{"id":7154,"date":"2021-08-27T10:31:06","date_gmt":"2021-08-27T10:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/?p=7154"},"modified":"2026-07-31T17:41:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T12:11:39","slug":"patreon-vs-yt-channel-membership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/patreon-vs-yt-channel-membership\/","title":{"rendered":"Patreon vs YouTube channel membership: Which is better?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Patreon vs YouTube Channel Membership, this is going to be an interesting battle, lets see which one comes out on top?<\/p>\n<p>You have &#8220;40K Subscribers&#8221;, &#8220;600K Views&#8221; these words are music to a YouTuber&#8217;s ears. But monetizing these views and subscribers is a tricky business. Although Google Adsense is a proficient earning source for many YouTubers, is it enough?<\/p>\n<p>Apparently not, as the membership business is growing substantially with the leading video streaming platform also allowing creators to monetize memberships.<\/p>\n<p>Patreon and YouTube channel memberships are two salient options. Let&#8217;s see, which one is better for you?<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/patreon-vs-yt-channel-membership\/#Which_is_more_convenient_Patreon_vs_YouTube\" title=\"Which is more convenient: Patreon vs YouTube?\">Which is more convenient: Patreon vs YouTube?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/patreon-vs-yt-channel-membership\/#Pricing\" title=\"Pricing\">Pricing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/patreon-vs-yt-channel-membership\/#Patreon_vs_YouTube_membership_channel_Revenue_sharing_models\" title=\"Patreon vs YouTube membership channel: Revenue sharing models\">Patreon vs YouTube membership channel: Revenue sharing models<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/patreon-vs-yt-channel-membership\/#Comparing_the_Content_delivery_rules\" title=\"Comparing the Content delivery rules\">Comparing the Content delivery rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/patreon-vs-yt-channel-membership\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/patreon-vs-yt-channel-membership\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/patreon-vs-yt-channel-membership\/#Are_YouTube_channel_memberships_worth_it\" title=\"Are YouTube channel memberships worth it?\">Are YouTube channel memberships worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/patreon-vs-yt-channel-membership\/#Whats_the_difference_between_YouTube_and_Patreon\" title=\"What&#8217;s the difference between YouTube and Patreon?\">What&#8217;s the difference between YouTube and Patreon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/patreon-vs-yt-channel-membership\/#What_should_I_offer_on_YouTube_membership\" title=\"What should I offer on YouTube membership?\">What should I offer on YouTube membership?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/patreon-vs-yt-channel-membership\/#Do_Youtubers_make_money_from_memberships\" title=\"Do Youtubers make money from memberships?\">Do Youtubers make money from memberships?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Patreon_and_YouTube_channel_membership\"><\/span>What are Patreon and YouTube channel membership?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Patreon<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>It is a membership platform that provides creators with an opportunity to earn money by monetizing membership. This connects content creators with fans and supporters. It offers financial tools to video creators, podcasters, writers, vloggers, and artists. This generates a consistent income stream online.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7166 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_9-1.png\" alt=\"patreon vs youtube\" width=\"1892\" height=\"852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_9-1.png 1892w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_9-1-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_9-1-1024x461.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_9-1-768x346.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_9-1-1536x692.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1892px) 100vw, 1892px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>YouTube Channel Membership:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Channel memberships give your subscribers a chance to support your channel through monthly payments in exchange for member-only perks like loyalty badges, personalized emojis, merchandise, and member exclusive content.<\/p>\n<p>Generating a steady income stream of income has always deterred creators from following their passion. Diversifying content on various platforms that help monetize content can prove a proficient step financially.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_more_convenient_Patreon_vs_YouTube\"><\/span>Which is more convenient: Patreon vs YouTube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>YouTube<\/b>:<\/p>\n<p>Setting up a YouTube membership channel is very easy. The subscribers can simply join a membership channel at the click of a button while staying on the YouTuber&#8217;s channel.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7164 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_8-1.png\" alt=\"youtube vs patreon\" width=\"1799\" height=\"834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_8-1.png 1799w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_8-1-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_8-1-1024x475.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_8-1-768x356.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_8-1-1536x712.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1799px) 100vw, 1799px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>YouTube lets the creator develop the membership program in five different levels.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Each level must have 1-5 perks.<\/li>\n<li>The creator has autonomous control when it comes to deciding the membership perks for each tier.<\/li>\n<li>A higher tier member has access to all the lower tier membership perks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Patreon:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Creators have to create an account on the platform and choose the Patreon membership package it wants to offer its patrons. Similar to YT, this content streaming platform also allows you to create as many membership tiers as you like.<\/p>\n<p>You can decide whether you want to charge your patrons on each video\/creation or on monthly Patreon memberships.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7165 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_4.png\" alt=\"patreon vs youtube membership\" width=\"1655\" height=\"816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_4.png 1655w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_4-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_4-1024x505.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_4-768x379.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_4-1536x757.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1655px) 100vw, 1655px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As far as convenience is considered, Creating YouTube Membership channel is easier but that being said, you are new to Patreon so its natural that the steps to create an account there would be greater than its counterpart. That doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean its tedious or resource draining in any way.<\/p>\n<p>Try judging convenience based on the features and autonomy these two money earning platforms offer you as a creator.