Patreon to Increase Fees for New Creators

Patreon Announces Changes to its Pricing Model

Patreon, the platform enabling creators to monetize their work through membership subscriptions and digital products, revealed a modification to its fee structure on Monday.

The current system allows creators to choose between two tiers: a fee of 8% or 12% of their earnings. The 8% option is significantly more widely adopted by creators.

New Universal Pricing Tier

Under the revised plan, Patreon will implement a single, standardized pricing tier. This new tier will retain 10% of all creator revenue.

Creators currently utilizing the platform will not be impacted by this change. The updated pricing will only apply to those establishing a new Patreon page following August 4, 2025.

Expansion of Services Justifies Price Adjustment

“Over the past six years, since our last pricing update, Patreon’s capabilities have grown considerably,” the company explained in a recent blog post. “We now offer services extending beyond payment processing, encompassing media hosting, community building, and content discovery.”

While price increases are rarely well-received, Patreon argues that the addition of numerous features warrants the adjustment.

New Features Added to the Platform

Recent additions to Patreon’s suite of tools include:

Native video hosting capabilities
Livestreaming functionality
Options for free membership tiers
A marketplace for digital goods sales
The ability to offer gift subscriptions

These enhancements represent a significant expansion of the platform’s offerings.

Act Now to Secure Current Rates

Individuals contemplating the creation of a Patreon account may wish to do so within the coming weeks. This will allow them to secure the existing 8% fee rate before the new pricing structure takes effect.