💡Why are you looking for a Ko-fi alternative?
If you're here, you've probably encountered one of these common problems with Ko-fi:
- ⚠️Limited analytics
- ⚠️Not as scalable as other platforms for large businesses
PayLinks: The Simple Alternative
Create an account, make your first payment link, send it via WhatsApp. In under a minute, you're ready to collect payments. No documents, no monthly fee, no website needed.
30s
Setup
$0
Monthly Fee
5+
Payment Methods
Global
Payments
PayLinks vs Ko-fi - Quick Comparison
| Feature | PayLinks |  Ko-fi |
|---|---|---|
| Payment links | ✅ | ✅ |
| Recurring payments | ✅ | ✅ |
| Apple Pay | ✅ | ✅ |
| Google Pay | ✅ | ✅ |
| Revolut Pay | ✅ | ❌ |
| No business registration | ✅ | ✅ |
| No website required | ✅ | ✅ |
| Instant setup (30 sec) | ✅ | ✅ |
| Local support | ✅ | ❌ |
| Fee | 2% | 5% (free) or 0% (Gold) |
| Monthly fee | None | $12/month (Gold) |
Why switch to PayLinks?
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Fixed 2% fee with no subscription
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Simple and fast setup
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Professional payment links
What others say about Ko-fi
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"Payment processing fees (Stripe/PayPal) are added on top"
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"Limited page customization"
How to switch to PayLinks
1
Create free account
Go to paylinks.ro, enter email and password, you're in. No documents, no approval needed.
2
Create your first link
Enter the amount, a short description, click. You have a link ready to send.
3
Send the link
Copy-paste to WhatsApp, email, or SMS. Customer pays, you receive the money.
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Choose PayLinks if you want:
- 👉Fixed 2% fee with no subscription
- 👉Simple and fast setup
- 👉Professional payment links
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Choose Ko-fi if you want:
- 👉0% fees with Gold subscription
- 👉Integrated community and gallery
- 👉More creator tools (e.g., commissions)
Questions about Ko-fi alternatives
There are several reasons why freelancers and small businesses look for alternatives to Ko-fi: limited analytics, not as scalable as other platforms for large businesses. PayLinks offers a simpler solution with no monthly fee and instant setup.
