# ZeroCut vs Ko-fi — Built for Live Streaming, Not Storefronts

> Compare ZeroCut and Ko-fi. Both let you accept donations with 0% fees, but ZeroCut is built for streamers with live alerts, OBS integration, and Discord support.

- Canonical page: https://zerocut.gg/compare/ko-fi
- Markdown version: https://zerocut.gg/compare/ko-fi.md

## Ko-fi wants to be your storefront. We just want to get you paid.

Tip jars don't need to be this complicated.

Ko-fi started as a tipping platform and grew into memberships, shops, and commissions. If you want an all-in-one creator store, Ko-fi handles that. If you want a fast donation page with live streaming alerts, OBS browser sources, and a Discord bot that manages your community — that's where ZeroCut lives.

## Feature comparison

| Feature | ZeroCut | Ko-fi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Platform Fee | 0% | 0% tips, 5% shops |
| Pricing Model | From $20 lifetime | Free + $6/mo Gold |
| Live Stream Alerts | Yes | No |
| OBS Integration | Yes | No |
| Custom Domains | Yes | Gold only |
| Discord Integration | Yes | Limited |
| Memberships | No | Yes |
| Digital Shop | No | Yes |
| Commissions | No | Yes |

## Pricing model

- **Ko-fi: Free + $6/month Gold.** Basic donations are free. Gold unlocks custom domains and removes branding. Shops take 5%.
- **ZeroCut: From $20 one-time.** Streaming alerts, donation pages, and analytics are included. Premium adds custom domains and branding for $50 once.

Prices and competitor details can change. Verify current pricing and capabilities with each provider.

## Where ZeroCut differs

1. **Built for live streaming.** OBS browser sources, custom donation alerts, real-time event feed. Ko-fi wasn't built for this — ZeroCut was.
2. **No feature tiers to navigate.** Donation pages, alerts, and analytics are available without adding another monthly plan.
3. **Discord that actually integrates.** Automatic role assignment for donors, live notifications in your server, and a bot that manages it all. Not just a webhook.

## Honest fit

### Use Ko-fi when

- You sell digital products and need a shop alongside donations
- You want to offer memberships and recurring support tiers
- You don't stream live and just need a simple tip page

### Use ZeroCut when

- You stream live and need OBS alerts and browser sources
- Your Discord community is central to your brand
- You want a clean donation experience without the storefront stuff

## Learn more

- [ZeroCut features](https://zerocut.gg/docs/features.md)
- [ZeroCut pricing and product overview](https://zerocut.gg/index.md)
- [Create an account](https://zerocut.gg/sign-in.md)