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Head-to-head · Podcast Monetization Platforms

Onion Podcasts vs Patreon

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Onion Podcasts #4 in Podcast Monetization Platforms 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Onion Podcasts
Patreon #8 in Podcast Monetization Platforms 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Patreon

Onion Podcasts leads on 0 checks, Patreon on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOnion Podcasts · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresOnion Podcasts · 3 of 4

Onion Podcasts scores higher on our rubric for podcast monetization platforms: 8.8 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Onion Podcasts is the better fit for creators wanting free hosting and paid feeds. Patreon is the better fit for creators wanting memberships and community.

  • Onion Podcasts fits best

    Creators wanting free hosting and paid feeds

  • Patreon fits best

    Creators wanting memberships and community

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Side by side

Feature Onion Podcasts 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Patreon 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.3
Ranking #4 in Podcast Monetization Platforms #8 in Podcast Monetization Platforms
Best for Creators wanting free hosting and paid feeds Creators wanting memberships and community
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs, Community Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 3 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Onion Podcasts 3/4 · Patreon 0/4
Premium episodes ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Private podcast feeds ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Community tools ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Listener donations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Transaction fee Not checked yet 10 %
Member limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free hosting with open RSS distribution
  • Stripe subscription tiers and private RSS feeds
  • Premium extras, comments, and polls for communities
  • Membership tiers support creator-defined pricing and benefits.
  • Podcast RSS distribution includes Spotify integration and synced feeds.
  • Combines gated posts, video, livestreaming, chats, and email tools.
Cons
  • Creator and listener apps are limited to web and Android
  • Monetization depends on creators setting up Stripe tiers
  • Advanced hosting options are not shown in the published plan
  • The standard platform fee is 10% for newer creator pages.
  • Additional payment processing, conversion, payout, and tax fees apply.
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of creators seeking only podcast monetization.
Our verdict

Onion Podcasts combines podcast hosting, distribution, listening, and monetization in one platform. It is designed for creators who want to publish shows through open RSS feeds while offering paid subscription tiers, premium content, and…

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Patreon is a web and mobile platform for creators who want to earn from memberships, one-time purchases, and exclusive content. It fits podcasters building a direct relationship with listeners, especially those who also want community…

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  1. Onion PodcastsPodcast Monetization Platforms 8.8Free plan
  2. PatreonPodcast Monetization Platforms 8.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Onion Podcasts — where it wins

    • Free hosting with open RSS distribution
    • Stripe subscription tiers and private RSS feeds
    • Premium extras, comments, and polls for communities

    Where it doesn't

    • Creator and listener apps are limited to web and Android
    • Monetization depends on creators setting up Stripe tiers
    • Advanced hosting options are not shown in the published plan

  • Patreon — where it wins

    • Membership tiers support creator-defined pricing and benefits.
    • Podcast RSS distribution includes Spotify integration and synced feeds.
    • Combines gated posts, video, livestreaming, chats, and email tools.

    Where it doesn't

    • The standard platform fee is 10% for newer creator pages.
    • Additional payment processing, conversion, payout, and tax fees apply.
    • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of creators seeking only podcast monetization.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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