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Liberapay

A recurrent donations platform.

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Overview

Liberapay is a non-profit, open-source platform designed to facilitate recurring donations to creators and projects. It operates on a donation-based model itself, meaning it does not take any cut from the donations processed between users. It's built for creators who want a sustainable income and for patrons who want to support them without intermediaries taking a significant fee. The focus is purely on recurring financial support.

✨ Key Features

  • Recurring donations
  • No platform fees (funded by donations to Liberapay itself)
  • Open-source software
  • Supports multiple currencies
  • Team and organization accounts

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Non-profit and open-source
  • 0% platform fee model
  • Focus purely on recurring donations without extra features

Unique Value: Provides a simple, ethical, and fee-free platform for creators to receive recurring donations, driven by a non-profit, open-source philosophy.

🎯 Use Cases (3)

Supporting open-source software projects Funding independent journalists or writers Providing a stable income for artists and musicians

✅ Best For

  • Collecting recurring donations for open-source projects
  • Providing a simple, low-fee way for individuals to receive ongoing support

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • One-time donations
  • Selling products or commissions
  • Creators who need content gating or reward tiers

🏆 Alternatives

Patreon Open Collective

Unlike Patreon, it offers no reward tiers or content gating, focusing solely on the financial transaction. Its non-profit status and 0% fee model are its core differentiators.

💻 Platforms

Web

🔌 Integrations

Stripe PayPal

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ GDPR

💰 Pricing

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Free Tier Available

Free tier: Liberapay takes 0% of payments. The service is funded by donations to its own account. Standard payment processor fees still apply.

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