Platform fees

Creators and communities

Compare platforms for memberships, fan subscriptions, video, tips, freelance work and crowdfunding. Choose a section to check the fees for your source of income.

109 platforms

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Game mods, worlds, and virtual items

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Minecraft Marketplace

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Earnings model
Marketplace sales use Minecoins Source
Creator earnings
The public partner page does not state creator share or payout terms. Source
Extra deductions
Public partner docs do not state seller listing or onboarding fees Source
Access and payout
Partner application and content review required; every submission is reviewed for quality and suitability Source

Roblox Marketplace

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Earnings model
Avatar assets sold on Roblox Marketplace and in experiences Source
Creator earnings
Marketplace creator share is 30–70% by price; in-game creator share is 30%; Limited resale creator royalty is 10% Source
Extra deductions
80 Robux upload fee (500 for emissive-mask items); non-Limited publishing advance is 5× standard. Plus or Premium is required to keep items on sale. Source
Access and payout
DevEx requires 30,000 Earned Robux; standard rate $0.0038 each; $0.0054 applies to eligible US 18+ earnings Source

Roblox experiences

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Earnings model
In-game items, passes, subscriptions, paid access, ads, and Creator Rewards Source
Creator earnings
Generally 70% of in-game Robux sales, 30% of Marketplace sales, and up to 90% of real-money sales; method-specific rules apply Source
Extra deductions
Remaining share funds Creator Rewards, app-store and payment fees, hosting, and platform services Source
Access and payout
DevEx cash-out: 30,000 Earned Robux minimum; standard $0.0038 each; $0.0054 for qualifying US 18+ purchases Source

Fortnite islands

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Earnings model
Monthly engagement payout pool Source
Creator earnings
40% of eligible net revenue enters a shared pool; island share varies by engagement. Sponsored Row adds 50% of sponsorship revenue, temporarily 100% through 2026 Source
Extra deductions
Pool base is net of applicable taxes and third-party platform or payment-processing fees Source
Access and payout
Requires age 18+, enrollment, and a qualifying Epic purchase or $20 Fortnite spend/redeem within 365 days; paid 30 days after month end Source

mod.io Marketplace

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Earnings model
Premium UGC marketplace; currently invitation-only for games/publishers. Source
Creator earnings
Publisher sets creator split; default is 70% of a 40% creator pool, equivalent to 28% of buyer spend Source
Extra deductions
Wholesale is $0.0052/VC, including $0.0012 mod.io fee; direct web processing is 5% + $0.20; external store fees vary Source
Access and payout
Creator Credits convert at $0.004 each; 30-day hold, then creator requests PayPal payout; external-store earnings wait for publisher invoice payment Source

Bethesda Creations

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Earnings model
Paid Creations by approved Verified Creators Source
Creator earnings
Public official sources do not disclose the creator revenue share Source
Extra deductions
Public official sources do not state seller listing, onboarding, or payment-processing fees Source
Access and payout
Portfolio review and Verified Creator acceptance required; accepted creators enroll in Microsoft Partner Center for payments Source

Second Life Marketplace

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Earnings model
User-created goods are listed in Second Life Marketplace and priced in Linden Dollars (L$). Source
Creator earnings
Current Marketplace seller commission or share is not shown on the public policy page; its fee and listing policy requires login. Source
Extra deductions
The public Marketplace policy requires login for current listing/sale charges. Separate from that, public pricing lists 5% to sell L$ and 5% USD payout fee (minimum $3, maximum $500). Source
Access and payout
Marketplace earnings are in L$. LindeX exchanges L$ for Tilia USD balance; approved withdrawals to PayPal or other permitted accounts cost 5% (min $3, max $500) and usually take 5–10 business days, sometimes up to 30. Source

VRChat Creator Economy

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Earnings model
Approved creators sell listings, subscriptions and store products for VRChat Credits. Source
Creator earnings
Creators receive approximately 50% of user spending excluding VAT after payout; the amount varies with platform, fee path and rounding. Source
Extra deductions
Approximate fees: 40% when users buy Credits, 15.3% when spent, then a payout fee (about 1.5% for PayPal); currency, VAT and route can change the result. Source
Access and payout
Payout requires 20,000 earned Credits; purchased or promotional Credits do not count. PayPal is documented; the payout guide also lists supported-country bank transfers, while the FAQ lists PayPal only. Tilia usually processes in 1–2 business days. Source

Compare sales revenue with earnings tied to activity in a game or virtual world. Access rules, deductions and payout requirements matter as much as the headline share.

Roblox Marketplace

Avatar items

30–70%Marketplace, by price
70%In-game sales
Upload fee
80 Robux
Needs
Plus or Premium
Cash out
From 30,000 Robux
+ 1 more rate
All Roblox Marketplace rates
RateWhen
Avatar items
30–70%Marketplace, by priceYou keep 30–70%
70%In-game salesYou keep 30%
90%Limited resalesYou get a 10% royalty

Robux cash out at about $0.0038 each.

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Roblox experiences

Roblox games

30%In-game Robux sales
10%Real-money sales, best
Earn from
Items, passes, ads
Cash out
From 30,000 Robux
Rate
$0.0038 per Robux
+ 1 more rate
All Roblox experiences rates
RateWhen
Roblox share
30%In-game Robux salesYou keep 70%
70%Marketplace salesYou keep 30%
10%Real-money sales, bestYou keep up to 90%

Roblox’s share pays for Creator Rewards, app store fees, and hosting.

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Fortnite islands

Fortnite islands

Engagement-based payShare of a 40% pool
Age
18 and over
Paid
30 days after month end
Sponsored Row
100% through 2026
+ 2 more rates
All Fortnite islands rates
RateWhen
Engagement payouts
40%Of net revenue, pooledSplit by island engagement
Sponsored Row
0%Through 2026Then creators get 50%

You earn from how much people play your island, not from sales.

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VRChat Creator Economy

Virtual content

50%About, after payout
Buying Credits
40% fee
Spending
15.3% fee
Minimum payout
20,000 Credits
+ 3 more rates
All VRChat Creator Economy rates
RateWhen
Approximate fees
40%When users buy Credits
15.3%When Credits are spent
1.5%PayPal payout

Creators get about half of what users spend, before VAT. It varies by platform and route.

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Paid communities and memberships

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Patreon

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Plan cost
One-time digital products are free to list; platform fees apply to successful payments. Source
Membership fee
New creators pay a 10% standard platform fee. Legacy membership plans are 5%, 8%, or 11%; one-time purchase platform fees range from 5% to 12% by plan. Source
Payment processing
Standard USD cards/Apple Pay: 2.9% + $0.30 above $3; micropayments at $3 or less: 5% + $0.10. Other methods, currencies, conversion, payout and iOS fees vary. Source
Member limits
Creators can set an optional member limit separately for each tier. Source
Access delivery
Hosted creator page, memberships, community tools, video, and one-time digital product sales. Source

Memberful

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Plan cost
Standard is $49/month plus 4.9% per charge; try free until the site goes live and accepts payments. Source
Membership fee
Memberful charges 4.9% per successful transaction. Source
Payment processing
Stripe processing is extra. Standard US card processing is 2.9% + $0.30; country and payment-method rates vary. Source
Member limits
Standard includes unlimited members and membership plans. Source
Access delivery
Sell memberships and one-time payments through a hosted site, newsletter, or integrations. Source

Circle

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Plan cost
Annual-billed prices: Professional $89/month, Business $199/month, Scale $419/month; Circle Plus is custom. USD before tax. Source
Membership fee
Paywall fees: Professional 2%, Business 1%, Scale 1%, and Circle Plus 0.5%. Source
Payment processing
Payments use Stripe. US card processing starts at 2.9% + $0.30; subscription/installment paywalls can add Stripe Billing fees (example +0.7%). Rates vary by country and method. Source
Member limits
All listed plans include unlimited community members. Source
Access delivery
Community, courses, live events, paywalls, and website; iOS, Android, and desktop apps are included. Source

