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Ko-fi

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Tips, memberships, and shop for creators.

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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

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Key facts

Vendor
Ko-fi
Pricing
Freemium — Free – $6/mo
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Web
Best for
Creators, Artists
Editor rating
4.6 / 5
Founded
2012
Headquarters
London, UK

What is Ko-fi?

Ko-fi is a creator tools tool from Ko-fi. Ko-fi lets creators accept donations, memberships, commissions, and sell products with low fees.

Ko-fi uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free – $6/mo.

It's best suited to creators, artists and runs on Web.

Standout strengths include no platform fee on tips, all-in-one creator page, cheap gold tier. Worth weighing: smaller audience network.

Ko-fi pricing

Free
Free
Get Free
Gold
$6/mo
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Pros

  • No platform fee on tips
  • All-in-one creator page
  • Cheap Gold tier

Cons

  • Smaller audience network

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ko-fi?

Ko-fi lets creators accept donations, memberships, commissions, and sell products with low fees.

How much does Ko-fi cost?

Ko-fi is freemium-priced. It has a free tier. Paid plans start at $6/mo.

Does Ko-fi have a free trial?

Ko-fi offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Ko-fi support?

Ko-fi is available on Web.