What is Patreon and How Does it Work?

Patreon is a membership platform that makes it easy for artists and creators to get paid. See how thousands of creators are earning a sustainable income for their work on Patreon. patreon.com/
Creators featured in video:
Jacob Collier
/ jacobcollier
Kinda Funny
/ kindafunny
Pentatonix
/ pentatonix
Issa Rae
/ issarae
Nix
/ ukewithnix
Jimmy Diresta
/ diresta
Andrew Huang
/ andrewhuang
Star Talk Radio
/ startalkradio
Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell
/ kurzgesagt
Corridor Digital
/ corridordigital
Crash Course
/ crashcourse
Ty Carter
/ tycarter
Bowery Boys
/ boweryboys
Philip DeFranco
/ defranco
Megan Slankard
/ meganslankard
The Nerdwriter
/ nerdwriter
Ksenia Anske
/ kseniaanske
Philip Plueck
/ philiplueck
David Revoy
/ davidrevoy
Daily Tech News Show
/ dtns
Mary Kate Wiles
/ mkwiles
Wolf 359
/ wolf359radio
Gone With the Wynns
/ the_wynns

[@rostlaur]

Brilliant and generous people deserve to be thanked and encouraged for their devotion, luminous inspiration, lifetime journey of discovery and the years of learning and improving everything they see, learn and analyze. They are the new classroom with infinite energy and inspiration. This is why I am so proud to be a contributing member

[@sockowe1209]

Ah, so this is a way of getting around the KZbin monetization issues. I get it.

[@acharich]

😏😏😏

[@wongtszshing3795]

...And avoid the 30% service charge for youtube superchat...

[@beholdscotland7117]

I’m currently at the very beginning of my own journey as a creator and have every faith that Patreon will assist me along the way. Great idea guys... thank you 😊

[@kevinwoalter]

Dang. 5 years ago. Did Patreon do any good for you? Just interested.

[@sirloin9348]

How'd everything turn out?

[@BeHappyAndWise369]

Me too!

[@JolanXBL]

KZbinrs are now locking their videos behind patreon. It's like a crack dealer. It lets you watch some videos, set them as their favourites, then the next month they lock those videos behind a paywall

[@empedokleff_Freybier]

Genau!! Ich fühle mich, wie ein Mensch 2.Klasse. Ein Schicksalschlag und schon ist man das arme Schwein, dass ausgeschlossen wird... Mit Chancengleichheit hat das wenig zu tun, auf jeden Fall... Naja, reicht ja wenn die REICHEN an Infos kommen, wa?! Dafür wird der Gegenschlag der Armen um so heftiger ausfallen!!! 🏒

[@13Glinko]

A video explaining what is Patreon, and it doesn't even have a subtitles... Really?!!!

[@13Glinko]

@Lucas Gawor A video that explains "what is Patreon?" should have subtitles, and perhaps in more than one language. There is no subtitle option on KZbin

[@empedokleff_Freybier]

Wie? Und wenn ich mir all das JEDEN Monat nicht leisten kann? Dann bin ich von Meinungsfreiheit und Information ausgeschlossen? Schade

[@legalize.brokkoli]

Patreon: The platform that used to be cool.

[@sussiemiao3597]

Used to be?

[@royalfun1031]

Now everyone has one

[@KimberlyCrick]

I assume that Patreon is something you sign up for AFTER gaining your own following from other sources (ie your blog, your website, your products, your social media etc.) and not a place to START gaining interest? When you start putting content on Patreon looking for people to financially support your work, does Patreon advertise this in any way (within their website or through search engines etc.)? Would new people discover you there vs you driving your own fans to your patreon page?

[@AlterBug]

Hello, Patreon, I'm AlterBug, from Myanmar, South East Asia. I'm a new guy on Patreon. Happy here as an Alternative guy.

[@TSTechTalk]

I still don't get what patreon is all about

[@cymbalbell1270]

0:12 Kurzgesagt

[@jofx4051]

@Lucas Gawor A Educational KZbinr Search on KZbin

[@jofx4051]

@Lucas Gawor Link: kzbin.info

[@HiddenPreservatives]

There will be no new professionals if youtube does not give us a chance at being a professional to start with. Unobtainable 4000 hours watch thousand of subs needed before making 50 cents just as a token. Was just making a new channel today and learned cool effects and studied film now i am writing this crap. So when Patreon said if i am professional how professional are they talking about? how can one sink cash into their work and not get a token few dollars as a reward.