Mighty Networks

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Plan cost
Launch $79/mo, Scale $179/mo, Growth $354/mo billed annually; Mighty Pro custom. Source
Membership fee
Current web fees: Launch 2%, Scale 1%, Growth 0.5%, Pro 0.5%; Growth free-trial transactions are 5%. Source
Payment processing
Web payments use Stripe. Standard US domestic cards cost 2.9% + $0.30; other country and payment-method rates vary. Stripe does not charge processing fees for standard Mighty iOS in-app purchases. Source
Member limits
Current plans list unlimited members: Launch, Scale, Growth and Mighty Pro. Source
Access delivery
Mighty states Apple charges 15% on each iOS App Store transaction. Source

Skool

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Plan cost
Hobby is $9/month; Pro is $99/month. Annual billing offers two months free; both plans include a 14-day free trial. Source
Membership fee
Hobby: 10% + $0.30/transaction. Pro: 2.9% + $0.30 through $899; 3.9% + $0.30 above $900 (FAQ does not state the fee at exactly $900). Growth Boost is on by default and adds 30% plus plan fees to Skool-sourced sales, including recurring charges while the member stays. Source
Payment processing
Skool processes payments through its merchant account; creators use Stripe Express for payouts and cannot connect their own Stripe account. Source
Member limits
Hobby and Pro both include unlimited members, courses, videos, and live calls. Source
Access delivery
Hosted community, courses, videos, and live calls. Source

Heartbeat

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Plan cost
Build/Grow/Scale: $49/$149/$849 monthly, or $490/$1,490/$9,200 yearly. The page does not name a currency code. Source
Membership fee
Current plans: 5% Build, 2.5% Grow, 1.25% Scale; legacy and AppSumo plans may differ. Source
Payment processing
Heartbeat Payments uses Stripe; processing is extra and varies by seller country. US domestic online cards: 2.9% + $0.30. Source
Member limits
Build: 350; Grow: 5,000; Scale: unlimited. Active, muted, admins and moderators count; pending, deactivated and deleted do not. Source
Access delivery
Hosted community, courses, events, memberships and checkout. Source

Disciple

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Plan cost
Branded App: $599/mo billed yearly or $699/mo billed quarterly; Pro: $999/mo billed yearly or $1,169/mo billed quarterly; Organisation from $3,400/mo billed yearly. Source
Membership fee
Disciple takes 0% commission on creator revenue. Source
Payment processing
Web sales: 3% service fee plus processing. US Stripe cards: 2.9% + $0.30. App-store fees vary by market, program and purchase type. Source
Member limits
Unlimited members on all plans; fair-use limits apply to features labelled unlimited. Source
Access delivery
Own branded iOS, Android and web community with courses and memberships. Source

Bettermode

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Plan cost
Official pricing lists Starter at $399/month billed yearly ($4,788/year) or $499 monthly. Its 2026 comparison page lists $149/month billed yearly or $199 monthly. Growth pricing matches at $1,500/$1,750; current Starter price is unclear. Source
Membership fee
Not applicable: no native member checkout or paywall. Source
Payment processing
No native payment processing; paid access needs an external system. Source
Member limits
Starter up to 10,000; Growth up to 25,000; Premium 100,000+. Source
Access delivery
Branded web community with discussion, events, polls and messaging. Source

Membership.io

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Plan cost
Start $49/month or $41/month billed annually; Grow $119/$99; Scale $219/$183. Source
Membership fee
0% Membership.io transaction fee on paid plans. Source
Payment processing
Stripe or external cart; payment-provider processing fees apply. Source
Member limits
Unlimited members on Start; 1 hub. Grow has 3 hubs; Scale has 10. Source
Access delivery
Member hubs for searchable content, playlists and community. Source

MemberSpace

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Plan cost
Starter $24/mo and Growth $99/mo, both shown with annual billing; custom pricing is also offered. Source
Membership fee
Transaction fees: 5% Starter, 2% Growth; custom 1% advertised with no public eligibility threshold. Source
Payment processing
Paid plans require Stripe. US domestic cards: 2.9% + $0.30; international cards add 1.5%, currency conversion adds 1%. Source
Member limits
Unlimited members and tiers. Starter: 5 Spaces on 1 site; Growth: unlimited Spaces on up to 3 sites. Source
Access delivery
Gate website Spaces with recurring, one-time, multi-payment or free memberships. Source

Memberstack

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Plan cost
Basic $29/mo ($25 annual); Professional $49 ($39); Business $99 ($79); Established $499 ($399). Annual prices are monthly equivalents. Source
Membership fee
Paid sign-ups: Basic 4%, Professional 2%, Business 0.9%, Established 0%. Free members have no transaction fee. Source
Payment processing
Stripe processing is extra and varies by country and payment type. US domestic online cards: 2.9% + $0.30. Source
Member limits
Live members, free and paid: Basic 1,000; Professional 5,000; Business and Established 10,000+; test members excluded. Source
Access delivery
Add logins, Stripe payments and gated content to any website. Source

MemberPress

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Plan cost
USD/year: Launch $199.50 first year, then $399 renewal; Growth $349.50/$699; Scale $499.50/$999. One site activation included. Source
Membership fee
Active license: Launch 4.9% per successful payment; Growth and Scale 0%. Source
Payment processing
Launch uses Stripe; Growth/Scale add PayPal, Square and offline; Scale adds Authorize.net. Processor fees are extra. US Stripe: 2.9% + $0.30; recurring Billing adds 0.7%. Rates vary. Source
Member limits
Unlimited members, memberships and subscriptions. Growth/Scale can cap active registrations; Launch cannot. Source
Access delivery
WordPress plugin for gated content, memberships and courses. Source

Paid Memberships Pro

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Plan cost
Free self-hosted core: $0. Standard $49/month or $499/year. Managed Max $99/month ($999/year, currently discounted from $149); Max 2X $299/month ($2,999/year). Hosting is separate for self-hosted plans. Source
Membership fee
Stripe Connect adds a 2% application fee without an active validated paid license; waived with one or when using your own restricted Stripe keys. Source
Payment processing
US Stripe domestic cards: 2.9% + $0.30. Stripe Billing adds 0.7% of recurring billing volume; rates vary by country, card and method. Source
Member limits
Self-hosted core: unlimited members and levels. Managed Max targets 0–1,000 orders/month; Max 2X targets 1,000–5,000 orders/month; these are order ranges, not member caps. Source
Access delivery
WordPress plugin gates pages and posts by membership level; content is served from your site. Source

Restrict Content Pro

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Plan cost
Restrict Content Pro is no longer sold standalone. Kadence Pro is $299/year and includes its membership tools; active legacy RCP plans keep their existing price. Source
Membership fee
Current Kadence Memberships offer does not publish a platform transaction rate. The old RCP fee page is unavailable. Source
Payment processing
Supported gateways include Stripe, PayPal Standard/Express, and Braintree. US Stripe cards cost 2.9% + $0.30; other processor rates vary. Source
Member limits
Current RCP/Kadence sources publish no numeric member cap. Source
Access delivery
WordPress memberships gate posts, pages and partial content; scheduled content drip is supported. Source

WishList Member

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Plan cost
Annual intro: Basic $149.50 (regular $299); Plus $249.50 ($499); Pro $349.50 ($699). Source
Membership fee
0% WishList Member transaction fee. Source
Payment processing
External gateways include Stripe, PayPal and WooCommerce; each gateway charges its own processing fees. Source
Member limits
Unlimited members and levels; practical scale depends on site hosting capacity. Source
Access delivery
WordPress content protection, membership levels and included CourseCure course builder. Source

Outseta

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Plan cost
Monthly / annual-billed monthly equivalent: Founder $47/$37; Start-up $87/$67; Growth $127/$97; 50K $497/$397. Source
Membership fee
Founder: 2%; Start-up, Growth and 50K: 1%. A custom 0% plan is offered to largest customers; eligibility threshold is not stated. Source
Payment processing
US Stripe domestic cards: 2.9% + $0.30; processing rates vary by country and payment type. Source
Member limits
Contact caps: Founder 1K; Start-up 5K; Growth 10K; 50K plan 50K. Source
Access delivery
Memberships, gated content, auth, CRM, email, help desk and Stripe billing. Source

