Creator monetization · 8-12% transaction fee + 2.9% Stripe
Reign vs Patreon.
Verdict
Patreon is fast to launch + has discovery. Reign keeps 100% of recurring revenue + owns the email list forever.
Where each wins
Honest take.
R
Reign wins
No 8-12% Patreon cut. Owned email list (Patreon hides patron emails). Member community via BuddyPress.
P
Patreon wins
Built-in audience discovery. Mobile app included. Patron benefits framework.
Side-by-side
5 comparisons.
| Feature | Reign | Patreon |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction fee | Stripe only (~2.9%) | Stripe + 8-12% Patreon cut |
| Cost at $10k MRR | Stripe (~$300) | Stripe + ~$800-1200 Patreon |
| Email list ownership | Full (FluentCRM/Mailchimp) | Patreon hides patron emails |
| Community | BuddyPress native | Discord/community add-on |
| URL | yourbrand.com | patreon.com/yourbrand |
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