If you’re thinking about launching a Patreon page, now might be the time to act.
Starting August 5, Patreon will raise its fees for new creators and make some big changes to its pricing plans. These updates combine its existing Pro and Premium plans into a single streamlined tier.
Let’s break it all down simply.
What’s Changing in Patreon’s Pricing?
Right now, Patreon offers:
- Pro plan: 8% fee on creator earnings
- Premium plan: 12% fee, with extra perks like merch and team accounts
Starting August 5, there will be just one standard plan:
- New unified plan: 10% fee on all earnings
- Want merch tools? Add 3% more (making it 13%)
So in reality, there will still be two options — with or without merch — but under one official tier.
Who’s Affected by the Price Hike?
The new 10% fee only applies to new creators who join after August 5.
If you’re already on Patreon — or sign up before the deadline — good news:
- Current Pro users stay at 8%
- Current Premium users move to 11% (saving 1%)
- Premium users can drop merch and move to 8% if they want
- Everyone keeps or gains more features than before
That means creators who act now can lock in lower fees and still get upgraded tools.
What Features Are Included?
Here’s how the features are being reorganized:
- Team accounts, coaching, support staff: Now included in the new standard 10% plan
- Merch tools: Only available as an optional add-on (adds 3% to your rate)
- Media hosting, community tools, discovery features: Part of the reason for the new pricing
So while Patreon is raising the base rate, it’s also bundling in more tools for creators.
What About Video Hosting?
That’s getting an update too — but a bit later.
Currently, Patreon video is still in early access. Creators previously got:
- 500 free lifetime video hours → reduced to 100 hours total
- Now switching to 100 free hours per month (for eligible users)
This makes video hosting more flexible, especially for creators posting often.
Why Is Patreon Raising Prices?
Patreon hasn’t increased its rates since 2019. Back then, it was mostly a platform for managing payments.
Now, the company says it has grown into something bigger:
- Hosting content
- Connecting communities
- Helping creators get discovered
The price hike, they say, is part of keeping that growth going — and continuing to invest in tools creators depend on.
How to Avoid the Price Hike
If you want to save:
- Create your Patreon page before August 5
- Lock in the current 8% Pro rate
- Enjoy upgraded features after the switch
It’s that simple. You’ll avoid the new 10% fee and still benefit from everything included in the upcoming plan.
Key Takeaways
- Patreon will combine Pro and Premium plans into one 10% plan on August 5
- Existing users keep their current rates (8% for Pro, 12% drops to 11% for Premium)
- Merch tools will now cost 3% extra as an add-on
- The update includes new perks like team tools, coaching, and better support
- Video hosting is changing too — soon offering 100 hours/month instead of a one-time limit
- New creators can avoid higher fees by signing up before August 5