Patreon Alternative
Fanlist is the best Patreon alternative to help podcasters monetize and receive money from fans. Much simpler and more effective!
Fanlist Over Patreon
Fanlist is Simple!
We intentionally designed Fanlist to be simple, fun, and intuitive for both creators and fans.
Want to accept tips? Just toggle it on. Have something to sell? Just add a perk for sale. Sell a subscription to your premium content? Just upload your premium content.
It's pretty easy.
Patreon is Complicated​
The number 1 complaint we hear from creators is that Patreon is too complicated.
To get setup, you need to come up with product "tiers", different benefits for each tier, and manage different content and benefits of each tier.
It's a lot of work.
Fanlist is Fun!
We make fan monetization fun for your fans!
After fans engage with you on Fanlist, they'll also want to give you tips, buy your perks, and subscribe to your premium content.
Fans want to support you...and we encourage them by making fan payments simple and fun!
Patreon is Hard
If you don't have something valuable to sell on a monthly membership basis, then it's hard to make money on Patreon.
From what we've seen, fans want to engage and give tips to their favorite creators. They don't always want to buy monthly subscriptions.
Fanlist Fees - 7% or less
We're committed to providing a great service at a reasonable cost.
For creators with a large following, contact us. We may be able to customize a better fee structure.
Patreon Fees - 8% to 12%
Patreon takes 8% - 12% in transaction fees for ALL earnings. They better you perform, the higher the fees.
Their fee increases are also trending up, so think twice before getting locked in to an expensive platform.
Fanlist is Fan-First!
Fanlist is designed with an "engagement first" mentality.
When fans engage with you on Fanlist, they become your "superfans". Then, they are primed to tip, purchase, and subscribe to your content.
Patreon is Commerce-First
Patreon has a "shop first" mentality.
It's ok if you treat your audience like customers...but, that's no way to treat your fans.
Fanlist Has 1-Time Tips AND Recurring Subscriptions
We find that most fans want to support their favorite creators with 1-time donations. Don't miss out on these valuable supporters! Also, 1-time tips and donations are the fastest way to make money from your fans.
Patreon Only Has Recurring Subscriptions
Patreon only supports recurring subscription. This is limiting for fans not ready to commit to a recurring subscription.
Fanlist has support both recurring subscriptions and 1-time monetary tips.