Ko-fi

Ko-fi is a creator-support platform that helps artists, streamers, writers, developers, and communities earn directly from their audience. In one place, you can accept tips/donations, offer paid memberships, take commissions or requests, and sell physical or digital products. Payments go straight to your own PayPal or Stripe account for direct, instant payouts, so you stay in control of your income.

Getting started is simple: create a free Ko-fi account, connect your payment method (PayPal or Stripe), then share your Ko-fi page with your fans. Supporters can pay using PayPal, cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, Cash App, and other local payment options depending on region. This makes it easy for fans to contribute in the way that’s most convenient for them.

Ko-fi is designed to fit many monetization styles. If you want one-off support, you can enable tips. If you prefer recurring revenue, you can set up membership tiers with different benefits. If you sell work, the Ko-fi shop lets you list digital downloads or physical items. And if you do custom work, the commission/request tools help you manage supporter requests. Streamers can also use alerts to recognize supporters during live broadcasts.

Whether you’re building a creative career or funding a passion project, Ko-fi provides a flexible set of tools to help you grow and monetize without complicated setup. It’s a straightforward way to turn support from your biggest fans into sustainable income while keeping your workflow and payments centralized.