SSL securedPatronage Platform vs Business Platform
Patreon is "free" — until you see the bill.
Patreon charges no monthly fee. But they take 5–12% of every dollar your members pay — forever. At €5,000/mo in revenue, that’s €250–600/mo going to Patreon. PayFacile charges €24–48/mo flat + just 1% per transaction (0.5% on Enterprise).
With Patreon, success is penalized — the more you earn, the more they take. With PayFacile, your cost stays flat.
Own your business. Not just your content.
Your Own Website & Store
Create a professional website with drag-and-drop editor, custom domain, white label. Sell subscriptions, courses, digital products — not just “tiers.”
Automatic Invoicing & VAT
Compliant invoices, automatic retries (dunning), VAT handling. Patreon provides no invoicing and does not handle European VAT.
SEPA & Direct Debit
Accept SEPA direct debit via GoCardless — the preferred payment method for many Europeans. Patreon only supports credit cards.
Full Customer Portal
Your members manage their own subscription, invoices, and payment method in a branded portal. Patreon offers only basic member settings.
Workflows & Automations
Trigger automatic actions: welcome emails, payment reminders, content delivery. No Zapier. No third-party tool.
EU-Hosted, GDPR Compliant
Your data stays in the EU. Full GDPR compliance. Patreon stores data in the US with limited European data controls.
Patreon works great — for fan-funded creators
If you’re a YouTuber, podcaster, or artist and your audience already wants to “support” you with small monthly contributions — Patreon is a well-known choice. Their audience discovery features and community tools are solid.
But if you’re a coach, consultant, educator, or independent creator who wants to build a real subscription business — with invoicing, SEPA, your own website, and low 1% transaction fees — PayFacile is built for you. Own your revenue. Own your brand.
Frequently asked questions
Patreon has no monthly fee, but takes 5% (Lite), 8% (Pro), or 12% (Premium) of all your membership revenue — plus payment processing fees. At €5,000/mo revenue, that’s €250–600/mo. PayFacile charges a flat €24–48/mo with a low 1% transaction fee (0.5% on Enterprise).
Yes. You can export your patron list from Patreon and import it into PayFacile. Your Stripe subscriptions can be migrated. Contact us for assisted migration.
With PayFacile, you own your customer list and can communicate directly. On Patreon, the platform controls the relationship. We help you transition smoothly and keep your subscribers.
Yes — and much more. Create subscription plans with different pricing, access levels, and content. Plus one-time sales, courses, and digital products that Patreon doesn’t support.
Yes. EU-hosted data, GDPR compliance, SEPA direct debit, automatic European invoicing and VAT handling. Patreon is US-based with no native European billing features.
Stop giving away your revenue.
Flat pricing. Low transaction fees. Everything included.
No credit card. No lock-in. Cancel anytime.
