OpenTipJar Guides · Payments
What does digital tipping cost?
Dedicated tip pages usually charge a small percentage plus a fixed amount per tip instead of a monthly subscription. Compare total cost on the tip sizes you actually receive.
The short answer
Most dedicated tip pages charge a percentage plus a small fixed fee per transaction instead of a monthly subscription. Personal payment apps may look free but attach tips to a private profile with limited reporting.
Compare honestly
Calculate cost on the tip sizes you actually receive — a $3 tip and a $30 tip have very different effective rates when a fixed fee applies.
OpenTipJar pricing note
OpenTipJar uses per-tip pricing with no monthly platform fee. See the homepage pricing section for current rates; they may differ for early-adopter accounts.
Common misconceptions
Per-transaction fees are not hidden inside payout transfers — they appear in tip history and CSV exports.
No monthly subscription does not mean tipping is free — processors still charge on each successful tip.
Published by OpenTipJar — practical guides for anyone accepting cashless tips.
Try it yourself
Create a free tip page, download a QR code, and share it anywhere guests already pause — counter, room, or link in bio.