Patreon

In-depth analytics about fans and members, including detailed insights into engagement and behavior

Direct line of access to fan community with no ads or gatekeepers, including real-time group chats, comments, DMs, and email

Creators can send email newsletters to their community and fans

Real-time group chats, direct messages, and comment sections for community engagement

Creators can export their fan and member email lists

Powerful tools for managing relationships with fans and community members

Native tools for editing and publishing audio, image, and text-based content

Built-in video hosting and livestreaming capabilities for creators

Automated tools designed to help creators grow their membership and audience

Discovery tools and features that prioritize connecting fans with creators on the platform

Automated tools for offering free trials, discounts, and promotional sales to members

Creators can create multiple membership tiers with different benefits and price points

Creators can set up recurring membership subscriptions on monthly or annual billing cycles

Allow fans to make one-time purchases for content or support

Creators can set up a shop to sell individual videos, podcast episodes, and other digital products

Platform handles chargebacks, disputes, and fraud to keep payouts stable

Support for 16+ currencies for both payouts and payments in a global creative economy

Support for PayPal, Apple Pay, Venmo, Sofort, and other payment methods used worldwide

Payment processing built to top global standards for safety and compliance

Platform handles applicable tax collection and remittance for creators

Import and sync existing podcasts to Patreon from other platforms

Distribute podcast episodes via RSS feeds to podcast directories

Integration with Spotify for podcast distribution and synced feeds

Creators can manage multiple podcasts within a single Patreon account