Looking for a Ko-fi alternative?
We'll be straight with you: Ko-fi doesn't take a cut of tips. Where WireFan wins is selling things, getting paid for your answers, and a cleaner page for fans.
| WireFan | Ko-fi | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee on tips | 3% | 0% |
| Fee on shop sales | 3% | 5% (0% with $6/mo Gold) |
| Monthly cost | $0 | $0 or $6 for Gold |
| Paid questions | Yes | No |
| Fans can cover the fee | Yes | No |
| Stream alerts | Yes | Yes |
Card processing fees apply on both. Based on Ko-fi's public pricing.
If you sell digital products
On Ko-fi's free plan, shop sales cost 5%. To drop that you pay $6 a month. On WireFan it's 3% with no subscription, so if you sell less than about $300 a month, you'll pay less here.
Get paid to answer questions
Fans can pay you to answer a question. It's an easy way to earn from the DMs you already get, and Ko-fi doesn't offer it.
Fans can cover your fee
At checkout, fans can choose to add the fees on top, so the full amount lands with you.
Questions
Should I switch if I only get tips?
Honestly, if tips are all you need, Ko-fi's 0% is hard to beat. WireFan makes more sense once you sell products or want paid questions.
Can I use both?
Yes. Some creators keep Ko-fi for tips and use WireFan for their shop and Q&A.
How do I get paid?
Payments go into your own Stripe account and on to your bank.
Also see WireFan vs Buy Me a Coffee and our pricing.
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Free to set up. You only pay 3% when a tip comes in.
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