Ko-fi

Category:

Payment Gateways

Tags:

#API

#Automated Billing

#Automated Mass Payouts

#Membership

#Subscriptions

About Ko-fi

Ko-fi simplifies the payment processing experience for creators, offering a user-friendly platform that enables them to accept donations and sell products directly to their supporters. With transaction fees ranging from 0% to 5%, Ko-fi is designed for beginners and smaller creators, making it an ideal choice for those looking to monetize their passion projects or non-profit initiatives. Payments go directly to your PayPal or Stripe account, ensuring that you receive your funds promptly. Security is a top priority for Ko-fi, allowing users to leverage well-established payment gateways like PayPal and Stripe. This means creators benefit from robust fraud protection and chargeback management features, providing peace of mind while processing transactions. The platform also supports recurring payments and subscriptions, allowing you to build sustainable income streams by offering various membership tiers and rewards to your community. With easy integration options via webhooks and third-party applications like Zapier, Ko-fi ensures that creators can efficiently manage their operations while focusing on what they do best—creating great content.

Key Features

0% platform fees on one-time donations

Supports PayPal and Apple Pay payments

Weekly payouts directly to your account

Flexible subscription options available

Webhooks for easy integration with apps

Customizable donation buttons for your site

Payment Gateway Details

Payment Methods

Apple Pay

Google Pay

PayPal

Fees & Pricing

Transaction Fee

0% - 5%

Flat Fee

$0.00

Payout Frequency

Weekly

Core Features

API Available

Embed Checkout

Subscriptions

Marketplace

Merchant of Record

Additional Services

Affiliate Program

Community

Training Courses

Email Marketing

Integrations

Use Cases

One-Time Donations for Creators

Ko-fi allows creators to easily accept one-time donations from fans with 0% platform fees for free accounts. This scenario is typical for artists, writers, and content creators who want to monetize their work without the burden of high fees. The seamless integration with PayPal enables supporters to make quick donations without any barriers.

Selling Digital Products

Creators can sell digital products like e-books, artwork, or music with a manageable fee structure of up to 5%. This use case is particularly relevant for indie developers and musicians who can quickly set up product sales directly from their Ko-fi page, ensuring they retain most of the revenue.

Building Membership Subscriptions

With Ko-fi’s subscription feature, creators can offer tiered memberships that provide exclusive rewards to supporters. This capability helps content creators build a sustainable income stream, perfect for podcasters or YouTubers looking to enhance community engagement through recurring payments.