Patreon
| Wordmark and logo used since 2023 | |
Type of site | Membership platform |
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| Available in | English |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California , U.S. |
| Created by |
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| Key people | Jack Conte (CEO) |
| Employees | 400 (2021) |
| URL | patreon.com |
| Registration | Required |
| Users | 3 million monthly active patrons |
| Launched | May 2, 2013 |
| Current status | Active |
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Patreon (/ˈpeɪtriɒn/, /-ən/) is a monetization platform operated by Patreon, Inc., that provides business tools for content creators to run a subscription service and sell digital products. It helps artists and other creators earn a recurring income by providing rewards and perks to its subscribers. Patreon charges a commission of 8 to 12 percent of creators' monthly income, in addition to payment processing fees.
Patreon is used by writers, videographers, webcomic artists, video game developers, podcasters, musicians, adult content creators, and other kinds of creators who post regularly online. It allows artists to receive funding directly from their fans, or patrons, on a recurring basis or per work of art. The company is based in San Francisco.