LaunchPass

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Plan cost
Premium is $29/month; official guides conflict on whether billing is per community or per account. Source
Membership fee
Current Premium rate: 3.5% per successful payment. Source
Payment processing
US Stripe domestic cards: 2.9% + $0.30; international and payment-method rates vary. Source
Member limits
Unlimited members on Premium Source
Access delivery
Slack, Discord, and Telegram integrations Source

InviteMember

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Plan cost
Plans $19–$1,499/month or $190–$14,990/year; monthly sales tiers run from $500 to $50,000, then unlimited. Source
Membership fee
Homepage says no transaction fees; pricing FAQ says Stripe withholds a transaction fee but gives no rate. Source
Payment processing
Stripe, PayPal, Skrill, CoinPayments, Paystack, Razorpay and Telegram Stars; processor costs vary. Source
Member limits
No member cap is listed. Influencer tier caps monthly sales at $500 and includes 3 projects and 75 access codes. Source
Access delivery
Hosted membership page and Telegram bot; can manage Discord roles. Source

Upgrade.Chat

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Plan cost
Monthly and Lifetime plans are mentioned; official public pricing text does not list their prices. Source
Membership fee
Starting fee 2.9%; sellers over $50K monthly gross revenue must contact Upgrade.Chat for a volume quote. Source
Payment processing
PayPal, Stripe, Venmo and related options; processor fees are separate and vary by provider and market. Source
Member limits
No paid-member cap published Source
Access delivery
Discord, Telegram, and embedded checkout links Source

Discord Server Subscriptions

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Plan cost
No monthly seller plan listed; creators set tier prices Source
Membership fee
Discord keeps 10% after transaction taxes, processing fees, and applicable transaction fees. Source
Payment processing
The current member FAQ (updated July 1, 2026) says iOS adds 30% and Android purchases are unavailable. Monetization Terms (effective June 6, 2024) list 30% for iOS, 15% for retained auto-renewing subscriptions after one year, and Google Play at 15% for auto-renewing subscriptions or 30% for other purchases. Source
Member limits
No public paid-subscriber cap listed Source
Access delivery
Exclusive server channels and roles; US eligibility and bank details required Source

Fourthwall memberships

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Plan cost
Free plan; Pro $15/month or $132/year ($11/month equivalent). Source
Membership fee
5% membership fee on both Free and Pro Source
Payment processing
US card: 2.9% + $0.30; foreign cards and PayPal cost more Source
Member limits
No public member cap listed Source
Access delivery
Member posts, video, Discord access, and private RSS Source

Locals

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Plan cost
No monthly creator plan price listed Source
Membership fee
10% subscriptions; 20% one-time Content+; 5% gross-revenue refund reserve unless creator opts out of managed refunds Source
Payment processing
US Stripe cards: 2.9% + $0.30; bank and other fees vary Source
Member limits
No public paid-member cap listed Source
Access delivery
Paid community subscriptions and gated Content+ Source

SubscribeStar

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Plan cost
No monthly seller plan; fees apply to earnings Source
Membership fee
5% platform service fee for regular creators Source
Payment processing
The Terms, updated Aug 20, 2026, list an illustrative 3–7% + $0.30–$0.40 and say a flat 10% may apply over $30. The pricing page, updated Sep 1, 2025, instead lists 3–10% + $0.30–$0.40. Creators can cover processing or pass it to subscribers. Source
Member limits
No public subscriber cap listed Source
Access delivery
Paid subscriptions; approved profile required for Paid Collections Source

Steady

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Plan cost
Free signup and project setup Source
Membership fee
10% commission on gross sales Source
Payment processing
USD: cards/Apple Pay 1.9% + $0.30; PayPal 2.49% + $0.35; VAT varies Source
Member limits
No public member cap listed Source
Access delivery
Paid memberships and creator publishing tools Source

Boosty

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Plan cost
No monthly creator plan price listed Source
Membership fee
The Feb 2026 fee update says rates are being unified but gives no new amount; no current public rate is stated. Source
Payment processing
Daily payouts; from June 15, 2026, RUB and foreign-currency Monday withdrawals arrive after 16:00 MSK. Source
Member limits
No public member cap listed Source
Access delivery
Subscriptions, paid posts, bundles, donations, and paid messages Source

Ko-fi Memberships

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Plan cost
Free/Standard: $0 monthly; new Gold: $12/month. Source
Membership fee
Memberships are 5% on Free and Standard. Gold is 0% when Standard is off; all memberships started before Gold keep 5%. Source
Payment processing
PayPal/Stripe fees are extra, usually about 3% + $0.30; rates vary by account, location, and currency. Source
Member limits
Creators can set a member limit for each tier. Source
Access delivery
Membership tiers can unlock posts, files, videos, and Discord roles. Source

Buy Me a Coffee memberships

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Plan cost
No monthly platform fee. Source
Membership fee
Buy Me a Coffee takes 5% per transaction. Source
Payment processing
US Stripe: 2.9% + $0.30; add 0.5% subscription, 0.5% payout, and 1% international fees. Creators may cover or pass card fees to supporters. Source
Member limits
Creators can cap the member count of each tier. Source
Access delivery
Memberships support monthly/yearly tiers, rewards, posts, and Discord roles. Source

Whop memberships

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Plan cost
No setup or monthly fee; transaction fees apply. Source
Membership fee
Optional Whop Billing adds 0.5%; orchestration adds 0.8%; tax/remittance adds 2% when tax is collected. Source
Payment processing
Cards: 2.7% + $0.30; international +1.5%, conversion +1%. Payouts: ACH $2.50; instant bank 4% + $1; crypto/Venmo 5% + $1; wire $23; local bank varies. Source
Member limits
Plans support a set stock limit or unlimited stock; no global member cap is stated. Source
Access delivery
Plans can sell recurring subscriptions that grant product access. Source

Payhip memberships

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Plan cost
Free $0; Plus $29/month; Pro $99/month. Source
Membership fee
Transaction fee: 5% Free, 2% Plus, 0% Pro. Source
Payment processing
PayPal/Stripe fees apply on every plan at the provider’s standard rate. Source
Member limits
Unlimited membership levels and members. Source
Access delivery
Recurring tiers can gate posts, files, videos, polls, and other content. Source

Podia community

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Plan cost
Annual: Mover $504 ($42/month), Shaker $1,008 ($84/month), Earthquaker $1,800 ($150/month). Source
Membership fee
Mover takes 5%; Shaker and Earthquaker take 0% Podia transaction fee. Source
Payment processing
Stripe/PayPal standard processing: 2.9% + $0.30; may vary by location. Source
Member limits
Unlimited members; 25 / 100 / unlimited community spaces by plan; email limits are 100 / 500 / 1,000. Source
Access delivery
All plans include a hosted Podia community. Source

Kajabi communities

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Plan cost
Monthly/annual equivalent: Basic $179/$143; Growth $249/$199; Pro $499/$399. Source
Membership fee
Kajabi Payments/PayPal: 0% Kajabi transaction fee. Other providers: 2% Basic, 1% Growth, 0.5% Pro. Source
Payment processing
US Kajabi Payments cards: Basic 2.9% + $0.30; Growth 2.8% + $0.30; Pro 2.7% + $0.30. Country/provider rates vary. Source
Member limits
No separate community-member cap listed; contacts are capped at 2,500 / 25,000 / 100,000 by plan. Source
Access delivery
Kajabi hosts communities and access groups; plan allows 1/1/3 communities. Source

Compare recurring platform costs with fees on membership payments. Member limits and the way access is delivered also shape which plan fits your community.

