Patreon owns your members. PayBot hands them to you.
Patreon was built for YouTubers in 2013; Discord is a bolt-on. Members juggle two accounts, Patreon takes 10% of everything, and your subscribers belong to Patreon, not to you.
One account, native to Discord, on your own Stripe. Members pay and get their role in seconds, with no second platform and no 10% toll.
Last updated: June 2026
Setup: Patreon vs PayBot
Patreon Setup
PayBot Setup
With Patreon
Patreon processes every payment and pays you out. Members are Patreon users, not customers in your Stripe.
- Built for YouTubers in 2013. Discord was bolted on years later.
- Members juggle two accounts: subscribe on Patreon, then link Discord for a role.
- 10% of everything for new creators (post-Aug 2025), plus processing.
- Your community subsidizes video and podcast tools you will never use.
- Billing lives on Patreon.com. Members manage it there, not in your Discord.
- Patreon owns the customer. You cannot export or migrate the relationship.
With PayBot
Our Stripe Discord integration connects YOUR Stripe account via OAuth. All customers, payments, and data are in YOUR Stripe dashboard. Switch services anytime, take everything with you.
- One account. Members type /subscription, pay, and have their role in seconds.
- Runs on your own Stripe. Every customer and payout is yours.
- Built only for Discord, not a bolt-on to a video platform.
- Free to add. You pay a small share only when you sell, and keep well over 90%.
- Billing lives in Discord with /subscription, not on a separate site.
- Team payroll pays your mods automatically (Ultra).
- Link in Bio storefront, 8 themes, for social traffic.
The Real Difference
Same goal, paid members in Discord. Two very different deals.
Patreon
- To startFree, then 10% of everything
- PayoutPatreon pays out on its own schedule
- CustomersTheirs
PayBot
- To startFree to start
- You payOnly when your community sells
- PayoutDirect to your own Stripe, the moment a sale clears
- CustomersYours, in your own Stripe
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Accounts Members Need | 1 (Discord) | 2 (Discord + Patreon) |
| Who Owns the Customer | You In your Stripe | Patreon In Patreon's database |
| Built For | Discord, natively | Video creators + podcasters Discord is a bolt-on |
| Their Cut | 3% of your sales | 10% of everything New creators, post-Aug 2025 |
| Member Flow | /subscription → pay → role | Create Patreon → subscribe → link Discord |
| Billing Management | In Discord | Patreon.com |
| Team Payroll | Yes Ultra plan | No |
| Link in Bio Storefront | Yes 8 themes | No |
| Video / Podcast Hosting | No | Yes Their core product |
When Patreon Might Be Better
We'll be honest. Choose Patreon if:
- Members watch videos or listen to podcasts hosted on Patreon
- Your audience found you through Patreon's creator network
- You need their content hosting (posts, video, audio)
But if you want to own your customers, get paid the moment a sale clears, and start free, 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
How much of my revenue does Patreon take?
10% of everything for new creators (post-August 2025), plus processing. PayBot keeps 3% of a sale, only when you actually make one, on your own Stripe. Most communities keep well over 90% of every dollar.
Why do members need two accounts with Patreon?
Because Discord was bolted on later. Members create a Patreon account, subscribe, then link Discord to get a role. With PayBot they type /subscription, pay, and have the role in seconds. One account, one platform.
Can I move my Patreon subscribers to PayBot?
Not automatically. Patreon owns those relationships, so you invite members to resubscribe on your own Stripe. Every month you wait leaves more of them locked on a platform built for podcasters.
When is Patreon the better choice?
If members watch videos or listen to podcasts hosted on Patreon, its content tools earn their keep. If the Discord community itself is the product, you are paying 10% for features you never touch.
Ready to Own Your Business?
Stop renting from Patreon. Switch to PayBot. Free to start, on your own Stripe, set up in a few clicks.