Patreon vs Two Shares
Same audience. Same content. Same effort. Different take-home. Here's the math.
$1,000/mo
Patreon keeps
$133
$100 fee + $33 Stripe
You keep (Patreon)
$867
You keep (Two Shares)
$1,000
$3,000/mo
Patreon keeps
$399
$300 fee + $99 Stripe
You keep (Patreon)
$2,601
You keep (Two Shares)
$3,000
$10,000/mo
Patreon keeps
$1,330
$1,000 fee + $330 Stripe
You keep (Patreon)
$8,670
You keep (Two Shares)
$10,000
The fine print they don't show you
Patreon raised its fee from 8% to 10% in August 2025. That's on top of Stripe processing.
When patrons pay via iPhone, Apple takes 30% first. The effective rate on iOS transactions often exceeds 20%.
At $3,000/month, that's $4,788/year. Compounding. Every month.
Common questions
Is Two Shares actually free for creators?
Yes. Creators pay nothing — not for setup, not per transaction, not ever. Your supporters add a 5% access fee on top of what they send you. You receive every dollar they intended.
How does Two Shares make money if it's free for creators?
Two Shares earns from collab split processing (5% of collab transactions) and an optional annual tax filing service ($49–99/yr). The core product — your link, your payments, your attribution — is free. Forever.
What happens to my Patreon audience if I switch?
Your Patreon audience stays on Patreon until you move them. Two Shares works alongside any platform — add your Two Shares link to your Patreon bio today. No migration required to start.