A Patreon alternative for yoga teachers
Happy Yogi is a platform where yoga teachers publish classes, videos and updates on a profile that students follow, and take payment for classes and video collections. Patreon is a membership platform where creators share content with paying supporters. Teachers who record videos often look at both, and the difference comes down to what else you teach.
Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
If your main offering is recorded content for an audience you already have, Patreon is a well-known way to charge a monthly membership. If you also teach in person, online and one to one, Happy Yogi keeps those classes and your videos together, so students find everything you offer in one place.
What Patreon does well
Patreon is built around recurring memberships. Creators set tiers, share posts and media with members, and many fans already know how Patreon works. It suits a teacher with an established following who wants to offer a monthly membership for ongoing content. Patreon charges a platform fee on creator earnings, which for creators joining from August 2025 is a flat 10%, and payment processing is charged on top. Creators on older plans may have different rates.
What Happy Yogi offers yoga teachers
Classes alongside videos.
Patreon has no class listings or booking. Happy Yogi lists your in-person and online classes with their time, place or link, so students can see when to practice with you.
Private class requests.
Students send a request from your profile and it reaches you by email.
Video collections you can sell.
Group videos into collections and list them for sale, or keep them free for followers.
A yoga audience.
Students arrive on Happy Yogi to find yoga teachers, and your followers are notified when you post.
Direct payment.
Class payments go straight to your own account, and students can pay without an account.
Happy Yogi and Patreon side by side
| Feature | Happy Yogi | Patreon |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Independent yoga teachers | Creators of all kinds |
| Pricing | Free to join. 2.5% of each class payment and 10% of collection sales | Platform fee on earnings plus payment processing |
| In-person and online class listings | Yes | No |
| Private class requests | Yes, sent by email | No |
| Sell video collections | Yes | Posts and membership tiers |
| Recurring memberships | Coming soon | Yes |
| Students follow teachers | Yes | Yes, as members and followers |
Which one suits you
Choose Patreon if a monthly membership for recorded content is your main plan and you already have people ready to subscribe. Choose Happy Yogi if you teach classes and want your videos, class schedule and private requests on one profile. Some teachers use Patreon for a membership and Happy Yogi for their classes and collections.
Last reviewed October 2026. Features and pricing change, so check each provider for current details.
Frequently asked questions
Does Happy Yogi offer monthly memberships like Patreon?
Not yet. Teachers sell video collections and take payment for classes.
Can I sell videos on Happy Yogi?
Yes. Group videos into collections, set a price and list them on your profile.
How much does Happy Yogi cost?
Joining is free. Happy Yogi takes 2.5% of each class payment and 10% of collection sales.
Can I keep my Patreon?
Yes. Many teachers run both and link between them.
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