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Buy Me A Coffee is more than a simple donation button/link. We help creators set up memberships, publish members-only content, website widget and more. You can read the full comparison here - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ko-fi-alternative

That said, we're big fans of all creator monetization companies like substack, patreon, ko-fi, etc.

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One of the features you list over Ko-fi is a mobile app.

Why on Earth would I need a mobile app to use this? What does it provide that a well-designed mobile site doesn't?

I have no idea, but I'd assume the mobile app would be for use of the people receiving the money. Which would be a nice add if I were a content creator. But that's just a guess.

Edit: As for your notion that an app isn't necessary when there is a well-designed mobile site, I def agree. However, that's just not the case anymore, how else do you expect companies to so easily collect your personal data! /s

Edit2: Id wager some companies intentionally don't focus on having a nicely compatible mobile site. For example, my bank's website sucks when I visit from a mobile web browser, however their app is great. I believe this is their intention, in order for people to download their app. Which has obvious benefits for the company; in particular, the data collection

I make most of my rent drawing comics and getting via Patreon and I’ve never had any use for their app. YMMV.

yeah agreed. I prefer to not have to use an app if I don't have too. Or unless there's some great benefit that the app has that the mobile site doesn't

This goes beyond "similar".

The giant image on that page seems to be obscuring the Ko-Fi side of the table.

See here: https://i.imgur.com/MClWgIX.png

on Desktop, Firefox 70.0.1. 1440p monitor.

EDIT: happens on Chrome as well.

So how are you different to Patreon?

buymeacoffee.com has a single use coffee cup in their logo, while ko-fi.com has an environmentally friendly reusable cup. Might sound trivial because it is just virtual, but some may argue it is an indication of thought processes and values.

Nice idea though. You could have a Buy Me A Coffee link on your own site for those who like the idea but aren't customers.

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