Flattr

Name: Flattr
Price: 5%

Discontinued

Last updated 2026-03-15 · Update this page

Historical record. This platform is discontinued and should not be treated as an active option.

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.

You are viewing: Flattr

Goal: Funding. Model: Donations. Status: Historical.

Should you use this?

Best for: Maintainers with an audience who want recurring or one-off supporter funding.
Not ideal for: Projects that need institutional grants, issue bounties, or guaranteed revenue.
Why choose it: Flattr was a micro-donation platform that let users support multiple creators through one subscription or one-off donations.
Watch out for: Success depends on visibility, trust, and sponsor conversion.
Setup effort: Review setup requirements
Fees: Flattr historically charged a 5% fee, but the service is now discontinued.
Last verified: 2026-03-15
Sources: Source 1

Goal Funding

Model Donations

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Publishing

Official website	Visit official website
Verification	Unverified
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.