Stop Renting Your Business from Patreon
Patreon was built in 2013 for YouTubers and podcasters. Discord? They added that later as a checkbox feature. Your members create a Patreon account, subscribe there, then link their Discord. Two platforms. Two accounts. 10% of every payment. For a Discord integration that was never their focus.
PayBot connects to your Stripe account. You own your customers. Zero platform fees. Setup in 60 seconds.
Last updated: January 2026
Setup: Patreon vs PayBot
Patreon Setup
PayBot Setup
With Patreon
Patreon processes all payments. They pay you out. Customers are Patreon users, not your Stripe customers.
- Built for YouTubers in 2013. Discord was added years later as a secondary feature.
- Members need two accounts: Discord AND Patreon. "Create account → Subscribe → Link Discord → Get role."
- 10% platform fee (new creators after Aug 2025). $1,000/month gone on $10k revenue.
- Your Discord community subsidizes video hosting and podcast features you'll never use.
- Billing lives on Patreon.com. Members go there to manage subscriptions, not your Discord.
- Patreon owns your customers. Can't export. Can't migrate. Locked in.
- When Patreon ships updates, they're thinking about video creators—not your Discord server.
With PayBot
You connect YOUR Stripe account via OAuth. All customers, payments, and data are in YOUR Stripe dashboard. Switch services anytime—take everything with you.
- 100% Discord focused. Every feature built for Discord communities.
- Member types /subscription → pays → has role. One account. 3 seconds.
- 0% platform fee. That $1,000/month stays in YOUR pocket.
- YOUR Stripe account, YOUR customers. Export anytime.
- Everything happens in Discord. No external accounts, no linking steps.
- We don't build video hosting. We build the best Discord monetization tool.
- Team payroll: pay your mods automatically (Ultra plan).
Calculate Your Savings vs Patreon
Patreon: 10%% fee. PayBot: 0% fee.
See PayBot in Action
Link in Bio Portal
No website needed. Share one link anywhere.
Beautiful Checkout
Stripe-powered. Mobile-optimized. Instant roles.
Instant Notifications
Know when members subscribe. Automatic role assignment.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | PayBot | Patreon |
|---|---|---|
| Product Focus | 100% Discord All-in on Discord | Video creators + podcasters Discord is secondary |
| Platform Fee | 0% Keep everything | 10% $1,000/mo on $10k (new creators) |
| Member Experience | /subscription → pay → done | Create Patreon → Subscribe → Link Discord → Get role |
| You Own Your Customers | Yes In YOUR Stripe | No In Patreon's database |
| Accounts Required | 1 (Discord) | 2 (Discord + Patreon) |
| Billing Management | In Discord (/subscription) | Patreon.com |
| Team Payroll | Yes Ultra plan | No |
| Link in Bio Portal | Yes 8 themes | No |
| Video/Podcast Hosting | No | Yes Their core product |
| Setup Time | 60 seconds | 30+ minutes |
When Patreon Might Be Better
We'll be honest. Choose Patreon if:
- You host video/audio content that members consume directly on Patreon
- Your audience discovered you through Patreon's creator network
- You need their content hosting features (podcasts, videos, posts)
But if you want to own your customers, pay zero platform fees, and set up in 60 seconds—PayBot is the answer.
Trusted by Discord Communities
"PayBot simplified our entire subscription process. We set it up in minutes and now manage over 200 premium members effortlessly."
"The tier grouping feature has increased our revenue by 40%. Members can easily upgrade their subscriptions without any friction."
"Our members love how easy it is to subscribe. The seamless checkout process has boosted our conversion rate significantly."
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Patreon's focus on video creators matter for my Discord?
Because you're paying for features you don't use. Patreon invests in video hosting, podcast tools, and content delivery. Discord integration is a checkbox, not a priority. When they ship updates, they're thinking about YouTubers—not your Discord community. PayBot is 100% Discord-focused. Every feature, every improvement is built for servers like yours.
I'm losing $1,000/month to Patreon fees. How much would I save?
All of it. PayBot charges 0% platform fee. On $10,000/month revenue, Patreon takes $1,000 (10% for new creators). With PayBot, you only pay Stripe's standard processing (2.9% + 30¢)—which you'd pay on Patreon anyway. That's $12,000/year back in your pocket.
Does Patreon's Discord integration work?
Technically, yes. Once members create a Patreon account, subscribe, and link their Discord, roles sync automatically. But that's 4 steps across 2 platforms. With PayBot, members type /subscription, pay, and have access—one step, one platform, 3 seconds. No extra accounts to manage.
Can I migrate my Patreon subscribers to PayBot?
Not directly—Patreon owns those customer relationships. You'd need to message members asking them to resubscribe. Many creators do this by explaining they're switching to a better system. The longer you wait, the more subscribers you have trapped on Patreon.
When does Patreon actually make sense?
If members consume content ON Patreon—watching videos, listening to podcasts, reading posts—Patreon's hosting features are valuable. But if your product is the Discord community itself (access, discussions, live calls), you're paying 10% for features you'll never use. That's what PayBot is built for.
Ready to Own Your Business?
Stop renting from Patreon. Switch to PayBot—free tier available, setup in 60 seconds.