Compare Patreon and Podia 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (100.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Patreon
Star Rating
(61)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(21)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (100.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Podia excels in ease of use with a score of 9.9, making it simple for creators to set up and manage their content, while reviewers mention that Patreon, with a score of 8.3, can be more complex for new users to navigate.
- Reviewers mention that Podia's email marketing features, including automated email responses and high-volume sending, are robust and user-friendly, whereas users on G2 indicate that Patreon lacks comprehensive email management tools, which can hinder outreach efforts.
- G2 users highlight Podia's strong support quality with a score of 9.2, noting that the customer service team is responsive and helpful, while users report that Patreon’s support, scoring 7.8, can be slower and less effective in resolving issues.
- Users say that Podia offers superior content creation tools, allowing for seamless content management and curation, while reviewers mention that Patreon’s content management features are less intuitive, making it harder to organize and present content effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Podia provides excellent analytics and reporting capabilities, helping users track performance and engagement effectively, while users on G2 report that Patreon’s analytics tools are limited, making it challenging to gain insights into audience behavior.
- Users report that Podia's subscription management features are straightforward and efficient, allowing for easy upselling and renewals, whereas reviewers mention that Patreon can be cumbersome in managing subscription tiers and changes, leading to potential confusion for both creators and subscribers.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Patreon
No pricing availablePodia
Free
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Patreon
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Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.0
53
9.4
16
Ease of Use
8.3
54
9.9
16
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.8
7
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.5
7
Quality of Support
7.8
43
9.2
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
10.0
7
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
51
9.1
13
Features by Category
Email Marketing
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Reporting & Analytics
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Generative AI
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Integration
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Content Creation
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Optimization
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Logistics
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Order Management
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Products & Plans
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Pricing
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Revenue Management
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Integration
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Platform - Owned Media
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Community Building
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Customer Analytics
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Community Management
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Customizations
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Growth
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Content
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Support
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Patreon and Podia are categorized as Owned Media
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Patreon
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Podia
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
39.0%
Entertainment
8.5%
Online Media
6.8%
Writing and Editing
5.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
5.1%
Other
35.6%
Professional Training & Coaching
15.0%
Marketing and Advertising
15.0%
Publishing
10.0%
Design
10.0%
Computer Software
10.0%
Other
40.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Patreon
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Roger K.
Verified User in Computer Software
The key for Patreon is to assemble your gathering of people, at that point allow them to connect with you. Doing it the other route around is somewhat silly.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Avery C.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
The app's organization is terrible for users who are trying to access posts that are anything other than the most recent. The only option is to scroll and scroll every time you want to see an older post (or listen to an older podcast episode), and I find...
Podia
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Daniele C.
Verified User in Design
Using podia for years so couldn’t recommend it more. It’s especially great for people like me who want a tool that is both simple for the end-user and the content creator. Many tools out there just have such a bad UX for the end-user and this one makes a...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Egle K.
Verified User in Design
I've been a user of Podia for almost a year but ended up getting very disappointed with their approach to customer support. Stripe has reported that one customer filed a fraud dispute for the products she bought through my podia account. As a way to show...
Roger K.
Verified User in Computer Software
The key for Patreon is to assemble your gathering of people, at that point allow them to connect with you. Doing it the other route around is somewhat silly.
Daniele C.
Verified User in Design
Using podia for years so couldn’t recommend it more. It’s especially great for people like me who want a tool that is both simple for the end-user and the content creator. Many tools out there just have such a bad UX for the end-user and this one makes a...
Avery C.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
The app's organization is terrible for users who are trying to access posts that are anything other than the most recent. The only option is to scroll and scroll every time you want to see an older post (or listen to an older podcast episode), and I find...
Egle K.
Verified User in Design
I've been a user of Podia for almost a year but ended up getting very disappointed with their approach to customer support. Stripe has reported that one customer filed a fraud dispute for the products she bought through my podia account. As a way to show...
Alternatives
Discussions
What is wrong with patreon?
1 comment
JF
Occasionally it will flag completely normal posts with no sexual content as porn. On the one hand, since I really hate porn/erotica, I appreciate this strict...Read more
Does it cost money to set up a patreon?
1 comment
LS
I paid nothing to set up my Patreon. The most challenging part was finding several people to pay me enough to make it worth my time/effort. Read more
Patreon has no more discussions with answers
What is Podia used for?
1 comment
MM
To share your passion/knowledge with the world!
An amazing all in one creator tool that helps you market, connect, and sell your digital products and...Read more
Is podia a good platform?
1 comment
FC
A quite good platform. The pb is the accounting part (invoices not really 100% compliant) and the ordering is quite bad (upsell not visible, pricing not...Read more
Podia has no more discussions with answers
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