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Patreon Fee Calculator

Patreon's fees stack up — platform, processing, payout. Enter your patrons and pledge to see what actually reaches your bank account. Free, instant, fully editable.

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Patreon's standard platform fee is 10% (creators from before Aug 2025 may have legacy 5–11% rates), plus payment processing (~2.9% + $0.30 per pledge; micro-pledges under $3 cost relatively more). All-in, most creators keep ~85–88%. A payout fee and currency conversion may also apply. Estimate only.

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How Patreon fees work (2026)

Patreon takes two main bites out of every pledge:

There can also be a payout fee (to move money to your bank/PayPal) and a ~2.5% currency-conversion fee for cross-currency pledges. All-in, creators typically keep 85–88% of gross.

Estimates as of 2026; verify current rates in Patreon's help center and your payout settings.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Patreon take?

A 10% platform fee on the standard plan, plus payment processing (~2.9% + $0.30 per pledge). All-in, expect to keep roughly 85–88% of what patrons pledge.

Why do small pledges lose more to fees?

The flat $0.30 per-transaction fee is a big slice of a $2 pledge but tiny on a $20 one. Fewer, larger pledges keep a higher percentage. Try it above by changing your average pledge.

Do I really keep 90%?

Not quite — 10% is just the platform fee. After processing (and any payout/currency fees), most creators net closer to 85–88%.