Here’s Why You May Want To Stop Using Patreon

Seek out better alternatives

A while ago, I was on the hunt for a good tool to handle donations and monthly subscriptions for the design work I do. I created a few icon packs for iOS to replace the default home screen icons on your iPhone or iPad. I made these icons available for free. I wanted to still have the opportunity to receive a dollar here and there from people who really like the icons and give back for the work that went into them.

The most popular service I knew to get financial support as a creator was undoubtedly Patreon. Many of my favorite YouTubers, bloggers, influencers on social media, and many more use the platform. So naturally, I wanted to give it a try.

I quickly realized that Patreon wasn't the tool I was looking for.

What Is Patreon?

If you're not familiar with Patreon, here is a short overview.

Patreon is a support platform for creators with a subscription-style payment model to let fans pay their favorite creators a monthly amount of their choice. In exchange, these fans or Patreons get access to exclusive materials, content, personal insights, or whatever the creator wants to give.