Pricing and fees
Creator platform pricing and fees, checked and dated
The plan price is only part of the bill. These pages break down every fee a platform charges, from the monthly plan to card processing, payouts and add-ons, with worked examples at several revenue levels and the date we last checked each number against the official pricing page.
These pages explain published fees. They aren't financial or tax advice.
8 pricing breakdownsLast updated
Circle.so Pricing
Circle costs $89 to $419/mo billed yearly ($99 or $219 monthly) plus a 0.5% to 2% fee on top of Stripe. Every add-on, the $12k break-even and what Whop costs.
Gumroad Fees
Gumroad takes 10% + 50¢ per direct sale plus 2.9% + 30¢ card processing, and 30% on Discover sales. See every fee, payout costs and worked examples for 2026.
Kajabi Pricing 2026
Kajabi pricing for 2026: Basic $179, Growth $249, Pro $499 a month, every Kajabi Payments fee including the 0.7% on subscriptions, and what changed this year.
Patreon Fees in 2026
Patreon takes 10% plus 2.9% + $0.30 per payment on pages launched after Aug 4, 2025. See legacy rates, the Apple iOS fee, payout costs and what you keep.
Skool Pricing
Skool costs $9/mo + 10% per sale (Hobby) or $99/mo + 2.9% (Pro), and Pro wins above $1,268/mo. See the $900 rule, Growth Boost's 30% and when Whop costs less.
Stan Store Pricing in 2026
Stan Store costs $29/mo on Creator or $99/mo on Creator Pro ($300 or $948 a year), plus Stripe's 2.9% + $0.30 per sale. What Pro adds and what you really pay.
Teachable Pricing 2026
Teachable pricing for 2026: Starter $39, Builder $89 and Growth $189 a month, Starter's 7.5% fee, 0.7% on renewals, new usage fees and what changed since 2025.
Whop Fees Explained
Whop takes 2.7% + $0.30 per US card sale and 3.2% + $0.30 on subscriptions, with no monthly fee. Every fee, sourced, with the math at $1k, $10k and $50k.
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