pfans vs Patreon
Patreon is built around membership tiers. pfans combines subscriptions with pay-per-view, paid messages, tips and live streaming, and creators pay no processing fees because fans cover them at checkout.
Fees
Patreon's platform fee for creators who launched after August 4, 2025 is 10%, with processing charged on top (for example 2.9% + $0.30 per card payment). With 100 fans paying
Which one is right for you?
If your audience is used to Patreon tiers and you never sell one-off content, Patreon works well. If you want to keep more of each payment, sell pay-per-view content and paid messages, take tips during live streams, or create adult content, pfans is the better fit.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What does Patreon charge in 2026?
Creators who launched after August 4, 2025 pay a 10% platform fee plus payment processing fees.
Is pfans cheaper than Patreon?
pfans charges 10% and fans pay card processing, so on typical pledges creators keep more on pfans.