Dues vs Patreon
Patreon takes 8–12% of everything you earn, owns the relationship with your members, and Discord access is bolted on through its own integration.
Dues is the other model: a flat plan, 0% of your sales, and payments that land in your own Stripe account with roles delivered in seconds.
| Dues | Patreon | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform fee on sales | 0% — always | 8–12% of earnings* |
| Monthly cost | Free up to 10 paying members, then from $14.99/mo | $0 base |
| Where the money goes | Your own Stripe account, directly | Held by the platform, paid out to you |
| Your store lives at | dues.gg/yourname | patreon.com creator page |
| Discord roles | Delivered in seconds, removed on lapse | Varies by integration |
* Patreon pricing as publicly listed — check their site for current numbers. Stripe’s standard card-processing fees apply on every platform.
Why server owners pick Dues
- 0% platform fees — a flat plan, whatever you earn. Estimate the difference with the fee calculator.
- Your own Stripe account — revenue is never held or routed by a middleman.
- Roles in seconds — payment clears, the role lands; lapses take it away automatically.
- A real store page — your name, your icon, your products, at your own link.
- No lock-in — your Stripe account, your customers, your data. Leave any time.
Frequently asked
How much does Patreon cost compared to Dues?
Patreon's publicly listed pricing is 8–12% of earnings. Dues charges a flat plan (free up to 10 paying members, then from $14.99/mo) and takes 0% of your sales.
Does Dues really take 0% of sales?
Yes. Dues charges a flat monthly plan only. Stripe’s standard card-processing fees still apply, as they do on every platform.
Where does my money go with Dues?
Straight into your own Stripe account. Dues never holds, routes, or freezes your funds.
Can I switch without losing my members?
Your members keep their Discord roles while you set Dues up, and your Stripe customers stay in your own Stripe account either way.