Ko-fi
Make money doing what you love
Ko-fi is a creator monetization platform that lets artists, streamers, and other creators accept tips, sell digital or physical products, offer memberships, and take commissions — all from a single free page. Creators connect their own PayPal or Stripe accounts and get paid directly and instantly, with Ko-fi taking a 0–5% fee. It is designed to be low-pressure and accessible for creators of all sizes, from beginners to established audiences.
Creators set up a free Ko-fi page, connect PayPal or Stripe, and share it with fans who can tip, subscribe, or purchase — with funds going directly to the creator's account.
Independent creators such as artists, streamers, musicians, and writers
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- freemium
- Company
- Ko-fi Labs
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