One page, four ways to support
Tips, memberships, posts, and goals share a single link and a single checkout instead of scattering across tabs.
Ko-fi alternative
Fewer surfaces. Faster money.
Ko-fi does a lot. thx.so does the part that pays — a wallet-first checkout, memberships, posts, and goals behind one short link you can say out loud.
Why it works
Ko-fi alternative
Built mobile-first
Most support arrives from a phone in a bio link. The page is designed for that case first and desktop second.
0% on the free tier
No platform cut on top of Stripe's standard processing fee, on any amount, on the free plan.
Analytics that name the funnel
See views, checkout starts, and completions — so you know whether the problem is traffic or the page itself.
Checkout
The wallet button comes first.
A modern phone already has a card on file. Surfacing Apple Pay and Google Pay ahead of the card form turns a form-filling exercise into a single Face ID confirmation.
- Apple Pay and Google Pay by default
- Card fallback for desktop and unsupported devices
- No account, no email verification, no popup
Recurring support
Memberships that don't need a separate product.
Set tiers, price them monthly, and publish members-only posts to the same page your one-off supporters already visit. The upgrade path is one tap, not a migration.
- Unlimited tiers with your own perks
- Members-only and public posts side by side
- Automatic access when a subscription lapses or resumes
Shop
Sell the file, ship the thing, same checkout.
Digital downloads deliver instantly after payment. Physical items collect an address at checkout and show up in an order list you can actually work from.
- Instant delivery for digital files
- Address collection and order status for physical goods
- Discount codes when you want a launch push
Side by side
Where the two differ.
| thx.so | Ko-fi | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform fee on tips | 0% on the free tier | 0% on the free plan |
| Wallet-first checkout | Card-first in most flows | |
| Supporter account required | — | — |
| Memberships | ||
| Shop (digital + physical) | ||
| Fundraising goals | ||
| Stream overlays and alerts | Via integrations | |
| Auto-post thanks to social | — | |
| Funnel analytics | Basic | |
| Payouts | Your own Stripe account | Stripe or PayPal |
Getting started
Set up alongside your Ko-fi page in minutes.
01
Pick your handle
Claim a short slug — the shorter the link, the easier it is to read out on a stream or print on a card.
02
Connect Stripe
Stripe Connect handles verification and payouts directly to your bank account.
03
Port your tiers
Recreate your membership tiers and preset amounts. Copy the perk descriptions across — they're already written.
04
Run both for a month
Point new traffic at thx.so, compare completion rates, and keep whichever page earns more.
Ko-fi is generous. That isn't the whole question.
Ko-fi earned its reputation honestly: a free plan, no cut on one-off tips, and a wide feature surface covering shops, commissions, and memberships. If your bottleneck is features, it is a fine home.
The question worth asking is whether your bottleneck is features at all. For most creators the limiting factor is conversion — how many people who tap the link finish the payment. That is a checkout problem, and checkout is where thx.so concentrates.
Interface surface is a cost, not just a benefit
Every extra option on a support page is a decision a supporter has to make while their attention is already leaving. A page that offers a tip, a commission, a shop, and a membership in equal weight asks the visitor to do product research.
thx.so keeps the primary action singular and puts everything else one scroll below it. You still get memberships, posts, goals, and a shop — they just don't compete with the thank-you.
What you should measure after switching
Track three numbers for a month: unique page views, checkout starts, and completed payments. The ratio between the last two is your checkout health, and it is the only number a platform change can move quickly.
If completion climbs and average amount holds, the switch paid for itself. If it doesn't, keep the page that wins — you'll have lost nothing but a month of running two links.
FAQ
Questions people ask first.
Can I run Ko-fi and thx.so at the same time?
Yes, and it's the sane way to evaluate a switch. Nothing is exclusive — put both links out and compare completion rates over a month.
Does thx.so support PayPal?
Payments run through Stripe, which covers cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and local methods Stripe supports in your region. PayPal is not a payout route.
Can I sell commissions?
Yes — list a commission slot as a shop product with a limited quantity, and collect the brief through the order note.
Do you take a cut of shop sales?
The free tier adds 0% on top of Stripe's processing fee for tips and shop orders alike. Paid plans add features rather than change the rate.
What happens to my supporters' data?
Supporter emails and messages sent through thx.so are yours to export. We don't sell them, rent them, or market to them behind your back.