Fan subscriptions and exclusive content

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OnlyFans

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Creator cost
Jan 2025 Terms list no separate creator plan price; current pricing is unconfirmed. Source
Platform cut
Jan 2025 Terms charge 20% of fan payments; current rate is unconfirmed. Source
Payment processing
Jan 2025 Terms use approved payment providers; bank or e-wallet charges can vary. Source
Payout
Jan 2025 Terms require a minimum balance to withdraw but state no amount or schedule. Source
Creator access
Jan 2025 Terms require 18+, valid ID and two photos for creators; current rules are unconfirmed. Source

Fansly

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Creator cost
No separate creator plan price is listed in the official creator guide. Source
Platform cut
Creators receive 80% of subscriptions, media sales, messages, and tips. Source
Payment processing
No extra processing, payout, or currency conversion fees. Source
Payout
Funds clear after a 7-day hold; payout methods, minimums, and timing vary by region. Source
Creator access
Creators must be 18+, pass ID/age/consent checks, and receive approval. Source

Fanfix

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Creator cost
After approval, creators can register at no charge and cancel any time. Source
Platform cut
Creators receive 80% of direct fan payments; FanFix retains 20%. Source
Payment processing
Creator-side processing rate is not published; 2024 fan Payment Terms list a 13% card surcharge, not reconfirmed in 2026 Creator Terms. Source
Payout
Payout is about 30 days after month-end, or on another schedule offered by FanFix. Source
Creator access
Creators must be 18+ and approved; FanFix may request age and identity verification. Source

Passes

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Creator cost
No monthly creator plan price is listed on the current public pricing pages. Source
Platform cut
Standard: 10%; Creators+ Help Center: 20%; Shop: 0%. Shop article says DMs/exclusive content remain 10%, conflicting with Help Center scope. Source
Payment processing
A separate creator-side card processing rate is not published. Source
Payout
Payouts: 2–5 business days at 0%; 1 day +6.5%; instant +10%; $50 minimum. Availability varies. Source
Creator access
Apply, be 18+, pass KYC, and connect an active social account; approval is required. Source

Fanvue

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Creator cost
No signup fee is listed publicly. Source
Platform cut
Standard platform cut is 20%; creators receive 80%. Source
Payment processing
VAT help gives a $0.20 buyer checkout transaction-charge example; creator-side processing rate is not published. Source
Payout
Payouts need a $20 minimum (may vary by region), 5 content items and verified co-creators before any withdrawal; usually 3–5 business days. TripleA charges 1%. Source
Creator access
Creators must be 18+ (or local age of majority) and pass ID/selfie checks to earn. Human and AI creators are supported. Source

FanCentro

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Creator cost
Free account; no monthly creator fee is listed. Source
Platform cut
Creators receive 80% of fan transactions; FanCentro retains 20%. Source
Payment processing
No billing fees or hidden creator deductions are stated. External payout-provider charges are not itemized. Source
Payout
Paid monthly at a $100 USD minimum; below-threshold balances roll over. Most methods arrive in 7–10 business days; checks take 2–4 weeks. Source
Creator access
Creator application, government ID and live face scan required; users must be 18+ or local age of majority. Source

ManyVids

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Creator cost
Free to join; no uploader signup charge. Source
Platform cut
Platform cut is 20% on Club, customs, tips and store items; 40% on videos, bundles, contest votes and paid unlocks. MV Live tokens currently pay $0.08 each under a promotional rate. Source
Payment processing
The listed commission supports platform costs including payment processing; no separate processing rate is published. Source
Payout
Weekly Wednesday payouts after a 7-day hold; $50 minimum. Direct deposit costs $2 US / $5.50 international, Paxum $1, and Cosmo fees vary. Source
Creator access
Uploaders must be 18+ and legal adults locally; government ID and date of birth are required. Source

JustForFans

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Creator cost
Current creator signup cost could not be verified because official pages were inaccessible. Source
Platform cut
Last-accessible official commission article (Dec 2021): performers received 80% across sales; exclusive-program performers received 85% on selected sales. Current share is unconfirmed. Source
Payment processing
Current creator-side processing rate could not be verified from accessible official pages. Source
Payout
Last-accessible official payout article (July 2021): weekly or monthly payouts after a $50 minimum. Current schedule and fees are unconfirmed. Source
Creator access
The official model form requires models to be 18+ and provide legal ID; creator application rules are not public. Source

LoyalFans

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Creator cost
Creating a personal paid fansite is free. Source
Platform cut
LoyalFans deducts 20% of fan payments excluding tax; temporary promotions may raise creator share. Source
Payment processing
Third-party payout providers may charge extra processing fees; amounts are shown in account settings. Source
Payout
Twice monthly within 7 working days; public payout page lists a $50 minimum. Actual minimum, fees and methods can vary by region/provider. Source
Creator access
Creators must be 18+ (or local age of majority) and submit government ID for identity checks. Source

MYM

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Creator cost
Account is free; registration guide says 5 media for certification, while the separate certification page says 3. Source
Platform cut
After bank charges, MYM retains 25% on subscriptions and 20% on private media, shows and tips. SuperStar creators receive 1 percentage point more on subscriptions and private media, not tips. Source
Payment processing
Bank charge is 7% of the fan transaction including tax, deducted before the creator percentage. Source
Payout
Payout starts at €50 for SEPA or €100 for non-SEPA / SWIFT accounts. Payment frequency is set by creators; professional accounts must submit invoices. Source
Creator access
Creators must be 18+ and provide ID, selfie and contact details; official guides conflict on certification media (3 vs 5). Source

Unlockd

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Creator cost
Official site offers a free creator account. Source
Platform cut
Official site says creators keep 85%; a 15% platform share is implied, but transaction scope is not itemized. Source
Payment processing
Public About and FAQ pages do not list creator-side processing fees. Source
Payout
Public About and FAQ pages do not list a payout minimum, schedule, method, or fee. Source
Creator access
The public About and FAQ pages do not list creator age or ID requirements. Source

pixiv FANBOX

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Creator cost
Creator registration is free. Source
Platform cut
Handling fee is 10% of all-ages pledges or 12.9% when R-18 posting is enabled. Source
Payment processing
No separate creator payment-processing rate is published; transfer fees depend on payout method. Source
Payout
Auto payout is within 5 business days after the 20th; under ¥5,000 rolls over. Bank costs ¥200/300, PayPal is free, Wise varies. Source
Creator access
A pixiv account is required; enable R-18 for age-restricted posts. FANBOX bars work made mostly by AI or lightly edited AI output. Source

Fantia

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Creator cost
Creator registration has no initial or monthly charge. Source
Platform cut
Platform fee is 12.5% for non-live-action categories and 17.5% for live-action categories; tax included. Source
Payment processing
Buyers pay an extra 8% on live-action plans and on product purchases across categories. Source
Payout
Bank payout costs ¥330. Request after the 10th by the 25th; payment arrives on the following 10th. Overseas transfers require ¥50,000 and carry extra fees. Source
Creator access
ID required. Live-action creators cannot be high-school students, even at 18; other creators under 18 need guardian consent. Source

Ci-en

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Creator cost
Creator registration is free; no monthly fee or other charge applies beyond platform fees. Source
Platform cut
Monthly plans: 10% all-ages / 13% R-18. Crowdfunding: 10% / 15%. Paid articles: 15% for either rating. Source
Payment processing
No separate per-sale payment-processing rate is listed in the public creator fee schedule. Source
Payout
Domestic payout by the 20th after each revenue type reaches ¥5,000; domestic bank fee paid by Ci-en. No new sales for 360 days ends Ci-en’s payout obligation; overseas PayPal fees are creator-paid. Source
Creator access
Creators under 18 cannot register. Source

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OnlyFans

Fan subscriptions

20%2025 terms
Start
No plan listed
Payouts
Minimum applies
Creators
18+, ID check
All rates and sources
All OnlyFans rates
RateWhen
January 2025 terms
20%2025 termsOf fan payments

The current OnlyFans terms could not be read. The 20% comes from January 2025.

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Fansly

Fan subscriptions

20%All earnings

You keep 80% before other fees

Start
No fee stated
Extra fees
None
Funds hold
7 days
All rates and sources
All Fansly rates
RateWhen
Fansly
20%All earningsYou keep 80%

Creators must be 18+ and pass ID and consent checks.

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Fanfix

Fan subscriptions

20%Fan payments

You keep 80% before other fees

Start
Free
Payouts
30 days after month end
Creators
18+, approved
All rates and sources
All Fanfix rates
RateWhen
FanFix
20%Fan paymentsYou keep 80%

A 2024 page listed a 13% card surcharge for fans. It is not in the 2026 terms.

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ManyVids

Clubs and video sales

20%Clubs and tips
40%Video sales

You keep 80% before other fees

Start
Free
Payouts
Weekly, $50 minimum
Direct deposit
$2 in US
All rates and sources
All ManyVids rates
RateWhen
ManyVids
20%Clubs and tipsAlso customs and store items
40%Video salesAlso bundles and paid unlocks

Payment processing is included in the commission.

