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Cleanfeed vs Patreon

Cleanfeed logo

Cleanfeed

Software

Cloud-based audio recording and calling

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Patreon logo

Patreon

Software

Membership platform for creators

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cleanfeed the free Lite plan is limited to 2 guests and 1 local audio source; Patreon takes 10% of the income a creator earns on the platform
  • They diverge on capability: Cleanfeed covers Browser-based recording, Patreon covers Membership tiers.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cleanfeed and Patreon actually diverge.

Attributes where Cleanfeed and Patreon differ
AttributeCleanfeedPatreon
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20152013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Cleanfeed

  • Browser-based recording
  • Local recording
  • Separate tracks
  • Lossless quality
  • Cloud backup
  • Easy sharing
  • Dropbox
  • Google Drive

Only in Patreon

  • Membership tiers
  • Exclusive content
  • Private podcast feeds
  • Community features
  • Analytics
  • Payment processing
  • Discord
  • Podcast apps

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Cleanfeed

  • Recording remote interviews in the browser at broadcast audio qualitynot Patreon
  • Capturing isolated multitrack recordings of each remote guestnot Patreon
  • Live radio and broadcast contribution links between studiosnot Patreon

Patreon

  • Running a paid membership for fans of a creator or podcastnot Cleanfeed
  • Selling recurring access to exclusive content and communitynot Cleanfeed

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Cleanfeed

  • The free Lite plan is limited to 2 guests and 1 local audio source
  • Remote audio on the free Lite plan is mono; stereo requires Pro
  • Multitrack recording with an isolated track per guest is a Pro only feature
  • Audio repair modes, markers, clip playback and privacy controls are Pro only
  • Business Pro seats are priced higher than individual seats for identical features
  • The Cinema tier for video is $2,500 per year for the first seat, with extra seats charged separately

Patreon

  • Takes 10% of the income a creator earns on the platform
  • Payment processing, currency conversion and payout fees are charged on top of that 10% and are not quantified on the pricing page
  • The total deduction is therefore not calculable from the pricing page alone, and requires reading a separate support article

Pricing, plan by plan

Cleanfeed

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 30 min sessions
    • Local recording
    • 2 participants
  • Standard$15/month
    • Unlimited sessions
    • Separate tracks
    • 4 participants

Patreon

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Free membership page
    • Basic features
    • Community tools
  • ProFree
    • All free features
    • Analytics dashboard
    • Priority support
  • PremiumFree
    • All Pro features
    • Dedicated partner manager
    • Custom onboarding

Which should you pick?

Choose Cleanfeed if

  • You need browser-based recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want local recording.
Cleanfeed review

Choose Patreon if

  • You need membership tiers.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want exclusive content.
Patreon review

Questions people ask

Is Cleanfeed or Patreon better?
Neither clearly leads. Cleanfeed starts at Free and Patreon at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cleanfeed or Patreon?
Cleanfeed starts at Free and Patreon at Free.
Does Cleanfeed or Patreon run on more platforms?
Cleanfeed runs on Web. Patreon runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Cleanfeed for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Cleanfeed best used for?
Cleanfeed is most often used for recording remote interviews in the browser at broadcast audio quality, capturing isolated multitrack recordings of each remote guest, live radio and broadcast contribution links between studios. Of those, recording remote interviews in the browser at broadcast audio quality and capturing isolated multitrack recordings of each remote guest are not what Patreon is typically brought in for.
What can Cleanfeed do that Patreon cannot?
Cleanfeed covers Browser-based recording, Local recording, Separate tracks, Lossless quality. Patreon covers Membership tiers, Exclusive content, Private podcast feeds, Community features. Both handle Web support.
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