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Can’t Decide Between Patreon and FluentCommunity?
Here are a few reasons why entrepreneurs, organizations, creators, or agencies would love to consider switching to FluentCommunity (and why you might, too). Let’s have a quick overview!
Simply put, it All Comes Down to Your Goals!
Save up to $1,736, or more with FluentCommunity
Note: Patreon is increasing its Platform fee in August 2025
With FluentCommunity
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Patreon & FluentCommunity at a Glance
FluentCommunity
PatreonBranding & Customization
TL;DR
Patreon is easy to start but limited in control; FluentCommunity gives you full freedom to build your platform.
Patreon
When it comes to Patreon, it’s all about simplicity and ease of use. Hosted on Patreon.com, it gives creators a quick way to start earning with a ready-made platform. But that convenience comes with trade-offs. You get a profile, not a full website, and design customization is minimal. So, if you want a straightforward way to monetize without worrying about setup or branding, Patreon might be your go-to.
FluentCommunity
On the other hand, FluentCommunity is all about full control and customization. Installed on your WordPress site, it lets you build a fully branded community platform that reflects your style and identity. From the design to the user experience, everything is yours to shape. So, if you’re looking to create a community under your brand with total freedom, FluentCommunity might be your go-to.
Patreon
With Patreon, simplicity comes at the cost of flexibility. While it offers built-in memberships and a basic comment system for community interaction, it lacks advanced features like learning modules or deep integrations. The platform provides only a basic analytics dashboard and limited customization options. While the mobile app is convenient, the closed system means you’re restricted to what Patreon allows, making it harder to scale or tailor the experience as your community grows.
FluentCommunity
With FluentCommunity, flexibility comes with full control. It’s built to run on your own WordPress site, giving you access to advanced features like learning modules, real-time chats, polls, and group discussions, all under your own branding. Thanks to deep integrations with tools like Paymattic and FluentCRM, you can customize every part of your community experience. Unlike closed platforms, FluentCommunity gives you powerful analytics, full design control, and the ability to scale as you grow without sacrificing speed or ownership.
Built-in LMS & 3rd Party options
TL;DR:
Patreon requires third-party LMS integrations, while FluentCommunity includes a built-in LMS for smooth course and community management.
Patreon
Patreon does not have a built-in Learning Management System (LMS), but some creators manually organize course-like content using workarounds. It doesn’t include any LMS features like lessons, modules, quizzes, or progress tracking. If you’re a creator who wants to deliver educational content, you’ll have to share videos or files manually through posts, which can feel disorganized for your audience.
FluentCommunity
On the other hand, FluentCommunity offers a built-in Learning Management System (LMS) that solves the common headache of juggling separate platforms for courses and community management. With FluentCommunity, you can easily create, manage, and sell courses while building a dedicated community around them, all within one platform, making life a whole lot easier.
Patreon
Patreon hosts your entire community and content on its platform, which means you don’t have direct ownership of your audience data, like email addresses, payment information, or user behavior. If you ever decide to leave Patreon or shut down your page, there’s no easy way to migrate your followers to another platform. Your audience stays with Patreon, not with you. This lack of data portability makes it difficult to maintain your connection with fans or continue offering paid content elsewhere unless they choose to follow you manually.
FluentCommunity
FluentCommunity is installed directly on your WordPress site, which means you have complete ownership and control over your entire platform. All your user data, community activity, payments, and content live on your server, not on someone else’s platform. You decide how data is collected, stored, and used. You can access member emails, manage user roles, and integrate with your own tools like payment gateways, CRMs, and email marketing platforms. This gives you full freedom to grow, migrate, or scale your community however you want, without being locked into someone else’s system.
Pricing Comparison
TL;DR:
Patreon’s recurring fees eat into your income, while FluentCommunity offers flat pricing with zero revenue cuts.
Patreon
Patreon’s fee structure can take a significant cut from your earnings. Depending on when you joined, you’ll pay between 8% to 12% in platform fees, or 10% if you’re a new creator starting after August 2025. On top of that, there are payment processing fees (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction), and if your supporters subscribe through the iOS app, Apple takes a 30% cut. There may also be currency conversion and payout fees, depending on your location.
So, if you’re earning $1,000 a month, you’ll typically end up with around $840 to $870 after all deductions, meaning you’re losing over $100+ every month just in fees.
FluentCommunity
In contrast, FluentCommunity offers a flat, predictable pricing model with no hidden fees or revenue sharing. You can get started for just $159/year (discounted rate) or $159/year at the regular price. For long-term savings, there’s also a lifetime license available for a one-time payment of $399, with no recurring costs.
Unlike Patreon, FluentCommunity doesn’t take a percentage of your income — you keep 100% of what you earn. So, if you’re making $1,000 a month, you keep $990+ after basic payment processing fees. That’s over $1,200 more per year in your pocket compared to platforms that charge ongoing fees.
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