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A tip jar built specifically for developers. One script tag. No redirects. No account required from supporters. Under 5kb of vanilla JS.
A tip jar built specifically for developers. One script tag. No redirects. No account required from supporters. Under 5kb of vanilla JS.
Drop the script tag anywhere — your project site, docs, blog. The tip modal opens inline. Your supporter pays and never leaves your page.
Or use a README badge:
[](https://tipthe.dev/p/you)
↓ Click the button below to try it
Whether you're maintaining a library or writing tutorials, tipthe.dev fits your workflow without adding one.
You've merged 200 PRs from strangers. Let them say thanks. Add the widget to your README and your docs site — one line each.
People install your tool and run it daily. They never think about paying — until you make it frictionless. A badge in the README is enough.
That post saved someone four hours of debugging. Give them a way to say so. Embed the widget at the bottom of every post in two lines.
You ship a free tool that people rely on. A tip jar is a lighter ask than a subscription — and it converts because there's no commitment.
One click. No form. We pull your name and avatar automatically.
Link your existing Stripe account or create one in minutes. Payouts go straight to your bank.
Copy your script tag from the dashboard. Drop it anywhere HTML is accepted.
| Feature | Other platforms | tipthe.dev |
|---|---|---|
| Target audience | Creators broadly | Developers |
| Integration | Link / widget | Script tag, badge, or URL |
| Supporter account required? | Sometimes | Never |
| Leaves your site? | Yes — redirect | No — modal stays on page |
| Widget JS size | Heavy (bundled deps) | < 5kb vanilla JS |
| Platform fee | 5–8% | 5% flat |
| Fee transparency | Hidden until checkout | Live breakdown before paying |
| Infrastructure cost | Paid platform | $0 — Cloudflare free tier |
Free to set up. You keep 95% minus Stripe's fee. No monthly cost, ever.