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Patreon vs ProfileGrid
Both stand on membership site platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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 Patreon Free plan Open source APISelf-hostedWeb
ProfileGrid offers a free plan and paid plans differentiated by site allowance and support duration. Review the listed prices and terms, particularly the one-site Premium limit and Premium+ one-time payment.
Visit ProfileGridThe facts
| Patreon | ProfileGrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Patreon platform fee: $10 a month | Premium: $79, paid once |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Patreon | Not published |
| Website | patreon.com | profilegrid.co |
| On membership site platforms | #2 of 85 | #1 of 85 |
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.
ProfileGrid: what it does well
- Free Core plan includes 90+ features.
- Core includes free extensions.
- Premium covers one site with one year of updates and support.
- Premium+ includes unlimited sites and lifetime support.
What to know first
- Premium is listed at $79 a month.
- Premium is for one site.
- Premium+ costs $139 as a one-time payment.
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