Flattr

Discontinued Unverified

Last updated 2026-03-15 · Update this page

Discontinued. This listing is kept in OSS.Fund for reference, but the platform no longer appears active.

Flattr popularized the idea of bundling support for many online creators into one recurring micro-donation flow, then distributing those funds based on user engagement or explicit support. The service is now discontinued, but it remains a historically important example of pooled recurring support for creators and open projects.

Area Funding

Category Donations

Tags

Publishing

Official website	https://flattr.com/
X	@flattr
Organization	Corporation
Open source status	Closed source
Platform technology	Closed source micro-donation platform
Monetization model	Single subscription, shared between as many receivers
Payment methods	Historical support for card payments and platform-managed payouts
Platform fees	Flattr historically charged a 5% fee, but the service is now discontinued.
User activity	Flattr's own site now says the service no longer exists after 14 years.
Evidence	https://flattr.com/