[@thethrivingcreative]

Wow! I just watched Jack's PatreCon talk on KZbin and loved it! Thank you for being so real and sharing some of the brutal, hurtful moments that are part of a creator's path, Jack. The fact that you allowed your feelings to show was truly awesome. I appreciate that immensely! Now, let's all go make some more duds! ;)

[@joeadams1225]

Can anyone tell me who owns the PATREON platform ?

[@BeaCerami]

Sounds like a perfect place to build , create and move forward. As a team

[@igloo54]

Thanks for starting this. So many venture capitalists/entrepreneurial startuppers are kicking themselves for not having thought of it first. ("startuppers," I'm sure it's a real word)

[@JazBeaHappy]

How many subscribers need to join patreon? Is that for those who were already monitized only ?

[@davidbolha]

You can start with zero subscribers/followers. 😉 Not necessarily.

[@dkerlee]

where's that old video of you Jack where you were talking directly to the camera about your "new idea?" I loved that one.

[@DottyDelightful]

I love Patreon so much! as an artist and zine maker, it is wonderful and reassuring, knowing there is a set amount coming in each month.

[@Patreon]

ah! we're happy to have you in the Patreon family, Dotty 🎉

[@TonyFisherPuzzles]

But they already get paid for ads so I don't get it.

[@schplorgus8140]

Not all creators run ads and not all get paid for them. Those that do either want more money or feel they need more money. What's there not to get?

[@epiphany55]

Ad blockers are being increasingly used.

[@thereaper9083]

Yuck sin

[@luongmaihunggia]

Not all creators use ads. Take billwurtz for example, he's a youtuber but he doesn't monetize his video.

[@XaneMyers]

@@epiphany55 Plus, KZbin has more restrictions nowadays on monetized videos. Doing the slightest wrong thing (even using certain words) will result in demonetization. It's stupid, but this and ad blockers probably lead nearly every KZbinr to Patreon. I see it so much nowadays, "Patreon, Patreon, Patreon!".

[@joelwandawoodhull195]

Is this prt of KZbin or seperate? Is it easy to cancel?

[@winstonpaul3398]

But you have to pay ... For info. ❗️❗️😂😂😂

[@starnavigator73]

Any ideas on how this can work for people who are into multiple things? I write fiction. I write music. I dabble in other creative things. I want to make a career with all this. So if I get on Patreon, would it best to create one profile for each different thing I do, or one for me and everything I do?

[@eric13music]

Thank you PATREON for helping me expand my ability to create!

[@Monorail-Beyond-the-Veil]

Can I have Patreon, even if my channel isn't monetized because of certain music I've used in my videos?

[@Gameboyer-J1qf7A1sp9R]

Is there like a monthly payment for registration?

[@naga2015kk]

is there a way to sign up as STUDENT? THE PATREON website do NOT allow that.

[@CreepyClownGirl]

Once you have already created your patreon account how do you edit your profile by adding a photo or changing a name I need help can someone help me please thank you

[@webmonkeymon]

Glad I asked!!

[@InstructorSalmanAgha]

Do we need to pay for Patroen assistance? How it works?

[@djanzzdjanzz1459]

If you told me you are, Michael from Vsauce, i would believe in you xD

[@simplyoutdoors1321]

Hey...I am the old guy...but a baby on Patreon...Thank you soooo much...I just created my page...Just did my first campaing... Having a hoot...and creating...yes my balance is at 0...but not for long...Keep on Patreonning guys...Love Ya from way up in the Northern part of Canada...Where the mosquitos and black flies are big...and thank God...summer last only 2.5 months...

[@catherinelittlebear9863]

Do you pay a membership fee for each creator you watch?

[@Patreon]

Hi Catherine - Patreon is a platform to help artists create their own membership business to support their work and connect with their fans. As a patron, you pledge to support the individual creators you want to support.

[@jneigler]

Happy to back the creators. But the info for $10 patrons have a rough time finding and using the videos. I’m a $10 patron of LorrieMarie Jenkins and I’ve missed some of her recent videos. No idea how to find them and run/start them to view. Can you please help?

[@LetsPatchItUp]

Thank you for the explanation

[@ethankirchneranimation]

Thanks. I will learn from you, Patreon.

[@sammylaravia8291]

Thanks ❤️❤️

[@hunelektroBF]

Is patreon also for inventors, makers?

[@Eddie-qh4fp]

Do you have to pay to just watch other people not to post anything?

