It’s completely free to get started. We only receive a small percentage once you start earning on Patreon, plus an industry-standard rate for processing payments from your patrons.
Also to know is, do I have to pay every month for Patreon?
There’s no upfront payment to start a regular monthly membership. You’ll be billed on the 1st of each month for any membership access you had in the previous month. As soon as you confirm your membership, you unlock access. April 18: you start a $10 membership and instantly get access to your membership.
Beside above, how do I log into my Patreon account?
How do I recover my Patreon account?
If you aren’t sure which email you used to create your account, go to the password reset page and enter possible emails. When you get a reset email, it will confirm your login email. If you already know your password, you can ignore the reset and use your email and existing password to log in.
How much does it cost to use Patreon?
As a creator, Patreon creators can charge per month or per creation. The platform fee (or the percentage of your earnings that Patreon takes) varies from 5% to 12% depending on the plan you pick. There is an additional payment processing fee of 2.9% + $0.30 for donations over $3. 5% + $0.10 for donations of $3 or less.
Is Patreon better than YouTube?
While creators likely appreciate support in any form it comes in, there’s probably a better way to financially support your favorite creators. Patreon is a better option than Youtube, simply because members can donate to them directly and they’ll receive a higher percent of the donation from members.
Is Patreon private?
Other users can’t search for your patron profile by your name. That said, your profile page is public and is linked to your profile name anywhere you’ve interacted with a creators’ content (i.e. commenting).
Is Patreon safe to use?
Yes, Patreon is completely safe. It can be difficult to trust such a new concept, but Patreon has allowed thousands of artists to make a career and a living off of what they do best. For a subscriber, Patreon is perfectly safe to use.
What is Patreon used for?
Patreon lets people financially support and reward content creators — such as podcasters, writers, and YouTubers — through a monthly subscription. Creators can set up multiple membership tiers with various rewards so each subscriber can choose the amount of money they feel most comfortable giving to a project.
What’s the problem with Patreon?
According to The Verge, some patrons reported problems with their payments going through, and even some of them being flagged as fraud, seemingly due to “a combination of banking issues and changes to internal company operations,” The Verge reported.