# Patreon vs Podia fees

Page: https://membermath.app/compare/patreon-vs-podia.html
Last verified: 2026-10-18

How Patreon and Podia fees compare, using each vendor's public pricing. Best plan = highest net at that size.

## 50 members at $19.00/month

| Platform (best plan) | Gross | Platform plan + fees | Processing | Net / month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Patreon (Standard (10%)) | $950.00 | $95.00 | $42.55 | $812.45 |
| Podia (Shaker) | $950.00 | $84.00 | $42.55 | $823.45 |

## 200 members at $29.00/month

| Platform (best plan) | Gross | Platform plan + fees | Processing | Net / month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Patreon (Standard (10%)) | $5,800.00 | $580.00 | $228.20 | $4,991.80 |
| Podia (Shaker) | $5,800.00 | $84.00 | $228.20 | $5,487.80 |

## 1,000 members at $29.00/month

| Platform (best plan) | Gross | Platform plan + fees | Processing | Net / month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Patreon (Standard (10%)) | $29,000.00 | $2,900.00 | $1,141.00 | $24,959.00 |
| Podia (Shaker) | $29,000.00 | $84.00 | $1,141.00 | $27,775.00 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which keeps more at 50 members paying $19.00/month, Patreon or Podia?

Podia (Shaker) keeps about $823.45 per month, versus about $812.45 for Patreon (Standard (10%)), using the best plan of each. This follows the assumptions on the method page.

### Which keeps more at 200 members paying $29.00/month, Patreon or Podia?

Podia (Shaker) keeps about $5,487.80 per month, versus about $4,991.80 for Patreon (Standard (10%)), using the best plan of each. This follows the assumptions on the method page.

### Which keeps more at 1,000 members paying $29.00/month, Patreon or Podia?

Podia (Shaker) keeps about $27,775.00 per month, versus about $24,959.00 for Patreon (Standard (10%)), using the best plan of each. This follows the assumptions on the method page.

## Patreon plans

| Plan | Billed annually | Billed monthly | Platform fee | Payment processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Standard (10%) | $0.00/mo ([source](https://www.patreon.com/pricing), verified 2026-10-18, verified) | $0.00/mo ([source](https://www.patreon.com/pricing), verified 2026-10-18, verified) | 10% ([source](https://www.patreon.com/pricing), verified 2026-10-18, verified) | 2.9% + $0.30 ([source](https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/11111747095181-Creator-fees-overview), verified 2026-10-18, verified) |

### Notes

- Rates are for the standard 10% plan offered to new creators. Legacy plans (such as Founders at 5%) and micropayment rates (up to $3.00) differ.
- Processing assumes a US credit card, Apple Pay or US PayPal payment and a USD payout. Non-US PayPal is 3.9% + $0.30, and currency conversion adds 2.5%.
- Payment processing: Standard-plan rate for USD card payments.

### Sources

- https://www.patreon.com/pricing (verified 2026-10-18; verified)
- https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/11111747095181-Creator-fees-overview (verified 2026-10-18; verified)

## Podia plans

| Plan | Billed annually | Billed monthly | Platform fee | Payment processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mover | $42.00/mo ([source](https://www.podia.com/pricing), verified 2026-10-18, verified) | $49.00/mo ([source](https://www.podia.com/pricing), verified 2026-10-18, verified) | 5% ([source](https://www.podia.com/pricing), verified 2026-10-18, verified) | 2.9% + $0.30 ([source](https://stripe.com/pricing), verified 2026-10-18, verified) |
| Shaker | $84.00/mo ([source](https://www.podia.com/pricing), verified 2026-10-18, verified) | $99.00/mo ([source](https://www.podia.com/pricing), verified 2026-10-18, verified) | 0% ([source](https://www.podia.com/pricing), verified 2026-10-18, verified) | 2.9% + $0.30 ([source](https://stripe.com/pricing), verified 2026-10-18, verified) |
| Earthquaker | $150.00/mo ([source](https://www.podia.com/pricing), verified 2026-10-18, verified) | $179.00/mo ([source](https://www.podia.com/pricing), verified 2026-10-18, verified) | 0% ([source](https://www.podia.com/pricing), verified 2026-10-18, verified) | 2.9% + $0.30 ([source](https://stripe.com/pricing), verified 2026-10-18, verified) |

### Notes

- Email subscriber limits are 100, 500 and 1,000 on the three plans; larger lists cost more (not included).
- Podia says Stripe and PayPal charge a standard 2.9% + $0.30, which may vary by location.
- Mover: Listed as $49.00 per month billed monthly.
- Payment processing: Per Podia's FAQ, the payment processor charges 2.9% + $0.30.
- Shaker, Earthquaker: Taken from the price Podia lists for this plan.

### Sources

- https://www.podia.com/pricing (verified 2026-10-18; verified)
- https://stripe.com/pricing (verified 2026-10-18; verified)