Ko-fi

Ko-fi is a creator monetization platform that allows artists, writers, musicians, and content creators to receive one-time donations or recurring memberships from supporters. Unlike traditional crowdfunding platforms, Ko-fi emphasizes simplicity with a "buy me a coffee" approach to supporting creators. Creators can set up a free page to accept payments, sell digital products, offer commission services, and run membership tiers with exclusive content. Ko-fi takes no platform fees on donations in free accounts, though payment processing fees still apply through Stripe or PayPal. The platform provides features like goals tracking, galleries, shop functionality, and integration options for websites and social media. Ko-fi competes with platforms like Patreon, Buy Me a Coffee, and Gumroad. It is particularly popular among artists, podcasters, and independent creators looking for a simple monetization solution.