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Unlockd

Fan subscriptions

15%Fan payments

You keep 85% before other fees

Start
Free
Payouts
Not published
Processing
Not published
All rates and sources
All Unlockd rates
RateWhen
Unlockd
15%Fan paymentsYou keep 85%

Unlockd does not say which sales the 85% covers.

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pixiv FANBOX

Fan pledges, Japan

10%All-ages pledges
12.9%R-18 pledges

You keep 90% before other fees

Start
Free
Minimum payout
¥5,000
AI work
Mostly not allowed
All rates and sources
All pixiv FANBOX rates
RateWhen
pixiv FANBOX
10%All-ages pledges
12.9%R-18 pledges

Bank payouts cost ¥200 to ¥300. PayPal payouts are free.

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Ci-en

Creator plans, Japan

10%Monthly plans, all ages
15%Paid articles

You keep 90% before other fees

Start
Free
Minimum payout
¥5,000
Creators
18 and over
+ 3 more rates
All Ci-en rates
RateWhen
Monthly plans
10%Monthly plans, all ages
13%R-18
Other
10%Crowdfunding, all ages
15%Crowdfunding, R-18
15%Paid articles

Ci-en pays domestic bank fees. Overseas PayPal fees are yours.

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Video and livestream creators

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Sources and dates

YouTube Partner Program

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Income sources
Watch-page ads, Shorts, Premium and fan funding Source
Creator earnings
55% net watch ads; 70% net fan funding; 45% of allocated Shorts pool Source
Extra deductions
Revenue is adjusted for invalid traffic, claims and disputes; Shorts use a pool Source
Monetization access
Fan funding in eligible countries: 500 subscribers, 3 public uploads/90 days, and 3,000 watch hours/12 months or 3M Shorts views/90 days. Ads: 1,000 subscribers plus 4,000 hours or 10M Shorts views. Source
Payout
AdSense pays monthly after threshold; US example is $100, local threshold varies Source

Twitch

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Income sources
Subscriptions, Bits and ads Source
Creator earnings
50% standard; Plus pays 60% or 70% of net paid/gift subs Source
Extra deductions
Taxes, processing, bank and currency costs may reduce the split Source
Monetization access
Plus requires 100 or 300 points for 3 months; Affiliate/Partner status Source
Payout
Net-15; $50 minimum for most methods, $100 for wire; method fees apply Source

Kick

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Income sources
Subscriptions, KICKs and campaign bounties Source
Creator earnings
Subscriptions and KICKs: creators keep 95% after a 5% processing fee. Bounty rewards vary by campaign. Source
Extra deductions
5% payment processing; KICK says it takes no percentage Source
Monetization access
Affiliate or Partner access; campaign terms vary Source
Payout
July 2026 payout guide conflicts: cadence section says verified streamers may choose weekly/monthly, others monthly; FAQ says monthly except local weekly/daily rules. Country thresholds vary. Source

TikTok creator monetization

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Income sources
Creator Rewards; other TikTok monetization is separate Source
Creator earnings
Variable rewards per 1,000 qualified views; RPM depends on views, watch time, search, location and engagement Source
Extra deductions
Payment processing fees may adjust final rewards Source
Monetization access
At least 10,000 followers and 100,000 video views in the last 30 days; personal account, eligible region, age 18+ (19 in South Korea), and original videos at least 1 minute. Source
Payout
At least $10 or local equivalent; paid monthly on the 15th; method varies by country Source

Facebook creator monetization

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Income sources
Content Monetization covers Reels, Stories, videos, photos and text posts Source
Creator earnings
Variable; based on content performance and qualified views, watch time and engagement Source
Extra deductions
No fixed creator share or rate is published in public program materials Source
Monetization access
Invite-only; creators can submit interest in the Professional Dashboard Source
Payout
Public program materials do not list a payout threshold or timing. Source

Instagram Subscriptions

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Income sources
Earn recurring monthly income from exclusive subscriber content Source
Creator earnings
Creators offer exclusive content and experiences to subscribers Source
Extra deductions
Meta last said fees were waived (2024); current fee rate not published Source
Monetization access
Access depends on eligible account and country Source
Payout
Current public pages do not list a payout threshold or schedule. Source

X creator monetization

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Income sources
Subscriptions and Original Content Rewards; old Revenue Sharing ended September 7, 2026 Source
Creator earnings
Subscriptions pay up to 97% through $50K lifetime X earnings; English help says up to 90% above that, Spanish says 80%. Original Content Rewards vary by qualified impressions. Source
Extra deductions
App-store/payment fees, refunds and chargebacks can reduce subscription earnings Source
Monetization access
Subscriptions require Premium and 2,000 active followers. Old Creator Revenue Sharing (5M organic impressions/3 months) ended Sep 7, 2026. Current Original Content Rewards requires Premium, 500 verified followers and 500K Home Timeline impressions/90 days. Source
Payout
Subscriptions: Spanish help says about $50 minimum and ~60 days after month-end; English Dashboard says up to 90 days. Rewards: $30 minimum every two weeks. Source

Snapchat creator monetization

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Income sources
Ads in Public Stories and eligible Spotlight videos Source
Creator earnings
Variable ad-revenue share; earnings depend on eligible content and views Source
Extra deductions
Snap does not publish a fixed creator split Source
Monetization access
Invite-only: Snap Star, 50K followers and 15K view hours/28 days, including 3K Spotlight hours. Since May 7, 2026, 100 Spotlight view hours/28 days are required for maximum Creator Rewards. Source
Payout
$100 minimum daily cashout after payout onboarding Source

Rumble

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Income sources
Programmatic ads, sponsorships, licensing, tips, pay-per-view and Creator Program Source
Creator earnings
Ads/licensing/sponsorship: creator keeps 60% before costs; tips/PPV: 80%; Creator Program share varies Source
Extra deductions
Processing, partner, hosting, tax, FX and chargeback costs may reduce earnings Source
Monetization access
Creator Program application requires 100 followers, one Studio-streamed hour in 30 days, an active Premium subscription, and one of seven eligible countries; monthly activity targets apply. Source
Payout
Creator Program payments are calculated by the end of the month after each active period. Source

Dailymotion

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Income sources
Partner video and website advertising Source
Creator earnings
Standard Partner revenue share is contractual; Premium Creator lists a 50/50 advertising share. Source
Extra deductions
PayPal payout is free; Payoneer fees vary by payout currency and transfer type. Source
Monetization access
Partner accounts monetize video and websites. Separate Creator Support Program is limited to France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Luxembourg. Source
Payout
Tipalti rollout is progressive. New flow: $100 threshold after 35-day consolidation; payment within 60 days of a valid request or invoice. Source

Bilibili

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Income sources
Creator incentives, live income, brand ads and paid content Source
Creator earnings
Incentives vary by content value and engagement; no fixed share Source
Extra deductions
Mainland withdrawals have Bilibili-withheld income tax and applicable VAT/surcharges; overseas withdrawals have a 21% service fee plus local tax and channel fees. Source
Monetization access
Public incentive rules last updated January 2023 Source
Payout
Mainland: 1-shell minimum, usually within 24 hours. Overseas: once weekly, 1,000–50,000 shells, usually within 30 days. Source

BIGO LIVE

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Income sources
Live gifts, Beans and host contracts Source
Creator earnings
Official creator calculator: 210 Beans = US$1; gift-to-Bean value varies by region. Source
Extra deductions
Current public creator guidance lists no withdrawal fee; available payout terms vary by account and region. Source
Monetization access
Official Hosts: 18+ with ID; contract terms and eligibility are set through BIGO or its agencies. Source
Payout
Minimum withdrawal appears in-app; current guide says 3–7 business days, varying by method and region. Source

CHZZK

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Income sources
Web subscriptions: ₩4,900 or ₩14,900 monthly Source
Creator earnings
Channel-specific support, subscription, and ad rates are shown in Studio under Revenue management > My Info > Eligibility history. Source
Extra deductions
Personal payouts have withholding tax Source
Monetization access
Channel subscriptions require Pro or Partner status Source
Payout
Monthly payout on the 21st; next workday if holiday Source

