Patreon vs RedCircle:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Patreon had more branded searches than RedCircle among podcast monetisation platforms worldwide. Patreon had about 3.4 million branded searches, while RedCircle had 91,500. Patreon made up 92.6% of all podcast monetisation platform searches we track, and RedCircle accounted for 2.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about podcast monetisation platforms, Patreon appeared in four of the five answers and RedCircle in one. Patreon was mentioned before RedCircle in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Patreon, about 37 searches for every 1 for RedCircle
Who does AI mention more?
Patreon, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, RedCircle in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Patreon, named ahead of RedCircle in 4 of 4 answers
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Top podcast monetisation platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Patreon was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. RedCircle was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Patreon was listed before RedCircle in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Patreon4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Spotify for Creators4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Supercast4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Apple Podcasts Subscriptions4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Supporting Cast3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
RedCircle1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Acast1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which podcast monetisation platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best podcast monetisation platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best podcast monetisation platform for earning subscription income?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“podcast subscription platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sell podcast subscriptions”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Patreon or RedCircle more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Patreon and RedCircle by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven podcast monetisation platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Patreon, RedCircle. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Patreon | Spotify for Creators | RedCircle | Acast | Supercast | Supporting Cast | Apple Podcasts Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 93.1% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.92% | 0.23% | 0.04% | 0.08% |
| Nov 2025 | 93.7% | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.93% | 0.18% | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 93.9% | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.76% | 0.18% | 0.04% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 94% | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.62% | 0.19% | 0.04% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 92.8% | 3% | 3.1% | 0.75% | 0.22% | 0.04% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 93.3% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.76% | 0.18% | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 92.2% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 0.75% | 0.22% | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 93.5% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.62% | 0.19% | 0.03% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 93.9% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.62% | 0.19% | 0.04% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 92.8% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 0.61% | 0.18% | 0.07% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 93.9% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.62% | 0.15% | 0.08% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 92.6% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 0.75% | 0.18% | 0.12% | 0.08% |
How has the Patreon and RedCircle comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Patreon was ahead of RedCircle in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Patreon’s share of searches among podcast monetisation platforms worldwide moved from 93.1% to 92.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 3.4M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RedCircle’s share of searches among podcast monetisation platforms worldwide moved from 3.1% to 2.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 111K to 91.5K.
How did search popularity change for podcast monetisation platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Patreon lost share of searches among podcast monetisation platforms worldwide, from 93.9% to 92.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for RedCircle worldwide fell 17.9% over 12 measured months, from 111K to 91.5K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Patreon’s and RedCircle’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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