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Buy Me A Coffee vs Ko-fi
Compare Buy Me A Coffee and Ko-fi to find the best tool for your needs.
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Buy Me A Coffee
Simple platform for creators to accept donations, sell digital products, and offer memberships.
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Ko-fi
Creator-friendly platform for receiving support, selling products, and offering memberships without monthly fees.
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Pricing
Free to join, 5% transaction fee
Free version available, Ko-fi Gold at $6/month with no platform fees
Pros & Cons
Buy Me A Coffee
Pros
- Easy setup with no monthly fees
- Clean, friendly supporter experience
- Multiple monetization options
- Lower transaction fees than some competitors
Cons
- Less customization than dedicated solutions
- Limited marketing tools
- Fewer features than full membership platforms
- Less established than major competitors
Ko-fi
Pros
- No monthly fees on standard plan
- Multiple support options (one-time, monthly)
- Digital product sales
- Low transaction fees
Cons
- Limited customization options
- Basic analytics
- Fewer marketing features than alternatives
- Some features require Gold membership