> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://blog.throne.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Is Throne Free for Creators? What Creators Pay vs What Fans Pay - URL: https://blog.throne.com/is-throne-free-for-creators/ - Published: 2026-10-15T17:17:58.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-15T17:17:58.000Z - Author: Rose Barwick - Tags: Throne Tips **Quick answer:** Yes, Throne is free for creators. Creators don't pay fees to use Throne. There are no sign-up fees, subscriptions, or premium tiers. Fans cover the checkout fees and see every fee before they pay. --- Most creator tools come with a catch: a monthly plan, a cut of every tip, or a "pro" tier that unlocks the one feature you actually need. So before you share a wishlist link, it's fair to ask what it costs you. Here's the straight answer, for creators and for fans. ## Is Throne Really Free for Creators? Yes. Creators don't pay fees to use Throne. Making a wishlist, adding gifts from any store, sharing your link, and receiving gifts are all free. There are no sign-up fees, subscriptions, or premium tiers to unlock. ## Do Creators Ever Pay Anything on Throne? Only in a few cases: - **Small payouts.** Payouts under $30 have a $2 fee, refunded if the payout fails or is returned. Standard payouts of $30 or more to US and international bank accounts are free. - **Cancelling a crowdfund early.** If you cancel a crowdfunded gift before it's fully funded, the one-time service fee is deducted before the funds move to your Balance. That's it. No monthly bill, and no cut taken from the gifts your fans send you. Even the small-payout fee is rare: about 9 in 10 Throne payouts in the last 30 days were $30 or more, so they carried no Throne fee at all. ## What Fees Do Fans Pay on Throne? Fans pay a service fee and a payment processing fee at checkout. Both are shown before they confirm, so there are no surprises. | What the fan gifts | Throne service fee | | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------- | | Partner Store products (US, UK, CA, DE, NL, IT, ES, FR, AU, MX, SE) | 0% | | Physical gifts shipped by Throne | 7% | | Cash Gifts, Direct Credit, and payout items | 9.75% | | Crowdfunded payout items | 9.75%, one time, on the full goal | Payment processing is added on top: 2.9% + $0.30 USD for physical and non-payout items, and a small processing fee for payout and Direct Credit items. Payments not made in USD add 1% for currency conversion. You'll find the full fee breakdown in the [Throne Help Center](https://help.throne.com/en/articles/15606045-what-fees-are-paid-at-checkout?ref=blog.throne.com). ## Why Do Fans Pay the Fees Instead of Creators? Because a gift should feel like a gift. When a fan sends you something, you get the whole thing, not a version with a cut taken out. It also keeps things clear for fans. They see the exact total before they pay, so nobody's guessing. And with a 0% service fee on Partner Store products, the total stays close to the price on your wishlist, which makes it easier to say yes. ## Does a Free Wishlist Mean Less Protection? No. Free on Throne doesn't mean bare bones. - **Chargeback protection.** If a fan disputes a gift, Throne handles it and you never pay anything back. More in [What Happens When a Fan Files a Chargeback?](https://blog.throne.com/wishlist-gift-chargeback/) - **Private by default.** Fans never see your address, delivery name, or any delivery details. - **Direct bank payouts.** Your Balance goes straight to your bank in any of 130+ countries, usually in your own currency. More in [How to Get Paid From Your Wishlist Outside the US](https://blog.throne.com/wishlist-payouts-outside-us/). ## The Bottom Line Throne is free for creators. Fans cover the checkout fees, see every fee before they pay, and you get your gifts in full. The only fees you might see are small, rare, and listed up front. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Is Throne free for creators?** Yes. Creators don't pay fees to use Throne. There are no sign-up fees, subscriptions, or premium tiers. **Who pays the fees on Throne?** Fans pay the checkout fees, and they see every fee before they pay. **Are Throne payouts free?** Standard payouts to US and international bank accounts are free. Payouts under $30 have a $2 fee, refunded if the payout fails or is returned. **Does Throne take a cut of my gifts?** No. Fans cover the checkout fees, so creators receive their gifts in full. --- Ready to build yours? [Start Your Wishlist](https://throne.com/?ref=blog.throne.com)