Patreon vs Uscreen
Patreon and Uscreen are both creator monetization tools. Patreon is aimed at creators, while Uscreen is aimed at creators and small businesses. Only Patreon has a free plan.
Memberships for creators
Video membership platform with branded mobile and TV apps for creators
| Pricing | Free | Paid · $49 |
| Starting price | Not published | $49/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Built for | Creators | Creators, Small businesses |
| Platforms | web, ios, android | web, ios, android |
| Country | US · 2013 | US · 2014 |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose Patreon if
Creators with an existing audience who want a trusted membership platform without building infrastructure.
- Largest audience familiar with paying creators
- Handles payments and sales tax
- Discord and video features
Look elsewhere if: Creators who want to own the site and relationship (Ghost, Memberful) or minimal fees (Ko-fi).
Choose Uscreen if
Video-first creators and studios with a few hundred or more paying members who want their own branded streaming apps.
- Creators own the brand, the apps and the member relationship
- Video, live, community and apps in one platform
- No per-subscriber fee on the Starter plan
Look elsewhere if: Course creators who need funnels and email marketing (Kajabi) or hobby creators starting from zero (Patreon).
Patreon vs Uscreen pricing
Patreon
- Free to start$0Create a page and offer free membership
- Platform fee10%/of earningsPlus payment processing, conversion, payout fees
Uscreen
- Starter$49/moMonthly only; up to 100 subscribers, no subscriber fee
- Growth$199/mo$149/mo billed annually; +$1.99 per subscriber, unlimited members
- App Essentials$499/mo$449/mo billed annually; +$0.99 per subscriber, iOS and Android apps
- CustomCustomQuoted; adds TV apps, community DMs and challenges
Patreon · Key features
- Membership tiers with monthly or per-post billing
- Posts, audio, video, polls and community chats
- Discord integration for tier-based roles
- Digital product sales (Commerce)
- Analytics, payouts and tax handling
- Mobile apps and creator discovery
Cons
- Percentage fees are higher than alternatives
- Limited design and branding
- Platform controls the relationship
Uscreen · Key features
- Branded video storefront with catalogue, playlists and comments
- Native live streaming with real-time chat and reminders
- Subscriptions, free trials, bundles and one-off purchases
- Branded iOS and Android apps with push notifications
- TV apps on Custom plans for living-room viewing
- Community channels with public and private spaces
Cons
- Per-subscriber fees add up as membership grows
- Apps require the $449+ App Essentials tier
- Weaker course and email marketing tools than Kajabi
Patreon vs Uscreen: FAQ
Do Patreon and Uscreen have a free plan?
Patreon has a free plan. Uscreen has no free plan, a 14-day free trial.
Which is better for small businesses, Patreon or Uscreen?
Uscreen lists small businesses as a core audience, while Patreon is aimed more at creators.