Patreon Fee Calculator
See what you actually keep from your Patreon pledges after the platform fee and payment processing.
✏️ These numbers were filled in from a shared link — change anything to make it your own.
How Patreon fees work
Patreon takes a platform fee (10% for new creators) plus payment processing (~3%), so most creators keep roughly 85–87% of gross pledges. Web pledges avoid the extra 30% Apple charges on iOS purchases.
take-home = pledges × (1 − platform fee − processing)
Rates vary by plan, pledge size, and country; adjust to match yours. Not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Patreon take in 2026?
New creators pay a 10% platform fee, and payment processing takes roughly another 3%, so most creators keep about 85–87% of gross pledges. Creators on older plans may still have grandfathered 5% or 8% rates. Pledges made through the iOS app add Apple’s 30% cut on top.
What are Patreon’s payment processing fees?
Processing is charged per pledge and depends on pledge size and payout country — typically around 3% plus a small fixed fee, with micro-pledges costing proportionally more. This tool uses an adjustable processing rate.
Does Patreon take more on iOS?
Yes. Purchases made in Patreon’s iOS app include Apple’s 30% App Store fee, which is why Patreon raises iOS prices to compensate. Pledges made on the web avoid it.