Sources reviewed on 12 September 2026.
A subscription community differs from a one-time file store. Review recurring billing, payment options, and the creator plan applicable to your account.
No platform wins every need. Match features and plan limits to your workflow.
If your business relies on automatic renewals, choose based on features available today.
Review buyer and payout currencies alongside fees, not just the platform percentage.
For US$100 earnings on the standard 10% plan, the platform component is US$10. Processing, conversion, payouts, taxes, or in-app purchases can change the total. Do not apply this example to a legacy plan without checking its rate.
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 | Patreon |
|---|---|---|
| Platform fees | Free plan without a monthly subscription; service percentage depends on the plan. See active rates in the s.id calculator. | Standard 10% for new creators after August 4, 2025; legacy plans may differ. |
| Recurring memberships | Recurring memberships are coming soon. One-time digital access is not automatic subscription billing. | Subscription memberships are part of the creator offering. |
| Payments | Local payments including QRIS through channels available for the transaction. | Credit/debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Venmo with regional/device conditions. |
| Additional fees | Payouts, processing, and tax may add costs. Review the breakdown before confirming; zero fees are not assumed. | Processing, currency conversion, and payouts may add charges. |
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.
