Liberapay
A recurrent donations platform.
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)
✅ 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
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
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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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