Patreon pricing
Patreon has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Yes, free to start.
Free plan + paidPrices last checked Nov 1, 2026
Patreon plans and prices
Every line links to the page it came from. Prices are what Patreon publishes; taxes, currency and regional pricing can change what you pay.
Patreon pricing facts
1 of 1 verified- Free plan
- Yes, free to start
- Checked Nov 1, 2026patreon.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Patreon is free to start.”
Patreon alternatives by price
Starting prices from each app's own site, ranked by our alternatives score.
| App | Pricing | Price | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
 Memberful | Paid | $49/month + 4.9% transaction fee | No |
 Buy Me a Coffee | Free plan + paid | — | Yes, no monthly fee |
 Substack | Free plan + paid | — | Yes, free to start |
 Ghost | Open source | $18/month (Starter, billed yearly) | — |
 Steady | Free plan + paid | — | — |
Patreon pricing: common questions
Is Patreon free?
Patreon has a free plan: Yes, free to start. Paid plans add more.
What are free alternatives to Patreon?
Free or freemium alternatives include Buy Me a Coffee, Substack, Ghost and Steady. Open-source options: Ghost.