SOOP

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Income sources
Ad Balloon gifts and video advertising Source
Creator earnings
70% Ad Balloon share; 60% video ads Source
Extra deductions
Korea: 3.3% tax; abroad may have 22% tax and transfer fees Source
Monetization access
Available to SOOP streamers under ad program rules Source
Payout
Request ₩50,000+ from 10th–15th; paid by month-end Source

Nimo TV

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Income sources
Viewers send paid gifts; streamers receive gift income Source
Creator earnings
Subscription share follows streamer agreements Source
Extra deductions
Creator-side payout fees are not listed publicly Source
Monetization access
Current public creator eligibility rules are not listed Source
Payout
Current payout threshold and schedule are not public Source

TikTok Series

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Income sources
Paid Series can include up to 80 videos Source
Creator earnings
Current Help Center does not publish the Series fee rate; 2022 Spanish terms list historical fee categories. Source
Extra deductions
Current Series Help does not publish app-store, TikTok or transfer-fee rates. Source
Monetization access
Usually 10K followers; some creators can apply below that Source
Payout
$50 minimum; PayPal; paid automatically on the 15th Source

Compare earnings from advertising, subscriptions and other creator programs separately. Eligibility, extra deductions and payout rules affect which earnings are available to you.

YouTube Partner Program

Video ads and fan funding

45%Watch-page ads
30%Memberships and Supers

You keep 55% before other fees

Ads need
1,000 subscribers
Fan funding
500 subscribers
Minimum payout
$100 in US
+ 1 more rate
All YouTube Partner Program rates
RateWhen
YouTube
45%Watch-page adsYou keep 55% of net
30%Memberships and SupersYou keep 70% of net
55%Shorts poolYou get 45% of your allocation

Shorts earnings come from a shared pool, split by views.

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Twitch

Livestreaming

50%Standard subs
30%Plus, 300 points

You keep 50% before other fees

Access
Affiliate or Partner
Minimum payout
$50
Payouts
15 days after month
+ 1 more rate
All Twitch rates
RateWhen
Subscriptions, net
50%Standard subsYou keep 50%
40%Plus, 100 pointsYou keep 60%
30%Plus, 300 pointsYou keep 70%

Plus rates need the points target for three months in a row.

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Kick

Livestreaming

5%Processing fee

You keep 95% before other fees

Earn from
Subs and KICKs
Access
Affiliate or Partner
Payouts
Mostly monthly
All rates and sources
All Kick rates
RateWhen
Kick
5%Processing feeYou keep 95%; Kick takes no cut

Campaign bounties have their own rewards.

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X creator monetization

Subscriptions and rewards

3%First $50k
10–20%Above $50k
Subscriptions
Premium, 2,000 followers
Rewards need
500K views in 90 days
Rewards payout
$30 minimum
+ 1 more rate
All X creator monetization rates
RateWhen
Subscriptions
3%First $50kYou keep up to 97%
10–20%Above $50kEnglish and Spanish pages differ
Original Content Rewards
Paid by impressionsBy impressions

The old revenue sharing program ended on 7 Sep 2026.

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Rumble

Video platform

40%Ads and licensing
20%Tips and pay-per-view

You keep 60% before other fees

Program needs
100 followers
Program
Premium required
Payouts
End of next month
All rates and sources
All Rumble rates
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Rumble
40%Ads and licensingYou keep 60% before costs
20%Tips and pay-per-viewYou keep 80%

Processing, hosting, and tax costs can lower your share.

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Dailymotion

Video platform

Set by agreementPartner revenue share
50%Premium Creator ads
PayPal payout
Free
Minimum payout
$100
Access
Partner account
All rates and sources
All Dailymotion rates
RateWhen
Dailymotion
50%Premium Creator adsA 50/50 split

Standard partner shares are set by contract.

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SOOP

Livestreaming, Korea

30%Ad Balloon gifts
40%Video ads

You keep 70% before other fees

Korea tax
3.3%
Minimum payout
₩50,000
Payouts
By month end
All rates and sources
All SOOP rates
RateWhen
SOOP
30%Ad Balloon giftsYou keep 70%
40%Video adsYou keep 60%

Streamers abroad can face 22% tax and transfer fees.

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Tips and creator support

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Sources and dates

Ko-fi

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Creator cost
Free account; optional Ko-fi Gold is $12/month. Source
Tip fee
Free mode: 0% one-time tips and 5% on other sales. Standard mode: 5% all transactions. Gold: 0% on new payments; all memberships started before Gold keep 5%. Source
Payment processing
PayPal/Stripe processing applies separately and varies by account, country, and currency; Ko-fi says it is typically around 3% + $0.30. Source
Money access
Payments go directly to PayPal or Stripe, without a Ko-fi payout step or minimum balance. Source

Buy Me a Coffee

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Creator cost
No monthly fee Source
Tip fee
5% platform fee per support transaction Source
Payment processing
US Stripe processing is 2.9% + $0.30; payout processing is 0.5%; international payments add 1% and subscriptions add 0.5%. Creators can cover or pass card fees to supporters. Source
Money access
Payout request starts at $10. First payout takes about 7–14 days including one-time review. After approval, guides say bank transfer takes 3–5 business days or 2–7 business days; the general payout guide says transfers go to Stripe each Wednesday. Source

Buy Me a Chai

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Creator cost
No monthly fee is stated; the official page says there are no fees. Source
Tip fee
0% platform fee; the site describes its service as having no fees or middlemen. Source
Payment processing
Supporters pay creators directly through UPI; BuyMeAChai says it does not process payments. Source
Money access
UPI payments go straight to the creator’s bank account. Source

Tipeee

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Creator cost
Registration and use are free; the platform lists no fixed upfront or subscription charge. Source
Tip fee
Tipeee takes 8% including tax from amounts collected each month. Source
Payment processing
PayPal takes 1% of post-commission payouts, capped at €6; other provider fees may vary. Source
Money access
PayPal tips go to PayPal and card tips go to a bank account; creators need both to receive both types. Source

Trakteer

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Creator cost
Creator pages, fan support, posts, goals, stream gifts and a digital-product Shop. Source
Tip fee
Trakteer charges a 5% platform fee on each support payment. Source
Payment processing
Gateway rates: OVO/DANA/LinkAja 1.65%, Jenius 2.2%, QRIS 0.77%, GoPay/ShopeePay 2%, bank VA Rp4,000, BCA VA Rp3,900, cards 3.4%; Balance/Coin Rp0. Creators may pass gateway fees to supporters. Source
Money access
Terms say Rp5,000 per withdrawal; Help Center says queued withdrawals are free and instant withdrawals cost Rp5,000. Official sources conflict. Source

Sociabuzz

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Creator cost
No registration or subscription fee for SociaBuzz TRIBE. Source
Tip fee
SociaBuzz charges 5% per transaction. Source
Payment processing
The 5% includes payment-gateway and operating costs. Source
Money access
Withdrawals take up to 3 business days; minimum Rp50,000, with Rp4,500 bank or Rp1,000 GoPay charge. Source

Saweria

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Creator cost
No monthly plan price is shown on the official pricing page. Source
Tip fee
Official schedule: Indonesia 5%–6% per tip (min Rp150); Philippines 10% (min PHP1.50). Terms set 5% standard, but contracts may differ. Source
Payment processing
Additional payment-gateway charges may apply on withdrawal; supported local wallets depend on country. Source
Money access
Payout costs Rp5,000 in Indonesia or PHP50 in the Philippines. Terms allow up to 2 days and charge Rp10,000 monthly after six months of inactivity while funds remain. Source

Streamlabs

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Creator cost
Tip pages are free; creators can accept one-time and monthly tips. Ultra is optional for extra design and domain options. Source
Tip fee
Streamlabs takes no commission on tips. Source
Payment processing
Stripe card tips: standard US rate 2.9% + $0.30; rates vary by creator and donor country. Different-currency tips add 2%. Withdrawals under $2,000 cost 0.5%; over $2,000 cost $10, capped at $10 monthly. The FAQ does not state the fee at exactly $2,000. PayPal fees vary by account. Source
Money access
PayPal tips go to the linked PayPal account; Stripe card tips are withdrawn to the linked bank. Streamlabs does not hold tips. Source

