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Ko-fi fees 2026: 0% on tips, 5% on everything else — and when Gold pays off

Ko-fi keeps 0% of your tips, but takes 5% on shop sales, memberships, and commissions on the free plan. Ko-fi Gold drops that to 0% for $12/month. Here's the exact break-even and what each sale really nets.

June 6, 20264 min read

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