Ko-fi vs Riverside
Side-by-side comparison of Ko-fi and Riverside for content creators.
What they are
Ko-fi
Ko-fi is a monetization platform where creators accept one-time donations, sell digital products, and offer paid memberships directly from their audience. It suits artists, writers, podcasters, and indie developers who want a lightweight income layer without surrendering a cut of every transaction. Free to use with no monthly fee. Ko-fi takes 0% on tips and donations, and 5% on shop sales, memberships, and commissions. Ko-fi Gold removes the 5% fee, although payment processors still take their standard slice. The trade-off is a thinner feature set compared to dedicated membership or course platforms.
Riverside
Browser-based recording for podcasts and video interviews. Records each guest locally for broadcast-quality audio and video, even on poor connections. Built-in editor and AI clip generator.
Which to choose
Full editorial comparison coming soon. For now, check the side-by-side data above and read the individual reviews for Ko-fi and Riverside.