Ko-fi

Accept donations and sell digital products with no platform fees.

Price

Free (0% fee on donations), Gold from $6/month

What is Ko-fi?

Ko-fi is a creator-focused platform that allows you to accept donations, sell digital downloads, offer memberships, and take commissions - all without transaction fees on one-time payments.

It’s often used by artists, writers, and content creators who want a lightweight storefront and community-friendly monetization model without setting up a full eCommerce site. Unlike Gumroad, Ko-fi emphasizes supporter culture over traditional shopping.

You can also integrate your Ko-fi shop into your social platforms, use it as a tip jar, or build a loyal base of recurring members.

Key Features

Accept one-time donations with 0% platform fee

Sell digital downloads, physical products, and commissions

Offer monthly memberships (similar to Patreon)

Support for custom shop and posts

Integrates with Stripe and PayPal

Instant payouts, no minimum thresholds

Simple storefront with custom branding

Analytics, supporter messages, and member-only content

Who is Ko-fi Best For?

Ko-fi is best for creators who thrive on community support - artists, streamers, writers, podcasters, or small digital sellers.

It’s ideal if you:

Want to accept donations or tips

Sell digital art, printables, or small products

Need a basic shop with minimal overhead

Want a no-risk way to monetize without subscriptions or setup costs

Pricing

Plan

Price

Features

Free

$0

0% fee on one-time donations, basic shop tools, instant payouts

Gold

$6/month

Sell commissions, advanced branding, analytics, supporter-only posts

Note: All sales are subject to Stripe/PayPal fees, but Ko-fi takes 0% on donations and shop sales in Free and Gold.

Pros & Cons

Pros

No platform fee on one-time payments

Instant payouts and global access

Easy to use for creators of all levels

Community-first model with memberships and supporter content

Free plan is fully functional

Cons

Less powerful for scaling a full product business

No built-in affiliate marketing or upsells

Storefront is limited compared to eCommerce platforms

Alternatives to Ko-fi

Platform

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