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The best Ko-fi alternative in 2026

Givelink is the modern alternative to Ko-fi. Ko-fi is built for creators. Givelink is built for fundraising — campaigns, goals, medical causes, community projects and more.

Ko-fi is for creators. Givelink is for fundraisers.

Givelink vs Ko-fi

Feature
Givelink
Ko-fi
Direct to your account
Stripe
Stripe or PayPal
Platform fee
0%
0% (free) / 0% (Gold)
Campaign goals
Limited
Progress bar
Basic
Medical/cause fundraising
Not focused
Recurring donations
(memberships)
Shop/commissions
Coming soon
Posts/feed

Why people switch from Ko-fi

Ko-fi weakness

Ko-fi is designed for creators receiving tips — not for fundraising campaigns with goals and deadlines.

Givelink strength

Givelink is purpose-built for fundraising with campaign goals, progress tracking, and cause-based pages.

Frequently asked questions

Is Givelink better than Ko-fi for fundraising?+

For fundraising campaigns with goals and deadlines, yes. Ko-fi is better for creators who want ongoing tips and a shop.

Does Givelink also send money directly like Ko-fi?+

Yes. Just like Ko-fi, Givelink sends donations directly to your connected Stripe account — we never hold your money.

Switch from Ko-fi to Givelink

Create your free page in 2 minutes. Get paid instantly.