Gumroad vs Ko-fi: which does AI recommend?

Since May 31 · · ChatGPT and Google AI Mode

Based on 44 AI answers that name bothReviewed by

How we measure

tends to be favored for lower fees; when both brands are named, answers list first more often.

Head to head

Listed first when AI names both

GumroadGumroad: 34%Ko-fiKo-fi: 66% (Ko-fi leads)

Recommended when named

GumroadGumroad: 50%
Ko-fiKo-fi: 92%

AI recommends Ko-fi for

  • Lowest payout fees Almost always

Topic by topic

Gumroad mentioned more1

Gumroad mentioned more

Topics with a ranking for Gumroad only10

Topics with a ranking for Ko-fi only2

What people ask AI about Gumroad and Ko-fi

leads on questions about which creator site has the lowest payout fees.

Gumroad listed firstKo-fi listed first
  1. Which creator site has the lowest payout fees?Ko-fi almost always first
  2. What is the best free e-commerce platform for solo creators?Gumroad listed first: 67%Ko-fi listed first: 33%Gumroad often first

Who AI mentions first

Gumroad listed firstKo-fi listed first
  1. MayGumroad listed first: 0%Ko-fi listed first: 100%
  2. JunGumroad listed first: 42%Ko-fi listed first: 58%
  3. JulGumroad listed first: 50%Ko-fi listed first: 50%
  4. AugGumroad listed first: 10%Ko-fi listed first: 90%
  5. SepGumroad listed first: 29%Ko-fi listed first: 71%
  6. OctGumroad listed first: 50%Ko-fi listed first: 50%
  7. Nov, so farGumroad listed first: 100%Ko-fi listed first: 0%
  • ChatGPTGumroad listed first: 31%Ko-fi listed first: 69%
  • Google AI ModeGumroad listed first: 39%Ko-fi listed first: 61%

Other brands AI mentions

and appear in many of these answers; appears in about half.

BrandMentioned in
  1. Patreon55%
  2. Payhip43%
  3. Buy Me a Coffee36%
  4. Substack25%
  5. Fourthwall23%
  6. Lemon Squeezy18%
  7. Shopify18%
  8. Stripe16%
  9. OnlyFans11%
  10. Podia11%
  11. Big Cartel9%
  12. Etsy9%

Gumroad vs Ko-fi: common questions

Is Gumroad better than Ko-fi?
Ko-fi tends to be favored for lower fees; when both brands are named, answers list Ko-fi first more often.
What are the alternatives to Gumroad and Ko-fi?
Buy Me a Coffee and Substack appear in many of these answers; Patreon appears in about half.
When is Ko-fi the better pick?
AI usually lists Ko-fi first for: Lowest payout fees.

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