☕Simple tipping platform
Ko-fi complete guide
Learn how to sign up and monetize on Ko-fi — a simple 'buy me a coffee' creator-support platform.
What is Ko-fi?
Ko-fi is a support platform with a concept similar to "Buy Me a Coffee", where fans can easily support creators for the price of a coffee (from $3).
Its biggest advantage is 0% platform fees on the base plan (only payment fees apply). It's especially good for smaller creators.
💡 Ko-fi free plan: 0% platform fee! (only PayPal/Stripe fees apply)
Key features
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One-time tips
Support for the price of a coffee (from $3)
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Monthly membership
Monthly subscription (Gold members only)
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Product sales
Sell digital products/services
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Goals
Set funding goals
Plans
Free plan
0%One-time tips and product sales (0% fee)
Ko-fi Gold
$6/moMonthly membership, discount coupons, advanced analytics and more
* Payment fees (PayPal/Stripe) apply separately (~2.9% + $0.30)
Platform info
- Founded2012 (UK)
- Fee0%
- PaymentPayPal/Stripe
- ContentGeneral
Pros
- ✓0% platform fee
- ✓Easy one-time tips
- ✓Product-sales feature
- ✓Clean page
Cons
- ✗Korean payments are difficult
- ✗Membership on paid plan only
- ✗Adult content prohibited