StreamElements

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Creator cost
Razer says creators should connect PayPal to continue earning tips. Source
Tip fee
StreamElements takes no commission on tips. Source
Payment processing
Payment-provider processing fees apply; StreamElements does not publish a current rate table. Source
Money access
Existing SE.Pay balance can be withdrawn until Dec 31, 2026; connect PayPal to continue earning tips. Source

Donorbox

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Creator cost
Standard is free; Pro is $150/month with discounted yearly billing; Premium is custom-priced. Source
Tip fee
Standard: forms and donation pages 2.95%, events and memberships 3.95%; Pro: 1.75% and 2%; Premium: 1.6% and 2%. US ACH platform fees are capped at $25. Source
Payment processing
US domestic USD: Stripe cards 2.9% + $0.30; registered nonprofits 2.2% + $0.30 except AmEx (3.5%). ACH 0.8%, capped at $5; PayPal cards 2.89% + $0.49 (nonprofits 1.99% + $0.49). Donors may cover fees; other rates vary. Source
Money access
Donations go to connected Stripe or PayPal accounts; those processors set payout timing. Donorbox does not hold funds. Source

GitHub Sponsors

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Creator cost
Sponsors can choose one-time or monthly payments to a developer or organization. Source
Tip fee
Personal-account sponsorships have 0% GitHub fee. Organization card sponsorships cost up to 6% total; invoicing removes the 3% card-processing portion, leaving 3%. Source
Payment processing
Organization fee includes 3% card processing and 3% GitHub service processing; invoice billing avoids the card-processing portion. Source
Money access
Stripe Connect payouts usually start on the 22nd monthly; the first payout follows a 60-day hold. ACH or wire pays on the third Thursday after a $100 threshold. Cross-border minimums and country rules may differ. Source

Liberapay

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Creator cost
Recurring donations for public-benefit work; payments cannot promise a reward, and one-time giving is not fully supported. Source
Tip fee
Liberapay takes no cut of donations. Source
Payment processing
Processor fees vary by method, country and currency; Liberapay reports trailing-year averages of 3% for Stripe and 5% for PayPal. Source
Money access
Funds go straight to Stripe or PayPal. Stripe auto-pays to bank by default; PayPal holds funds until the creator spends or withdraws them. Source

Open Collective

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Creator cost
Collectives have no organization subscription. New organization plans are $0, $60 or $320/month; extra costs depend on active collectives and paid expenses. Source
Tip fee
Collective contributions have no platform fee with optional Platform Tips; organizations can choose a 5% Crowdfunding Fee instead. Fiscal hosts set separate fees, usually 4%–10%, sometimes higher. Source
Payment processing
Stripe, PayPal, Wise and other processors set their own fees; Open Collective and fiscal hosts do not add a markup. Source
Money access
Fiscal hosts receive and hold funds for hosted Collectives; independent Collectives use their own bank account. Source

Compare platform fees on tips and recurring creator support. Payment processing and access to funds are separate checks from the headline platform fee.

Ko-fi

Tips and support

0%Tips, Free mode
5%Other sales, Free mode

You keep 100% before other fees

Gold
$12 a month
Card fees
About 3% + 30¢
Payouts
Straight to you
+ 2 more rates
All Ko-fi rates
RateWhen
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0%Tips, Free mode
5%Other sales, Free mode
5%Standard modeAll payments
0%GoldNew payments

Memberships started before Gold keep the 5% fee.

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Buy Me a Coffee

Tips and support

5%Each payment

You keep 95% before other fees

Plan
Free
Card fees
2.9% + 30¢ Stripe
Minimum payout
$10
All rates and sources
All Buy Me a Coffee rates
RateWhen
Buy Me a Coffee
5%Each payment

Payouts add 0.5%, and international payments add 1%.

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Buy Me a Chai

UPI tips, India

0%Platform fee

You keep 100% before other fees

Plan
Free
Payments
UPI, direct
Money goes
Straight to your bank
All rates and sources
All Buy Me a Chai rates
RateWhen
Buy Me a Chai
0%Platform fee

Buy Me a Chai does not handle payments. Fans pay you directly by UPI.

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Tipeee

Recurring tips

8%Monthly tips

You keep 92% before other fees

Start
Free
PayPal payout
1%, max €6
Card tips
Paid to your bank
All rates and sources
All Tipeee rates
RateWhen
Tipeee
8%Monthly tipsTax included

You need both PayPal and a bank account to receive both kinds of tips.

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Trakteer

Fan support, Indonesia

5%Support payments

You keep 95% before other fees

QRIS fee
0.77%
Card fee
3.4%
Withdrawal
Free or Rp5,000
All rates and sources
All Trakteer rates
RateWhen
Trakteer
5%Support payments

Payment method fees are extra, and you can pass them to supporters.

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Sociabuzz

Fan tips, Indonesia

5%Each payment

You keep 95% before other fees

Start
Free
Gateway
Included
Minimum payout
Rp50,000
All rates and sources
All Sociabuzz rates
RateWhen
SociaBuzz
5%Each paymentGateway costs included

Bank withdrawals cost Rp4,500. GoPay costs Rp1,000.

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Saweria

Stream tips, Indonesia

5–6%Indonesia
10%Philippines
Plan
None listed
Payout fee
Rp5,000
Inactive fee
Rp10,000 a month
All rates and sources
All Saweria rates
RateWhen
Saweria
5–6%IndonesiaAt least Rp150 per tip
10%PhilippinesAt least PHP1.50

The inactive fee starts after six months without activity.

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Streamlabs

Stream tips

0%Commission

You keep 100% before other fees

Tip pages
Free
Card fees
2.9% + 30¢ Stripe
Withdrawal
0.5% under $2,000
All rates and sources
All Streamlabs rates
RateWhen
Streamlabs
0%Commission

Streamlabs does not hold tips. PayPal tips go straight to your PayPal.

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StreamElements

Stream tips

0%Commission

You keep 100% before other fees

Payments
PayPal
SE.Pay balance
Until 31 Dec 2026
Processing
Not published
All rates and sources
All StreamElements rates
RateWhen
StreamElements
0%Commission

Connect PayPal to keep receiving tips. SE.Pay balances can be withdrawn until the end of 2026.

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Donorbox

Donations

2.95%Standard, donations
1.6%Premium, donations

You keep 97.05% before other fees

Pro
$150 a month
Card fees
2.9% + 30¢ Stripe
Payouts
Via Stripe or PayPal
+ 3 more rates
All Donorbox rates
RateWhen
Donations and forms
2.95%Standard, donations
1.75%Pro
1.6%Premium, donations
Events and memberships
3.95%Standard
2%Pro and Premium

Registered nonprofits get lower card rates. Donors can choose to cover fees.

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GitHub Sponsors

Open-source sponsorships

0%Personal accounts
6%Organizations, by card

You keep 100% before other fees

Sponsors
One-time or monthly
Invoiced orgs
3%
First payout
60-day hold
+ 1 more rate
All GitHub Sponsors rates
RateWhen
GitHub Sponsors
0%Personal accounts
6%Organizations, by cardIncludes 3% card processing
3%Organizations, invoiced

Payouts usually start on the 22nd of each month.

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Liberapay

Recurring donations

0%Platform cut

You keep 100% before other fees

Donations
Recurring only
Stripe fees
About 3%
Money goes
Straight to you
All rates and sources
All Liberapay rates
RateWhen
Liberapay
0%Platform cut

Donations cannot promise rewards.

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Open Collective

Community funding

0%With optional tips
5%Fixed fee option

You keep 100% before other fees

Collectives
Free
Fiscal host
Usually 4–10%
Processing
No markup
+ 1 more rate
All Open Collective rates
RateWhen
Open Collective
0%With optional tips
5%Fixed fee option
Fiscal host
4–10%Typical host feeSet by each host

Fiscal hosts hold the money for hosted collectives.

