For creators selling their own products, LiveSync wins on bundled features and fees: $29/mo with 0% on your sales, plus forms, a Contacts CRM and email broadcasts included. Ko-fi (Free, $8/mo Gold, 0% Gold, 5% free shops) is best for hobbyists collecting tips with the occasional sale.
| Feature | LiveSync | Ko-fi |
|---|---|---|
| Link-in-bio store | ✓ | ~ |
| Digital products | ✓ | ✓ |
| Forms & lead capture | ✓ | ✕ |
| Contacts CRM | ✓ | ✕ |
| Email broadcasts | ✓ | ✕ |
| Bookings | ✓ | ~ |
| Courses & memberships | ✓ | ✕ |
| 0% fee on own sales | ✓ | ~ |
| Starting price | $29/mo | Free, $8/mo Gold |
| Fee on own sales | 0% | 0% Gold, 5% free shops |
✓ included · ~ partial or higher tier · ✕ not offered
Ko-fi takes 5% of every sale on the tier most creators start on. LiveSync charges 0% on your own sales — you only pay the flat $29/mo. Here's the gap as you grow:
| Your sales | Ko-fi fee | LiveSync fee |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000/mo in sales | $50/mo ($600/yr) | $0 |
| $5,000/mo in sales | $250/mo ($3,000/yr) | $0 |
| $10,000/mo in sales | $500/mo ($6,000/yr) | $0 |
Payment processing (≈2.9% + 30¢) applies on both platforms and is excluded here. Figures use Ko-fi's headline 5% rate as of June 2026.
Ko-fi is great for tips. When you're ready to actually sell and grow an audience, LiveSync gives you the storefront, CRM and email Ko-fi doesn't. Ko-fi remains a solid pick if you're hobbyists collecting tips with the occasional sale.
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