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Patreon vs Podpage

Patreon logo

Patreon

Software

Membership platform for creators

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Podpage logo

Podpage

Software

Create a professional podcast website in minutes

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; Podpage episode transcripts and search require the Pro plan at $29 a month
  • They diverge on capability: Patreon covers Membership tiers, Podpage covers Automatic website creation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Patreon and Podpage actually diverge.

Attributes where Patreon and Podpage differ
AttributePatreonPodpage
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20132019

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 Patreon

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

Only in Podpage

  • Automatic website creation
  • RSS feed sync
  • Episode transcripts
  • SEO optimization
  • Custom domains
  • All podcast hosts
  • Google Analytics
  • Mailchimp

Both cover

  • 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 Podpage
  • Selling recurring access to exclusive content and communitynot Podpage

Podpage

  • Building a website for a podcast from its existing RSS feednot Patreon
  • Publishing episode pages, transcripts and show notes for searchnot 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

Podpage

  • Episode transcripts and search require the Pro plan at $29 a month
  • Every monetisation tool, including the store, donations, sponsorships and ads, is excluded from the Basic plan
  • Contact forms, email list building and multiple website users are also Pro only
  • Basic allows one website user, so any collaborator means upgrading
  • The advertised lower prices require annual payment, at $12 against $19 on Basic

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

Podpage

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic website
    • Episode pages
    • RSS sync
  • Starter$12/month
    • Custom domain
    • No branding
    • SEO tools

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 Podpage if

  • You need automatic website creation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want rss feed sync.
Podpage review

Questions people ask

Is Patreon or Podpage better?
Neither clearly leads. Patreon starts at Free and Podpage at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Patreon or Podpage?
Patreon starts at Free and Podpage at Free.
Does Patreon or Podpage run on more platforms?
Patreon runs on Web, Ios, Android. Podpage 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 Podpage is typically brought in for.
What can Patreon do that Podpage cannot?
Patreon covers Membership tiers, Exclusive content, Private podcast feeds, Community features. Podpage covers Automatic website creation, RSS feed sync, Episode transcripts, SEO optimization. Both handle Web support.
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