Patreon Reviews
Replace erratic ad revenue and manual subscriber tracking with automated tier billing, gated posts, and direct community messaging.
Patreon replaces erratic ad revenue for independent creators who juggle scattered paywalls, manual tip jars, and algorithmic reach. Instead of chasing brand deals or chasing views, publishers run tiered memberships and sell standalone digital goods directly to audience members who fund the work on a recurring basis.
Patreon Key Features
- Direct fan engagementConnect directly with your community with no ads or gatekeepers using real-time group chats, comments, DMs, and email.
- Multiple revenue streamsMonetize through memberships for ongoing benefits or set up an online shop to sell individual digital products.
- Growth analytics and relationship toolsAccess in-depth fan analytics and relationship management tools to grow your creative business.
- Complete creative controlShare exclusive videos, podcasts, writing, art, music, and more on your own terms.
Patreon Pricing
Patreon
10%of the income you earn on Patreon
Patreon is free to start. You only pay when you start earning.
- Monthly and annual subscriptions
- Membership tiers
- One-time payments
- Audio, images and rich text editing
- Native video and livestreaming
- Email newsletters
- Chats, DMs and comments
- Exportable email lists
- Automated growth tools
- Member analytics and insights
- Free trials, discounts and sales
- Creator-first discovery
- Podcast importing and syncing
- Support for multiple podcasts
- Spotify integration and Synced Feeds
- Distribute your episodes via RSS
Pricing is sourced from Patreon's website and may be out of date — check their site for current pricing.
Company
Founded2013
Based inSan Francisco, USA
OwnershipPrivate
Total raised$413M
Latest roundSeries F · 2021
Notable investors
Tiger Global ManagementIndex VenturesThrive CapitalCRVGlade Brook Capital Partners
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