Patreon

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Patreon is a company in social networks and media platforms founded in 2,013^[1] and based in San Francisco, California^[1].

“Build a community, share exclusive work, and turn your passion into a thriving business with Patreon.”^[2]

Founded: 2,0133 Nov 2026
Employees: 201-500
Sources: 44 sites

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Each with its fit to Patreon, from 0 to 100%: how close it is in what it does, its industry, the distinctive parts both public maps hold, and size and region. 85% and above is a direct peer, 70 to 85 close, 60 to 70 related; under 65 is left out, so there may be few. Open a row for its breakdown.

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BlueskyCompany · Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers · United States
Company · Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers · United States

Very close in what it does · Same industry · 8 distinctive shared parts · Same countryWhy 74%

Component	Match	Weight	Adds
What it doesHow close what it says it does reads to Patreon's, against an ordinary organization.	85%	60%	+51.3
IndustrySame industry	59%	30%	+17.8
Shared parts8 distinctive parts on both public maps.	60%	5%	+3.0
Size & regionCountry same · size different · model different.	44%	5%	+2.2
Fit			74%

Fit = Σ weight × match over the components known for both, the weights re-scaled to 100%. Unknown is left out, never counted as a difference.

73%

SubstackCompany · Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers · United States

Company · Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers · United States

Substack is the app for independent voices: a free newsletter, video, and podcast hosting platform with paid subscriptions built in.

Close in what it does · Same industry · 10 distinctive shared parts · Same country and sizeWhy 73%

Component	Match	Weight	Adds
What it doesHow close what it says it does reads to Patreon's, against an ordinary organization.	65%	60%	+38.8
IndustrySame industry	88%	30%	+26.4
Shared parts10 distinctive parts on both public maps.	100%	5%	+5.0
Size & regionCountry same · size similar · model different.	56%	5%	+2.8
Fit			73%

Fit = Σ weight × match over the components known for both, the weights re-scaled to 100%. Unknown is left out, never counted as a difference.

People: 51-200
Parts: 27

73%

YouTubeCompany · Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers · United States

Company · Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers · United States

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Close in what it does · Same industry · 7 distinctive shared parts · Same countryWhy 73%

Component	Match	Weight	Adds
What it doesHow close what it says it does reads to Patreon's, against an ordinary organization.	66%	60%	+39.7
IndustrySame industry	88%	30%	+26.4
Shared parts7 distinctive parts on both public maps.	53%	5%	+2.7
Size & regionCountry same · size different · model same.	78%	5%	+3.9
Fit			73%

Fit = Σ weight × match over the components known for both, the weights re-scaled to 100%. Unknown is left out, never counted as a difference.

People: 1000+
Parts: 28

67%

GoodreadsCompany · Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers · United States

Company · Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers · United States

Find and read more books you’ll love, and keep track of the books you want to read. Be part of the world’s largest community of book lovers on Goodreads.

Same industry · 6 distinctive shared parts · Same countryWhy 67%

Component	Match	Weight	Adds
What it doesHow close what it says it does reads to Patreon's, against an ordinary organization.	59%	60%	+35.7
IndustrySame industry	88%	30%	+26.4
Shared parts6 distinctive parts on both public maps.	59%	5%	+2.9
Size & regionCountry same · size not known for both · model different.	50%	5%	+2.5
Fit			67%

Fit = Σ weight × match over the components known for both, the weights re-scaled to 100%. Unknown is left out, never counted as a difference.

Parts: 17

66%

PinterestCompany · Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers · United States

Company · Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers · United States

Pinterest is an American social media service for publishing and discovery of information in the form of digital pinboards. This includes recipes, home, style, motivation, and inspiration on the Internet using image sharing.

Same industry · 8 distinctive shared parts · Same countryWhy 66%

Component	Match	Weight	Adds
What it doesHow close what it says it does reads to Patreon's, against an ordinary organization.	54%	60%	+32.1
IndustrySame industry	88%	30%	+26.4
Shared parts8 distinctive parts on both public maps.	68%	5%	+3.4
Size & regionCountry same · size different · model same.	78%	5%	+3.9
Fit			66%

Fit = Σ weight × match over the components known for both, the weights re-scaled to 100%. Unknown is left out, never counted as a difference.

People: 5,265 full-time (2025-12-31)
Parts: 27

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