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Patreon vs Podcorn

Patreon logo

Patreon

Software

Membership platform for creators

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Podcorn logo

Podcorn

Software

Marketplace connecting podcasters with sponsors

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Patreon takes 10% of the income a creator earns on the platform; Podcorn the vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 2021 stated Podcorn charges 0 percent sign-up/listing fee and a 10 percent service fee to both podcasters and brands on successful campaigns, with no charge to browse or sign up
  • They diverge on capability: Patreon covers Membership tiers, Podcorn covers Sponsor marketplace.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Patreon and Podcorn actually diverge.

Attributes where Patreon and Podcorn differ
AttributePatreonPodcorn
Pricing modelfreemiumtransaction
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20132019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Patreon

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

Only in Podcorn

  • Sponsor marketplace
  • Direct brand deals
  • Rate setting
  • Campaign management
  • Performance tracking
  • Podcast hosts
  • Payment processors
  • Analytics platforms

Both cover

  • Payment processing
  • Secure payments
  • Content protection
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Patreon

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

Podcorn

  • Podcast monetizationnot Patreon
  • Sponsorship dealsnot Patreon
  • Native advertisingnot Patreon
  • Brand partnershipsnot Patreon

Where each one falls short

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

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

Podcorn

  • The vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 2021 stated Podcorn charges 0 percent sign-up/listing fee and a 10 percent service fee to both podcasters and brands on successful campaigns, with no charge to browse or sign up

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Podcorn

Free
  • Free for PodcastersFree
    • Create profile
    • Browse opportunities
    • Set your rates

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Podcorn if

  • You need sponsor marketplace.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want direct brand deals.
Podcorn review

Questions people ask

Is Patreon or Podcorn better?
Neither clearly leads. Patreon starts at Free and Podcorn at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Patreon or Podcorn?
Patreon starts at Free and Podcorn at Free.
Does Patreon or Podcorn run on more platforms?
Patreon runs on Web, Ios, Android. Podcorn runs on Web.
Can I use Patreon for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Patreon best used for?
Patreon is most often used for running a paid membership for fans of a creator or podcast, selling recurring access to exclusive content and community. Of those, running a paid membership for fans of a creator or podcast and selling recurring access to exclusive content and community are not what Podcorn is typically brought in for.
What can Patreon do that Podcorn cannot?
Patreon covers Membership tiers, Exclusive content, Private podcast feeds, Community features. Podcorn covers Sponsor marketplace, Direct brand deals, Rate setting, Campaign management. Both handle Payment processing, Secure payments, Content protection, Web support.
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