Ko‑fi is a monetization platform that offers creators such features as receiving one-off donations/tips, building a monthly membership income, setting a crowdfunding goal, selling digital or physical products, getting donation messages while streaming with Ko-fi Stream Alerts, and offering commissions or requests. Creators pay a 5% platform fee with Ko-fi Free, but can also choose Ko-fi Gold ($6p/m) and pay 0% platform fees.