Hotly, compared.

Honest side-by-sides of Hotly and other ways creators get paid by fans: fees, payouts, paid messages and who each one is for.

Hotly vs Ko-fiKo-fi is a tip jar with a shop. Hotly is premium messaging: fans pay $5–$20 weekly to write to 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 is premium messaging: fans pay $5–$20 weekly 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 you set your own price.
Hotly vs FanfixBoth sell paid messages and locked content. Fanfix is invite-only, keeps 20% and sets minimum prices. Hotly is open source, and you set your own price.