How Patreon and Wix compare
Patreon turned fans into patrons. Membership tiers, members-only posts, community chats, a shop for one-off items, and native podcast and video delivery give creators steady income from the people who care most. It is the default word for creator memberships, and the tools have grown up with it.
Wix can build almost anything. A free-form editor, hundreds of templates, an app market, Wix Stores, Wix Bookings, Wix Chat, email marketing, and a business inbox make it a full small-business toolkit, and the AI site builder gets you to a first draft fast. For a business that needs breadth and an app for everything, Wix is a safe bet.
Where they are different
Patreon
- Patreon lives at patreon.com/yourname and gates most content.
- Patreon takes a percentage of membership revenue.
- Patreon messages patrons in-app.
Wix
- Wix adds features through apps and plan upgrades.
- Wix's inbox gathers chat and forms.
- Wix is designed for any business.
Choose Patreon when recurring fan support with tiers and members-only perks is the model.
Choose Wix when you need breadth: any layout, any app, any business type.
Compare features
What's on Patreon and Wix
A check means that capability is available. Patreon and Wix are marked only when the offer is comparable, not the same product.
Site and brand
- Workspace sitePatreon: Not includedWix: Included
- Custom domainPatreon: Not includedWix: Included
Public content
- BlogPatreon: Not includedWix: Included
- Reader engagementPatreon: Not includedWix: Included
- Shop pagesPatreon: IncludedWix: Included
Audience and email
- AudiencePatreon: IncludedWix: Included
- Marketing emailsPatreon: IncludedWix: Included
- Campaign workflowsPatreon: Not includedWix: Included
Messaging
- Built-in chatPatreon: IncludedWix: Included
- Messaging CenterPatreon: Not includedWix: Included
Commerce
- Shop paymentsPatreon: IncludedWix: Included
- Orders and fulfillmentPatreon: IncludedWix: Included
- Scheduling and bookingsLink to external scheduling available on Starter.Patreon: Not includedWix: Included
Team
- Admin usersPatreon: IncludedWix: Included
- Per-admin permissionsPatreon: IncludedWix: Included
- AI AssistantPatreon: Not includedWix: Included
* Note: This table does not capture every feature of Patreon or Wix, and is not intended as a comprehensive list. We keep this page current, but Patreon or Wix may add or remove features that are not shown here.
Patreon vs Wix pricing
Compare plans, prices, and what it costs to get started.
Patreon
Current plans and prices
See what Patreon charges on their pricing page.
Wix
Current plans and prices
See what Wix charges on their pricing page.
Cardel: An alternative to
Patreon and Wix
You don't pay until you publish.
Cardel provides a home for your craft. Share and sell your work, grow your audience, and bring your community together on a site of your own.
Common questions
Is Cardel an alternative to Patreon or Wix?
Cardel is a home for your craft: a site of your own with a blog, newsletter, shop, community, and one inbox. It can replace Patreon or Wix when you want your work, audience, and sales in one place. The feature list on this page shows where Patreon and Wix are marked.
Can I use Cardel with Patreon or Wix?
Yes. Cardel pages can link out to other products, so you can keep Patreon or Wix for what it does best and bring the rest of your work to Cardel.
How much does Cardel cost compared with Patreon and Wix?
You don't pay for Cardel until you publish. Choose Starter, Pro, or Studio when your site goes live. Patreon and Wix set their own prices, so check their pricing pages on this page for current plans.
How do I switch from Patreon or Wix to Cardel?
Start with Build Your Site, set up your home, and bring your work over at your own pace. You do not have to move everything on day one.