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Creator platform rankings

31 platforms in 5 categories. Each list is ranked by the same five scores, and fee scores come straight from each platform's published pricing.

Membership platforms

Membership platforms charge your fans a monthly price for posts, perks or access. They differ most in what they take per payment and whether you keep your members if you leave.

  1. 1

    Ko-fi

    7.9 / 10

    Best for: Artists and streamers who mostly take tips and commissions. You keep $929 of $1,000.

  2. 2

    Fourthwall

    6.8 / 10

    Best for: YouTubers and streamers selling merch alongside memberships. You keep $891 of $1,000.

  3. 3

    Memberful

    6.6 / 10

    Best for: Publishers and podcasters who want a fully branded membership. You keep $843 of $1,000.

All 6 membership platforms

Newsletter platforms

Newsletter platforms send your writing by email and can charge readers for it. The big split is a percentage of paid subscriptions versus a flat monthly bill.

  1. 1

    Kit

    7.9 / 10

    Best for: Creators who sell products and need serious email automation. You keep $935 of $1,000.

  2. 2

    Ghost

    7.8 / 10

    Best for: Independent publishers who want 0% fees and full ownership. You keep $906 of $1,000.

  3. 3

    beehiiv

    7.5 / 10

    Best for: Growth-focused newsletters that want ad and referral income. You keep $882 of $1,000.

All 4 newsletter platforms

Digital product and link-in-bio stores

These stores sell ebooks, presets, templates and other files, often from a link-in-bio page. Fees range from zero on paid plans to 10% plus a per-sale charge.

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    Beacons

    7.7 / 10

    Best for: Social creators who mix product sales with brand deals. You keep $911 of $1,000.

  2. 2

    Payhip

    7.6 / 10

    Best for: Sellers who want a full store and low fees. You keep $892 of $1,000.

  3. 3

    Whop

    7.3 / 10

    Best for: Paid communities, trading groups and software sellers. You keep $943 of $1,000.

All 5 digital product and link-in-bio stores

Course and community platforms

Course and community platforms host lessons, cohorts and member forums. Most charge a monthly plan, and the cheaper plans often add a transaction fee on every sale.

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    Podia

    6.6 / 10

    Best for: Creators selling several small products from one storefront. You keep $842 of $1,000.

  2. 2

    Teachable

    6.6 / 10

    Best for: Solo course creators who want simple setup and checkout. You keep $852 of $1,000.

  3. 3

    Thinkific

    6.3 / 10

    Best for: Course businesses that want a polished learner experience. You keep $832 of $1,000.

All 6 course and community platforms

Creator marketplaces for brand deals

Creator marketplaces connect brands with creators for sponsored posts, UGC videos and ambassador programs. Some are run by the social apps themselves, others are independent.

  1. 1

    Passionfroot

    7.0 / 10

    Best for: B2B newsletter and LinkedIn creators selling sponsorships.

  2. 2

    Billo

    6.6 / 10

    Best for: Ecommerce brands testing UGC ads without a subscription.

  3. 3

    GRIN

    6.5 / 10

    Best for: Shopify brands running gifting and affiliate programs at volume.

All 10 creator marketplaces for brand deals