Payhere vs Patreon: fees and memberships
Payhere handles flexible recurring payments through branded links and your Stripe account. Patreon combines monetisation with hosted memberships, content and community tools.
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| Area | Payhere | Patreon |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | 1.5% per successful payment, plus the fees charged by your connected Stripe account. No monthly subscription is required on the standard plan. | Patreon’s standard platform fee for new creator pages is 10%, plus processing and other applicable fees. Continuously published legacy pages may retain earlier plans. |
| What is included | Branded hosted links for one-off and recurring payments, donations and payment plans, plus embeds, receipts and customer payment management. | Patreon’s standard plan includes hosted creator pages, monthly and annual memberships, one-time digital sales, video hosting, community tools and audience insights. |
When Payhere fits
Payhere is a strong fit when you already have a website or community and want flexible subscriptions, trials or payment plans without moving content onto a creator platform.
When Patreon fits
Patreon is a strong fit when hosted membership content, community features and audience tools are central to the experience you want to offer.
Competitor fee and feature details were checked against Patreon’s official creator fees overview. Fees can vary by location, currency, payment method and account; check each provider before deciding.