Overlabels ♥ Ko-fi
Why we chose Ko-fi as our first external integration - and why we think you should use it too.
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Ko-fi is amazing because it's a proper platform
It has a donation page, supporter history, multiple payment methods, guest checkout, privacy, and most importantly a clean webhook that lets Overlabels turn any of those events into alerts.
PayPal is just a payment processor pretending to be a streamer tool.
Why not just use PayPal directly?
- Exposes your real name and email. PayPal shows your legal name to everyone who sends you money. Ko-fi keeps your identity private.
- No guest checkout. Not everyone has PayPal. Ko-fi supports guest checkout - your viewers can donate with a card.
- No webhook API. PayPal's IPN/webhook system is enterprise-grade complexity. Ko-fi gives you a simple webhook URL that just works.
- Chargeback risk on F&F. Friends & Family payments have zero seller protection. If someone disputes the donation transaction, you will always lose.
What makes Ko-fi great for streamers
- Guest checkout. Your viewers don't need a Ko-fi account or even a PayPal account. They can donate with any credit or debit card.
- Multiple payment methods. PayPal, Stripe, Apple Pay, Google Pay - Ko-fi accepts them all. Connect Stripe and your donors don't even need PayPal.
- Instant payouts. No holding period, no waiting 21 days for your money. No platform holding period.
- Your own branded page. A clean, customizable donation page at ko-fi.com/yourname. Way nicer than a raw PayPal.me link.
- Webhook integration. Ko-fi sends a webhook on every donation - that's how Overlabels fires your alerts and updates your overlay controls in real time.
- Privacy. Ko-fi never shows your real name or email to donors. Your identity stays private unless you choose to share it.
Ready to connect Ko-fi to your overlays? Sign up at ko-fi.com, then head to your Ko-fi integration settings to connect.