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Betakyte vs Patreon
Both stand on newsletter publishing platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Visit Betakyte 
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Patreon combines paid memberships and digital shops with content, community, and podcast tools. Creators can start for free, but platform and other fees apply when earning through Patreon.
Visit PatreonThe facts
| Betakyte | Patreon | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Patreon platform fee: $10 a month |
| Plans published | None | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Patreon |
| Website | betakyte.com | patreon.com |
| On newsletter publishing platforms | #7 of 15 | #3 of 15 |
Betakyte: what it does well
Patreon: what it does well
- Creators can start without paying upfront.
- Supports monthly and annual subscriptions.
- Offers memberships, one-time payments, and digital shops.
- Includes chats, direct messages, and comments.
- Mobile apps are available for iOS and Android.
What to know first
- Patreon charges 10% of income earned on the platform.
- Payment processing and other fees may also apply.
- Individual livestream sessions are limited to 12 hours.
- Public API v1 is scheduled to stop working October 7, 2026.
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