Patreon pricing & real fees (2026-07)
Individual creators (podcasters, artists, YouTubers) monetizing fans via recurring memberships. Here's what Patreon actually costs once platform fees and payment processing are included.
Entry priceFree
Platform fee10%
Take-home on $3k/mo$2,595
Ranks#14 of 18
What you keep on Patreon
Pricing plans
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (new creators) | $0/mo |
Fees: New creators (post Aug 4 2025): flat 10%. Legacy: Founders 5%, Pro 8% (closed). Payment processing: Stripe/PayPal ~2.9%+30c; plus payout fees and 2.5% currency conversion where applicable.
Features
- — Custom domain
- ✓ Email marketing
- — Run your own affiliates
- ✓ Communities
- — Live / cohort
- — Quizzes & assessments
- — Website builder
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Verified 2026-07 · sources: official