Patreon vs Volusion
A side-by-side look at Patreon and Volusion. On our scoring, Patreon comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | VolusionAll-in-one | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 3.8/5 | 3.5/5 |
| User rating | 4 | 3.5 |
| Reviews | 1,480 | 610 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | $35/mo |
| Pricing model | no monthly fee, percentage of income | Personal plan, per month |
| Transaction fees | 8–12% of monthly income (plus processing) | 0% (processing applies) |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Fully hosted (SaaS) | Fully hosted (SaaS) |
| Free trial | Free to start | 14 days |
| Staff accounts | Team access | By plan |
| Product limit | N/A (membership tiers) | Tiered (100 to unlimited) |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Patreon-managed (cards, PayPal) | Volusion Payments + others |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Creator page styling | Theme library |
| App marketplace | Apps & integrations | Limited integrations |
| Multi-currency | Yes | No |
| Multi-language | No | No |
| POS included | No | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | No | Yes |
| Built-in blog | Yes | No |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | No | Yes |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | No |
| Support channels | Help center, email, creator support | Phone, chat, email |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Patreon?
Patreon is the default home for recurring fan memberships, with tiers, gated posts, and a community layer that keeps supporters engaged. Its fees plus payment processing take a real bite, and discovery on-platform is weak.
Best for: Creators building recurring membership income
Read the full Patreon reviewWhy pick Volusion?
Volusion is one of the oldest hosted carts and still ships with solid built-in inventory and reporting tools. Its lack of a native blog, dated themes, and bandwidth-based limits make it feel behind the times.
Best for: Small catalogs wanting built-in analytics
Read the full Volusion review