[@mathewblackman2794]

Maybe you could share your cut of the membership. Is 1% 2% 5% More? How much of a $1 monthly membership does the creator get? Does it go in forever? More hard info please.

[@oliviakirby1409]

Did Orwell have a patron, too?

[@masterartist1025]

I joined 2 years ago and filled out the forms, but I don't know how to use Patreon. I have created all the works I promised including live art, but am lost. Help me, please!

[@oughttaknowm6536]

I wanna be in on the zoom with Meidas touch. I’ll pay to join this week!!

[@v8snail]

New logo is straight from the 70's game 'Pong' and okay'd for use by a two year old.

[@aa64912]

What would you get on a patreon account that you would not on a regular subscription?

[@helenhunter4540]

How do I end my patreon subscription?

[@artdhananjay]

Patron ! Loving the new concept ..

[@WaaDoku]

Why all those downvotes?

[@altcapright9114]

because they will support leftists terrorists until there's a massive campaign against them and take Conservatives down for lies

[@d00dlethefox]

what if i'm a small youtuber???

[@Ivan.Nikolic]

Just made a Patreon account, looking forward to it!

[@Ivan.Nikolic]

@@crickkett7510 Hehe it's hard to get Patron followers (atleast for me)

[@happylee7775]

So we get paid? What if we r under the age of 18 and no have credit card? Do WE pay the creators? Is it safe for children under 18?

[@coenfilm]

The evil list: Patreon added.

[@websitefixdigital4168]

What an awesome platform for creators. YOu're promoting the art and creativity.

[@jacobthedragon7450]

im a pipe cleaners artist and now i got a patreon

[@paulsherman7802]

Crap! I was a minute+ into it before I realized it wasn't an ad.

[@Kjalli]

Bring back Sargon

[@thehusketeers4319]

Sargon isn't coming back. This is the beginning of the end for Patreon

[@dennisvdk6079]

I DONT UNDERSTAND :0 WHY NOT PAY THE ARTISTS DIRECTLY AND CUT OUT THE MIDDLE MAN? NOW THE ARTISTS GET LESS MONEY?? AND ANOTHER COMPANY PROFITS OFF THEM? THE FUCK WHY THIS DOESNT MAKE ANY FUCKING SENSE????

[@williambenner5550]

Can you get funding for a startup video production comapany?

[@williambenner5550]

How?

[@RVTriking]

I am setting up a page and have a question. When I upload a video, Patreon asks "Who can view this" Public, Patrons only, $1 plus, $5 plus, $10 plus, etc. If I select, $1 plus, does Patreon charge ONLY the $1 patrons? I don't want my upper level patrons paying for low level videos, only the video content that matches their level. Thanks for any help.

It says $1 plus because everyone who has pledged over a dollar and more can see it.

[@mathematics5573]

Mozart Shakespear and Da Vinci were geniuses!

[@arvinddhamana2283]

Look like looters got a new way

[@milagrosmiracle80]

Do I have to pay if I want to make an account to follow my favorite KZbinrs?

[@Guciom]

No, you can use your account to just follow creators but you wont get any perks without donating.

[@lupitaladechicagovlogs980]

@@Guciom Sorry, what perks do we get by donating ?

[@Guciom]

@@lupitaladechicagovlogs980 Whatever the content creator decides.

[@lupitaladechicagovlogs980]

@@Guciom Ok. Thanks for the reply

[@goldenpawz1498]

How ca i sign up to this? ANYBODY??? I create sounds,beats etc etc.

[@briannajenkins5139]

I’m confused. How do you watch the videos that the artist make? Do you have to subscribe to them for a certain time period?

[@davidbolha]

They probably become available once you join their specific tier program onto which they have video links added to that page. Like a paywall. 😕

[@sunshinesarai]

So can I use this to sell my artwork? Or do art? And idk how to do videos.

[@XaneMyers]

Patreon isn't like websites like Redbubble or something else; From what I can tell, it's a website where people donate monthly, and you can include content on your Patreon that only supporters can see. On Patreon, you basically "sell" the ability for others to view your art, but isn't the same as selling the artwork itself as a product.

[@VLoveTarot]

Love patreon! Thanks for everything you do!

[@Kasaix]

Soon enough, it's going to be "What was Patreon?" These greedy fees on patrons are hurting your creators. I wonder what's going to replace you when you fall? I hear good things about Drip.

[@burtreynolds3143]

@Tiara Preist what an over excited asshole this video has in the trendy beard man. Makes me want to write a crap comment and stay away from whatever he is pushing.

