Starting a Patreon is free
Access tools to share work directly with your fans right away. Introduce paid options to your members when you're ready.
Powerful core features
Earning made easy
Ready to start earning on Patreon? You can offer a paid membership with fully customizable benefits, sell individual digital exclusives like videos or podcast episodes in your own online shop, or a combination of both.
Paid membership
Choose the plan that’s right for you
and only pay based on what you earn.
Pro
A core set of tools to help you earn an income for your creative work directly from your community.
8%
of the income you earn on Patreon
plus payment processing, currency conversion, and payout fees, and applicable taxes.
- Monthly and annual subscriptions
- Membership tiers
- Free trials and special offers
- Priority customer support
- Engagement tools (chats, DMs, comments)
- Member analytics and insights
Premium
An enhanced set of tools to help you earn an income for your creative work directly from your community and grow your creative business.
12%
of the income you earn on Patreon
plus payment processing, currency conversion, and payout fees, and applicable taxes.
- Everything from Pro, plus:
- Dedicated partner manager
- Team accounts
- Merch for membership
Commerce
Payments powered by Patreon
Patreon has processed billions of dollars in payments to millions of creators for the last decade. Here’s a peek at what happens behind the scenes to make sure you get paid securely and reliably.
Trusted payments provider
Patreon continuously meets the highest global certification and compliance standards to ensure your payments are secure.
Global currency conversion
Your pricing is automatically converted to your customers’ local currencies to facilitate international payments.
24/7 fraud monitoring
Fraud gets caught before it hits your balance so you never have to worry about it.
Multiple payment methods
A wide range of payment methods are accepted on Patreon, including PayPal, major credit cards, and Venmo.
Streamlined checkout
A simple checkout experience and quick authorization process make it easy for you to earn directly from fans.
Recover failed payments
Declined payments get chased down with smart retries and reminders for expired cards.