Ko-fi Alternative
Ko-fi grew out of tipping, and it still shows in the best way: free, friendly, quick to set up. Its shop is an add-on to a supporter page rather than the main event. paytoview.nl starts from the opposite end — the sale is the product.
Platform fee
Monthly fee
Built for
iDEAL
Buyer watermarking
Single-use links
Discovery
Figures for Ko-fi reflect publicly reported pricing as of 2026. Platform terms change often, so verify current pricing and policies directly with Ko-fi before deciding.
When each one actually makes sense
Choose Ko-fi if…
- Most of your income is tips or ongoing support, not one-off sales
- You want the lowest possible cost and don't need delivery protections
- An artist-style supporter page fits how your audience sees you
Choose paytoview.nl if…
- You're selling a file at a price, not asking for support
- Your buyers pay with iDEAL
- You need the download traceable if it leaks
- You want a limited drop that closes itself
Frequently asked
Is Ko-fi free?
The free plan has no monthly cost and takes 5% on shop sales; Ko-fi Gold removes that percentage for a monthly fee. Payment processing sits on top either way. It's genuinely one of the cheapest options available.
Why would I pay 15% instead?
Only if you need what the fee buys: iDEAL for Dutch buyers, per-buyer watermarking, single-use links, and sales caps or end dates. If you're selling a €5 download to supporters who happily pay by card, Ko-fi is the more sensible tool and we'd say so.
Can I use both?
Yes, and it's a reasonable setup: Ko-fi for tips and ongoing support, paytoview.nl for the individual files you sell at a real price.
Other comparisons
For selling, not for tipping.
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