A Patreon alternative with no extra processing fees
New Patreon creators pay a 10% platform fee plus payment processing on every pledge. On pfans card processing is paid by the fan at checkout, so you keep 90%.
pfans and Patreon at a glance
- Platform fee: pfans 10%, Patreon 10% for creators who launched after August 4, 2025
- Payment processing: paid by fans on pfans, deducted from creators on Patreon (e.g. 2.9% + $0.30 per card payment)
- Pay-per-view posts and paid messages: pfans yes
- Adult content: allowed on pfans for verified 18+ creators; not allowed on Patreon
- Crypto payouts: pfans yes
Other platforms' figures are their publicly stated headline fees, last checked October 2026. Fees can change, so confirm current terms on each platform. pfans is not affiliated with the other platforms named here.
The fee you don't see on the pricing page
100 fans paying
0 a month is
,000. After Patreon's 10% and card processing of about $59, roughly $841 is left. On pfans the same
,000 leaves $900.
More ways to earn from the same fans
- Monthly subscriptions with 3, 6 and 12-month bundles
- Pay-per-view posts and paid messages
- Tips on posts, messages and live streams
- Native live streaming
- Per-viewer watermarking and anti-piracy protection
- Content vault with folders and tags
- Fan CRM, smart automations and post scheduling
- Promotions, discounts and free trials
- Bank transfer and crypto payouts
Frequently asked questions
Is pfans cheaper than Patreon?
In most cases, yes. pfans charges 10% and fans pay card processing, not creators. Patreon charges new creators 10% plus processing on every payment.
Can I move my Patreon members to pfans?
Yes. Share your pfans link with your members and use a launch discount or free trial.