Patreon Fees Calculator

See your actual take-home after Patreon’s fees

Patreon charges more than just the platform fee – payment processing adds up fast. Our free Patreon calculator shows exactly what you’ll keep after the 10% platform fee, payment processing costs, and optional currency conversion fees. Compare different payment methods to maximize your earnings.

The full fee picture: Patreon’s standard plan takes 10% of all earnings, but that’s just the beginning. Credit card and PayPal payments add 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction, international PayPal adds 3.9% + $0.30, and iOS in-app purchases lose 30% to Apple (plus the platform fee still applies). Small pledges get hit hardest by fixed per-transaction fees – our calculator shows you the real effective rate.

Payment method comparison: Not all patron payments cost the same. See side-by-side how credit cards, PayPal, international payments, and iOS purchases affect your take-home. The difference can be significant  iOS patrons might net you 40% less than card payments.

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