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Patreon Merges Plans, Introduces New Fees for Creators

6/17/2025

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Patreon is streamlining its Pro and Premium plans into a single offering, effective August 5th, with a 10% fee on creators' earnings. Current users will maintain their prices, but newcomers might encounter increased costs. An optional merchandise add-on will introduce an additional 3% fee, all part of Patreon's strategy to fuel growth since 2019.

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Patreon is streamlining its Pro and Premium plans into a single offering, effective August 5th, with a 10% fee on creators' earnings. Current users will maintain their prices, but newcomers might encounter increased costs. An optional merchandise add-on will introduce an additional 3% fee, all part of Patreon's strategy to fuel growth since 2019.