Hotly, compared.
Honest side-by-sides of Hotly and other ways creators get paid by fans: fees, payouts, paid DMs and who each one is for.
- Hotly vs Ko-fiKo-fi is a tip jar with a shop. Hotly is paid DMs: fans pay $5–$20 to message you and you reply on your time. Fees, payouts and features side by side.
- Hotly vs Buy Me a CoffeeBuy Me a Coffee takes 5% of tips and memberships. Hotly sells answered messages: fans pay $5–$20 to write to you. Fees, payouts and features side by side.
- Hotly vs PassesBoth let fans pay to message you. Passes is closed, reviews applications and takes 10–20%. Hotly is open source and hosted from $5.99/mo.
- Hotly vs FanfixBoth sell paid DMs and locked content. Fanfix is invite-only and keeps 20%. Hotly is open source and hosted from $5.99/mo.