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pricing\"><\/span>Pricing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>YouTube:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yt allows the creator to decide the value of their content. They can set the membership fee between $0.99-$100 per month.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Patreon<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>It too gives full freedom to the creator in deciding the pricing of their content. Along with it, what perks each tier will offer and at what price, its upto the creator.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7163 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_6-1.png\" alt=\"youtube membership vs patreon\" width=\"1102\" height=\"715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_6-1.png 1102w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_6-1-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_6-1-1024x664.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_6-1-768x498.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_6-1-210x136.png 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1102px) 100vw, 1102px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Both the platforms give full freedom to the creator in deciding the value of their content.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Patreon_vs_YouTube_membership_channel_Revenue_sharing_models\"><\/span>Patreon vs YouTube membership channel: Revenue sharing models<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>YouTube<\/strong>: While creating a membership channel is free, YouTube takes a hefty 30% cut from your monthly earnings from the platform. However, the 30% cut includes all the processing and transaction fees.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Patreon<\/strong>: Patreon too follows the revenue sharing model. However it provides 3 different plans for creators to choose from, each boasting a different monthly cut between 5-12 % depending on the features the plan proposes. The monthly cut doesnot cover the processing and transaction fees. The creator has to pay that separately.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7162 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/veefly-bg-template-800x450-youtube-vs-pat.jpg\" alt=\"youtube channel membership vs patreon\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/veefly-bg-template-800x450-youtube-vs-pat.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/veefly-bg-template-800x450-youtube-vs-pat-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/veefly-bg-template-800x450-youtube-vs-pat-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While YouTube takes the bigger chunk, you have to factor in the additional fees too. Calculate the costs diligently. However, both the platforms take a cut of your earning, which implies that if you don&#8217;t earn anything, you won&#8217;t be charged! So no loss in trying the platforms out?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparing_the_Content_delivery_rules\"><\/span>Comparing the Content delivery rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>YouTube<\/strong>: If you have a channel on YT, you probably are aware of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/intl\/ALL_in\/howyoutubeworks\/policies\/community-guidelines\/?utm_campaign=1008960&amp;utm_source=paidsearch&amp;yt_product=ytgen&amp;yt_goal=eng&amp;utm_medium=googlesearch&amp;utm_content=txt&amp;yt_campaign_id=hyw&amp;yt_creative_id=&amp;utm_keyword=%2Byoutube%20%2Bguidelines&amp;utm_matchtype=b&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwmqKJBhAWEiwAMvGt6BGFwYfVKkyKkN6WPobN_J65lToHQfGXRfWpTTi62gt8zgwGQxWAlhoCbEkQAvD_BwE\">strict guidelines<\/a> that YouTube demands from its creators. However it also implies that you are used to following YouTube&#8217;s rules and regulations as far as content creation is considered.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Patreon<\/strong>: On platforms like Patreon, creators enjoy greater creative freedom than traditional platforms like YouTube. That being said, Patreon has its own set of basic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/policy\/guidelines\">rules and guidelines<\/a> that creators must adhere to.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In short, leveraging membership programs is a prudent step in monetizing your content online. Additional income option along with YouTube Adsense can help creators generate a stable income and allow them to concentrate completely on what they do best, creating content.<\/p>\n<p>As far as the comparison of Patreon vs YouTube channel membership goes, Patreon seems a better option as it demands a smaller cut of your earnings, allowing you to earn better than you probably can with YouTube.\u00a0 But thats just one person&#8217;s opinion. You do you!<\/p>\n<p>And if you are a novice YouTuber and want to<a href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> reach the minimum 4000 watch hours quickly<\/a> to start making money on YT, <a href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/\">Veefly<\/a> is your best bet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"exacc_H7woYcHPLO2U4-EPzMyEuAo52\" class=\"iDjcJe IX9Lgd wwB5gf\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_YouTube_channel_memberships_worth_it\"><\/span>Are YouTube channel memberships worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>Yes, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/youtube-marketing\/what-is-youtube-channel-membership\/\">YouTube channel memberships<\/a> are definitely worth it, as they allow creators to develop an additional income and create better and more content for their subscribers.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"exacc_H7woYcHPLO2U4-EPzMyEuAo67\" class=\"iDjcJe IX9Lgd wwB5gf\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_YouTube_and_Patreon\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the difference between YouTube and Patreon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>Youtube is a video streaming search engine while Patreon is a platform where creators can monetize their content by charging memberships.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"YsGUOb\">\n<h3 id=\"exacc_H7woYcHPLO2U4-EPzMyEuAo83\" class=\"iDjcJe IX9Lgd wwB5gf\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_offer_on_YouTube_membership\"><\/span>What should I offer on YouTube membership?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>You can offer exclusive content, loyalty badges, brand emojis, merchandise , access to live streams etc.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"YsGUOb\">\n<h3 id=\"exacc_H7woYcHPLO2U4-EPzMyEuAo72\" class=\"iDjcJe IX9Lgd wwB5gf\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Youtubers_make_money_from_memberships\"><\/span>Do Youtubers make money from memberships?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"YsGUOb\">Yes youtuber can make a lot of money through you<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Patreon vs YouTube Channel Membership comparison in 2022<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":7161,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[71],"tags":[97,65,96],"class_list":["post-7154","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-youtube","tag-patreon","tag-youtube","tag-youtube-channel-membership"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.3.1 (Yoast SEO v25.3.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Patreon vs YouTube Membership: Which Is Better?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Patreon vs YouTube membership: compare fees, features, and payouts to see which fits creators best. 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