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Ko-fi
Accept tips and sell stuff without giving up a percentage. Free. The anti-Patreon.
The honest take.
Accept tips and sell stuff without giving up a percentage. Free. The anti-Patreon.
Who it's for.
Best for
General use across stages.
Avoid if
You need something very specific not covered here.
Our verdict.
FEWERTOOLS BEST SCORE · UNIVERSAL
68/100
Solid
66 category fit · 74 stack score · auto-derived
Recommended
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Where Ko-fi sits on the score ladder
74
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Score has been stable since this tool was reviewed. No pricing events logged.
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Review
Ko-fi is solid. Accept tips and sell stuff without giving up a percentage. Free. The anti-Patreon.
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No paid placements, ever.
40+ hours tested
Real projects, not demos.
Review date
Last updated April 2026.
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