[@bluecollarmenproductions]

No it’s helping a lot actually.

[@acharich]

Define greedy fees..?

[@maddierosemusic]

@@acharich Yup. Rush Limbaugh calls it an "Obscene Profit Timeout." All in jest, of course. Without those, people would not be able to have businesses. But SOME Millenials.... know nothing.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Works for me.

[@christopherbloomingburg1768]

Gabriel Traveler has

[@slopesgameroom]

Fantastic new video guys, looking forward to another solid push here :D

[@0PsychosisMedia0]

I'm just starting my page and I have a few videos up but I am confused on why I would need KZbin or Vimeo to upload my videos. Is there not a way to direct upload my material to you guys? Is it server space that is the issue?

[@kingquads6982]

Can't we have better model please, like netflix on steroids kind of Patreon, where you pay one premium staggered by content demand, we really really need substitute for YT.

[@softly128]

One question: so do I pay for subscription for each creator or is it like Spotify?

[@Journeymanlive]

yes for each. pick and choose. for some creator you can subcribe "per song" or "per video".

[@vazak11]

Great sight and video!

[@TizedesCsaba]

Only one thing is not clear with Patreon: it is possible to access all the content without paying? I know, it is depends on the users, but there are lots of places in the World where that 1-2 USD is a big amount, but the content is required. So, if your patrons are join to you, they can access your stuffs immediately, but their account charged once per month, so they can remove their account meantime from Patreon and in next month join to your channel again, and when they accessed to your new content, before paying they remove their account, etc... Is it possible?! Thanks for reply!

[@Scout339th]

I miss Jack Conte's music... :/

[@AwesomeEJ505]

Without this social media (Patreon is social media), there would be no such thing as developers platforms

[@nickidaisyreddwoodd5837]

Is this like OnlyFans? Do you need to pay taxes for any income on Patreon or does it work like donations? Do the IRS charge tax on donations on individual artists?

[@niesy21]

Why do I have trouble logging in on mini ipad

[@mayya.artist6239]

Niiiice I didn't know about this... Cool I will check that

[@jsoc2424]

Can any of these comments be positive?

[@kimrandall8135]

ah.... I still do not know what it is. How do you get to it? Is it like youtube?

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

Like, I sell electrical service and installations and a charge a premium for this service. If you want to be paid for making videos don't offer people to watch them for free on KZbin.

[@DUSTINsv650s]

Your so right. Hard to create without the funds.

[@torb1trick415]

What like a minecraft server?

[@robyndaniels1381]

Freeloaders expecting others to give them stuff?

[@acharich]

Wouldn't the freeloaders technically be those feeling entitled to watch everything for free, whilst doing nothing to earn it..? 🤔💭

[@popsoldboats3406]

@@acharich I know right. Sounds like you hit the nail right on the head.

[@proudgay11]

I’m a patron for Von Smith.

[@missunderstood6056]

Bye Bye Patreon...We are winning.

[@Linnethquin]

Thanks patreon!

[@mikejohns777]

Pay note of the pronunciation by the company itself.

[@stanislav3114]

why is that bearded guy so happy?

[@JM-gl1xw]

NEW to Patreon. I clicked on "no reward option' - which turns out that I have blocked the ability to review certain posts on the channel. I clicked on it not knowing anything about Patreon and what the 'reward option' was all about. CAN SOMEONE GIVE ME GUIDANCE ON HOW TO REVERSE THAT SO THAT I WILL RECEIVE 'REWARDS'? THANK YOU!!!.

[@rockpapercynic]

I'm not usually a fan of rebrands but I really appreciate the way this is being handled and I'm genuinely excited to see what comes of it! EXCELSIOR!

[@cualquiera00001]

Do you want to go further? use subtitles or several videos with dubbing in different languages. Translated from Google Translate.

[@joshuapeter7293]

Sir in four elements trainer I am unable to go to next level in game

[@eliasandrikopoulos]

KZbin it is, then.

[@murph1414]

Love you, Jack. But you've done f'ed up this one. There is no coming back from this. Goodbye Patreon.

[@markpulling12]

is jack the guy from PomplamooseMusic

[@suzannemartin8986]

I had to doublecheck, but YES he is.

[@tanyacreedon]

Still waiting on a answer on one of your latest videos.

[@connorleschinsky]

No closed captioning? :(

[@AndrewWatson64]

What is Patreon? A censor.