Ko-fi is a creator-centric platform designed to facilitate direct financial support from fans. It offers a suite of tools enabling creators to monetize their content through various means:
- Donations: Accept one-time or recurring donations from supporters.
- Memberships: Offer exclusive content and benefits to paying members.
- Shop: Sell digital or physical products directly to fans.
- Commissions: Take custom requests and get paid for your work.
Key features include a user-friendly interface, direct payment processing via PayPal or Stripe, and a tiered fee structure (0-5%). Ko-fi targets a wide range of creators, including artists, writers, streamers, podcasters, and developers, providing them with tools to build sustainable income streams.