Guide 2026
Guides for streamers in Europe
Just starting out or switching donation tools? These guides explain, topic by topic, how to receive donations during your streams, show alerts in OBS, choose a platform and understand the fees. Every guide is written for streamers across the EU; the country table lists the payment methods and currency of each country.
Getting started
- Donation platform for streamersReceive donations on Twitch, YouTube, Kick and TikTok with a free donation page, OBS alerts and a 3.5% DonoLink fee, with no subscription.
- Make money streamingHow do streamers make money? Donations, subscriptions, Bits, ads and sponsors on Twitch, YouTube, Kick and TikTok, and what you actually keep.
- Make money on TwitchHow to make money on Twitch: subscriptions, Bits, ads, sponsors and direct donations. What each source pays and what works from your very first stream.
- Make money on TikTokHow to make money on TikTok: LIVE gifts, Creator Rewards, subscriptions, brand deals and direct donations, with the requirements and what you really keep.
- Make money on YouTubeHow to make money on YouTube: the Partner Program, Super Chat, memberships, sponsors and direct donations, with the thresholds you need to reach.
- Start streamingStart streaming on Twitch, YouTube, Kick or TikTok: gear, OBS, your first scene, consistency, and when to add donations and alerts.
Comparisons and switching
- TipeeeStream alternativeLooking for a TipeeeStream alternative? Compare fees, OBS alerts and payments. DonoLink: 3.5% per donation, no subscription, history import.
- Streamlabs donations alternativeAn alternative to Streamlabs donations: donation page, OBS alerts and Stripe payments, 3.5% per donation and no subscription. Works with Streamlabs Desktop.
- Ko-fi alternative for streamersKo-fi or DonoLink for your stream? Compare fees, OBS alerts and payments. DonoLink: donation page, 3.5% per donation, no subscription.
- StreamElements alternativeSEPay, the StreamElements tipping payment service, is ending. Switch to DonoLink: donation page, OBS alerts, history import and 3.5% per donation.
- Donation platforms comparedTipeeeStream, Streamlabs, StreamElements, Ko-fi or DonoLink: compare fees, payments, OBS alerts and history import to pick your donation platform.
- Import your donation historySwitch tools without starting over: import your donations from TipeeeStream, Streamlabs, StreamElements, Ko-fi or a CSV file into DonoLink.
By streaming platform
- Receive donations on TwitchHow to receive donations on Twitch: create a donation link, add it to your panels and show alerts in OBS. Free, with a 3.5% fee per donation.
- Donations during YouTube live streamsReceive donations during YouTube live streams alongside Super Chat: donation link, OBS alerts and Stripe payments. 3.5% per donation, no subscription.
- Donations during TikTok LIVEReceive donations during TikTok LIVE alongside gifts: donation link, QR code and OBS alerts. 3.5% per donation, no subscription.
- Receive donations on KickAdd a donation link to your Kick channel and show donations, follows and subscriptions in OBS. 3.5% per donation, no subscription.
- Donation link in your bioAdd a donation link to your Instagram, TikTok, X or YouTube bio. A clear, mobile-first donation page with no account needed for your fans.
- Instagram Live donationsHow to receive donations during Instagram Live: link in bio, story link sticker, QR code and alerts when you stream from software.
- Facebook Live donationsReceive donations during your Facebook Live: link in the description and comments, QR code and OBS alerts. No account needed for your fans.
- PS5 and Xbox stream donationsStreaming from a PS5 or Xbox? Receive donations and show alerts with Lightstream Studio or with a capture card and OBS.
- Multistream donationsStreaming to Twitch, YouTube, Kick and TikTok at once? One donation link, one alert in OBS and a single shared history.
For every kind of creator
- Donations for VTubersA donation page for VTubers: transparent alerts over your avatar, text-to-speech, moderation and a page name instead of your real name.
- Creator support pageYouTubers, podcasters, artists: a free support page to receive donations from fans, with a link, QR code and messages. 3.5% per donation.
- Donations for live musiciansLive musicians: receive donations and song requests with subtle alerts that never cut your music. 3.5% per donation with DonoLink.
Alerts, overlays and tools
- OBS donation alertsAdd donation alerts to OBS Studio or Streamlabs Desktop: image, sound, text-to-speech and donation goal. One-click setup, free.
- Free streamer toolsThe free tools a streamer needs: donation page, OBS alerts, goal, chat, leaderboard, QR code and Stream Deck. No subscription.
- Text-to-speech donationsHave donation messages read aloud live: text-to-speech, minimum amount, anti-spam and profanity filter. Free with DonoLink.
- Donation goal overlayShow a donation goal in OBS: title, target amount, a live progress bar and a start date. Free with your DonoLink donation page.
- Top donors leaderboardShow your top donors on your page and in OBS: by day, week, month or all time. Thank your most loyal supporters with a clear leaderboard.
- Media and song requestsLet viewers suggest YouTube videos from your page. You decide what to play, skip or remove. A free media player for OBS.
- Chat overlay for OBSShow Twitch chat in OBS with badges, colours, font and auto-fade. A free, transparent and moderated chat overlay.
- Follow, sub and raid alertsShow Twitch and Kick follows, subscriptions, raids and Bits in the same queue as your donations. Ready-made default alerts you can customise.
- Donation message moderationProfanity filter, word list, link hiding, minimum amount and maximum length: keep donation messages pleasant during your stream.
- Donation QR codeCreate a QR code that opens your donation page: custom colours, downloadable PNG and a transparent OBS widget. Free with DonoLink.
- Stream Deck plugin for donationsControl your alerts from a Stream Deck: skip, replay, pause, test alert and donation total. A free DonoLink plugin.
- Discord donation notificationsGet a message on your Discord server for every donation: amount, donor name and message. Set up in a minute with a webhook.
- Customise your donation pagePhoto, banner, colour, bio, suggested amounts, minimum, language and socials: customise your donation page so it feels like you.
Payments, fees and admin
- Receive donations without PayPalReceive stream donations without PayPal: card, Apple Pay and Google Pay through Stripe, OBS alerts and 3.5% per donation. Free, no subscription.
- Donation fees explainedPlatform fee, payment fees and donor fee cover: understand what a donation costs and what you keep with DonoLink.
- Card donationsViewers donate by card in seconds, without an account or PayPal. Secure payments by Stripe, 3.5% per donation with DonoLink.
- Apple Pay and Google Pay donationsViewers donate in two taps with Apple Pay or Google Pay on mobile. Enabled automatically on compatible devices.
- Refunds and disputesWhat happens if a donor disputes a payment? Refunds, disputes and good practice to reduce the risk on your donations.
- Stream donations and taxesAre stream donations taxable in your EU country? The general principles, what to keep track of and where to find your national tax authority.