Rank Your Favorites: Creator Monetization Platforms Edition — Which One Pays You More?

1️⃣Patreon

Patreon turns fans into paying members with tiers, perks, and exclusive drops. Payouts are dependable, analytics are clear, and you keep control of your audience. Launch in hours and watch recurring revenue stack.

Address: San Francisco, USA

2️⃣Substack

Substack makes newsletters and podcasts profitable with simple subscriptions. Own your list, publish anywhere, and turn readers into recurring revenue without technical headaches.

Address: San Francisco, USA

3️⃣Gumroad

Sell digital products, courses, and licenses in minutes. Great for one off launches and evergreen micro products. You focus on making; Gumroad handles checkout and delivery.

Address: New York, USA

4️⃣Ko-fi

Collect tips, sell commissions, and offer memberships with a friendly vibe. Low fees on one time donations make it creator friendly, especially for artists and streamers.

Address: London, United Kingdom

5️⃣Buy Me a Coffee

A fast way to accept support and sell digital extras. Good starter option for creators testing income streams before committing to bigger platforms.

Address: Singapore, Singapore