Sources reviewed on 12 September 2026.
Distinguish one-off tips from Shop and membership transactions. Compare payment types, platform fees, and subscription needs before asking fans to move.
No platform wins every need. Match features and plan limits to your workflow.
Choose a fee model around Shop volume rather than assuming tips and sales share the same deductions.
Test the payment methods your fans can actually use.
For US$100 in Shop sales, the standard 5% service component is US$5. Gold adds a US$12 subscription with 0% service fees on eligible transactions. Include processing in both cases; this is not a legacy membership migration calculation.
Use matching order counts, gross sales, currencies, billing periods, and payout frequency. Total cost = subscription + platform fees + processing + payouts + applicable taxes/conversion. The s.id calculator estimates components based on your plan; check the final transaction breakdown.
The s.id PDF watermark depends on your plan and helps identify copies; it does not guarantee protection against resharing. Recurring memberships are coming soon; check the feature catalog before choosing a plan.
Values come from the public sources listed below this table.
| Feature & sources | s.id Shop | Ko-fi |
|---|---|---|
| Shop fees | Free plan without a monthly subscription; service percentage depends on the plan. See active rates in the s.id calculator. | Standard Shop service fee: 5%; payment processing is separate. |
| Platform subscription option | Free plan without a monthly subscription; service percentage depends on the plan. See active rates in the s.id calculator. | Gold at US$12/month offers 0% service fees; check applicable payment terms. |
| Payments | Local payments including QRIS through channels available for the transaction. | Connect PayPal or Stripe; checkout methods depend on the provider and account eligibility. |
| Memberships | Recurring memberships are coming soon. One-time digital access is not automatic subscription billing. | Memberships available with their own fee conditions. |
Official references for table rows and fee details. Check plan, region, effective date, and document scope; selection guidance and worked examples use the assumptions stated.
Questions before you choose
Start on the Free plan, check available features, and prepare your first digital product. The Shop service fee may not include payment gateway, settlement, withdrawal, or applicable tax charges. The latest details are shown before confirming a transaction or subscription.
