
Membership platform for paid newsletters, podcasts and communities
- Memberful starts at $49 per month.
- Memberful also covers online courses, community and digital downloads.
- Memberful does not cover reports, which Supporting Cast does.
Suits: Writers and publishers running a paid newsletter on their own site
Patreon
Paid memberships, a shop and community for creators and their fans
- Patreon is free.
- Patreon has a free plan, which Supporting Cast lacks.
- Patreon also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Patreon also covers community and digital downloads.
- Patreon does not cover reports, which Supporting Cast does.
Suits: Podcasters, video makers and artists funded by monthly members
Leaky Paywall
WordPress paywall and subscription plugin for publishers
- Leaky Paywall has a free plan, which Supporting Cast lacks.
- Leaky Paywall also covers community.
Suits: Local newsrooms and magazines that already run on WordPress
Buy Me a Coffee
Creator page for tips, memberships and a simple shop
- Buy Me a Coffee is free.
- Buy Me a Coffee has a free plan, which Supporting Cast lacks.
- Buy Me a Coffee also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Buy Me a Coffee also covers digital downloads.
- Buy Me a Coffee does not cover reports, which Supporting Cast does.
Suits: Creators who want tips and memberships without a monthly bill
Ko-fi
Creator page for tips, memberships, a shop and paid commissions
- Ko-fi has a free plan, which Supporting Cast lacks.
- Ko-fi also covers online store and digital downloads.
- Ko-fi does not cover reports and paid newsletters, which Supporting Cast does.
Suits: Artists and streamers who want tips and memberships on one page
Limits worth knowing in Supporting Cast
- No prices are published; the site directs visitors to request a demo, so pricing is recorded as unverified.
- The site says the platform can host premium content, or publishers can keep their current host.
- The site says it is part of Graham Holdings and that subscribers can take their card relationships and data if they leave.
- Support for subscribers is handled by Supporting Cast only if the publisher wants that.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Supporting Cast?
The alternatives to Supporting Cast in this directory are Memberful, Patreon, Leaky Paywall, Buy Me a Coffee and Ko-fi. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Supporting Cast.
Is there a free alternative to Supporting Cast?
Yes. Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee are free to use. Leaky Paywall and Ko-fi have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Supporting Cast alternatives work on Android?
The Supporting Cast listing does not include an Android app. Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee list one.
Which Supporting Cast alternatives work on iOS?
The Supporting Cast 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.