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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (100.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Patreon
Star Rating
(61)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PatreonPodia
Star Rating
(22)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (100.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Podia excels in ease of use with a score of 9.9, making it highly accessible for beginners, while Patreon, with a score of 8.3, is noted for having a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that Podia's email marketing features, such as automated email responses and high-volume sending, are robust and user-friendly, whereas Patreon lacks comprehensive email management tools, which can limit user engagement.
- G2 users highlight Podia's superior customer support, scoring 9.2, compared to Patreon's 7.8, indicating that users feel more supported and valued when using Podia.
- Users on G2 appreciate Podia's all-in-one dashboard that simplifies content management and analytics, while reviewers note that Patreon’s dashboard can be less intuitive and harder to navigate.
- Reviewers say that Podia's subscription management features are seamless, allowing for easy upselling and renewals, which is a significant advantage over Patreon, where users report challenges in managing subscription tiers.
- Users report that Podia offers better customization options for content creation, including drag-and-drop tools and customizable templates, while Patreon’s content creation tools are seen as more limited and less flexible.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Patreon
No pricing availablePodia
Free
Free
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- Create a beautiful website with an easy no-code website builder
- Unlimited free and paid community plans
- 1 digital download
Free Trial
Patreon
No trial information availablePodia
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.0
53
8.8
17
Ease of Use
8.3
54
9.7
17
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.0
8
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.3
8
Quality of Support
7.8
43
8.6
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
8
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
51
8.3
14
Features by Category
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Reporting & Analytics
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Generative AI
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Agentic AI - Email Marketing
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Content Creation
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Optimization
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Logistics
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Order Management
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Products & Plans
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Pricing
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Revenue Management
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Community Building
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Customer Analytics
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Customizations
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Growth
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Content
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Support
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Patreon and Podia are categorized as Owned Media
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Patreon
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Podia
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
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Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
39.0%
Entertainment
8.5%
Online Media
6.8%
Writing and Editing
5.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
5.1%
Other
35.6%
Professional Training & Coaching
14.3%
Marketing and Advertising
14.3%
Publishing
9.5%
Design
9.5%
Computer Software
9.5%
Other
42.9%
Discussions
What is wrong with patreon?
1 Comment
JF
Occasionally it will flag completely normal posts with no sexual content as porn. On the one hand, since I really hate porn/erotica, I appreciate this strict...Read more
Does it cost money to set up a patreon?
1 Comment
LS
I paid nothing to set up my Patreon. The most challenging part was finding several people to pay me enough to make it worth my time/effort. Read more
Patreon has no more discussions with answers
What is Podia used for?
1 Comment
MM
To share your passion/knowledge with the world!
An amazing all in one creator tool that helps you market, connect, and sell your digital products and...Read more
Is podia a good platform?
1 Comment
FC
A quite good platform. The pb is the accounting part (invoices not really 100% compliant) and the ordering is quite bad (upsell not visible, pricing not...Read more
Podia has no more discussions with answers
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