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Digital freelance services and commissions

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Fiverr

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Seller fee
Freelancer receives 80% of each completed order, including Gig Extras and tips: a 20% Fiverr cut. Source
Required seller cost
Free to join and list services; no subscription is required. Optional paid tools and Seller Plus are separate. Source
Payment and withdrawal charges
Withdrawals: PayPal $0; bank via Payoneer $1; Payoneer account $3. Provider and currency-conversion fees may apply. Source
Client source
Fiverr marketplace gigs; Fiverr Ads can promote listings for an added cost. Source
Money access
Standard funds clear 14 days after an order completes; eligible seller levels or paid programs may clear faster. Source

Upwork

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Seller fee
Marketplace freelancer service fee is 0% to 15% per contract. Direct Contracts are 5%, or 0% with active Freelancer Plus. Source
Required seller cost
Connects cost $0.15 each; most job proposals require them. Optional Freelancer Plus is $19.99/month, includes 100 Connects/month and 0% Direct Contract fees. Source
Payment and withdrawal charges
Withdrawal fees vary: US bank free for US tax addresses or $2.99 for international addresses; local bank $0.99; USD wire $50; Instant Pay $2. Provider fees may apply. Source
Client source
Marketplace jobs or your own clients via Direct Contracts; marketplace clients may also pay a $0.99 to $14.99 contract initiation fee. Source
Money access
Hourly earnings are normally available 10 days after the weekly cycle; fixed-price funds clear 5 days after milestone approval. Source

Freelancer

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Seller fee
Hourly: 10%. Fixed-price and contests: 10% or $5 minimum. Preferred Recruiter: 15%; eligible new-client quote: 3%; qualifying referred-client offer: 0% on future projects. New-client offers exclude contests. Source
Required seller cost
Free signup; 6 bids/month. A $20 unreserved balance is required to bid. Optional memberships start at $4.99/month; higher-risk jobs may require more. Source
Payment and withdrawal charges
Withdrawals: PayPal, Skrill, Payoneer, Express $1; international wire $25. Wire minimum $500; most other methods $50. Inactive accounts may incur up to $14/month after 6 months. Source
Client source
Marketplace projects and contests; eligible new clients can qualify for 3% quote or 0% referral promotions, with conditions. Source
Money access
After release, transfers usually take 24 hours to 5 business days; the first withdrawal has a 15-day hold. Source

PeoplePerHour

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Seller fee
Per-buyer lifetime spend: 20% below £250; 7.5% from £250 to £5,000; 3.5% above £5,000. Fees exclude VAT; £1 minimum fee per invoice. Minimum AutoPay/hourly invoice payment is £6 excl. VAT. Source
Required seller cost
No signup, project-search, or offer-posting fee. 15 proposal credits are free monthly; more can be bought, but the public help page lists no price. Source
Payment and withdrawal charges
Minimum service fee is £1 per invoice, excluding VAT. PPH does not list a fixed withdrawal fee; international intermediary bank fees may apply. Source
Client source
Find buyers through the PeoplePerHour marketplace. Source
Money access
Funds clear in about 14 working days; PPH processes requests within 2 working days. After approval: UK bank 24 hours, local/SEPA 1–3 days, international bank 3–7 days; PayPal/Payoneer usually minutes. Source

Contra

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Seller fee
Creator commission is 0%. Free plan: $15 for $1–$499 projects and $29 for $500+; Pro waives this fee. Depending on the project flow, the fee may be assigned to the client or Independent. Source
Required seller cost
Free account. Optional Contra Pro costs $29 monthly or $17 per month when billed annually. Source
Payment and withdrawal charges
Client payment fees: cards 2.9% + $0.30 domestic (+0.5% manually entered, +1.5% international, +1% currency conversion); ACH 0.8% capped at $5; SEPA 0.5% + $0.30 capped at $6; wallet 1.5%; crypto 2% Free / 1% Pro. Seller payout and conversion costs vary by method and location. Source
Client source
Independents can invite existing clients and apply to jobs in Contra’s job feed. Source
Money access
Standard payouts are free and include a 4-day safety hold. Faster payout costs 2% on Free and is free on Pro; transfer timing varies by method. Source

Malt

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Seller fee
Latest fee guide lists 5% standard; some FR/ES/BE projects start at 10% and fall to 5% after six months. Other official guides list 0% in UK/NL, 10% then 5%, and 2% for invited clients. The quote shows the applied fee. Source
Required seller cost
Malt’s public freelancer guides do not list a required monthly seller plan price; project commissions are shown in the quote. Source
Payment and withdrawal charges
Freelancer commission is quoted before VAT; VAT on Malt service invoices depends on the billing entity, country, and tax status. Source
Client source
Find projects through Malt or invite existing clients to manage projects and payments on the platform. Source
Money access
Payout timing follows project terms: prepaid work pays after validation; eligible cash-advance projects pay within 10 days; other client invoice terms are usually 30–60 days. Source

Workana

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Seller fee
Published table lists 20% on $0–$300, 10% on $301–$3,000, and 5% from $3,000 per client. Prose says 5% applies above $3,000, leaving that exact boundary ambiguous. Source
Required seller cost
Profile creation, job search, and proposals are free; optional benefits plans start at about $1/day for Explorer. Source
Payment and withdrawal charges
Clients pay a 4.5% service charge (minimum $2); payment-processing cost varies by method and country. Source
Client source
Clients post marketplace projects or hire directly; all payments between the same client and freelancer count toward the commission tiers. Source
Money access
Free-plan withdrawals run monthly on the 1st–5th; paid plans add mid-month or weekly withdrawals. Payoneer requires a $30 minimum balance. Source

Guru

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Seller fee
Base job fee by membership: Basic 9%, Basic+ 9%, Professional 7%, Business 6%, Executive 5%. The employer may agree to cover up to 5 percentage points, reducing the freelancer’s share. Source
Required seller cost
Free Basic membership includes 10 bids per month; optional paid memberships add bids and features. Source
Payment and withdrawal charges
Employer handling fee is 2.9%; current pricing promises 100% cashback for eCheck or wire. An older help article also lists physical checks and 3% cashback. Source
Client source
Freelancers find work by searching jobs and sending quotes to employers. Source
Money access
Withdrawals use PayPal, Payoneer debit card, US eCheck, non-US bank, or wire where available. Guru processes requests on business days; bank timing depends on method and location. Source

Truelancer

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Seller fee
The current fee page lists an 8–10% seller service fee by membership; older official terms from 2020 list 3–10%, so the exact current membership schedule is not consistent across official pages. Source
Required seller cost
Non-premium accounts get 20 free proposals monthly; extra proposal packs cost $4–$20. Paid membership programs are also offered. Source
Payment and withdrawal charges
Withdrawal fees vary: India INR bank transfer $0; Payoneer bank transfer $3; Payoneer account $0; USD bank transfer $25; PayPal charges its own fee. Currency conversion or bank fees may also apply. Source
Client source
Find work through freelance jobs and fixed-price service listings; platform payments go through the Truelancer wallet. Source
Money access
Truelancer says it processes withdrawal requests within two days; final arrival time depends on the selected payment provider and bank. Source

Legiit

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Seller fee
Legiit deducts a 15% seller fee from the total sale amount. Source
Required seller cost
General use is free; sellers may optionally buy Premium Seller for $27 per month. The 15% seller fee applies to completed sales. Source
Payment and withdrawal charges
Third-party payment providers may add 3% (wallet payments are exempt); an affiliate-referred sale can add another 15%; withdrawals cost $3. Source
Client source
Sell digital services through Legiit marketplace listings; affiliate links can also refer buyers. Source
Money access
After the buyer marks an order complete, Legiit verifies payment within five days; if the buyer does not respond, completion is automatic after three days. Payout can take up to 72 more hours to appear. Source

99designs

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Seller fee
For 1-to-1 projects, designer platform fee is 15% Entry, 10% Mid, or 5% Top level. New clients add 20% of the first $500 in paid invoices (maximum $100); waivers apply for contest finalists/winners or qualifying invitations. Source
Required seller cost
Designer signup is free; applications are reviewed and accepted designers are assigned a level. Source
Payment and withdrawal charges
For 1-to-1 projects, clients also pay a fixed 5% platform fee. Payment-provider charges may vary by location. Source
Client source
Designers get work through design contests, designer search, services, and direct 1-to-1 projects. Source
Money access
Hyperwallet is required; the $25 minimum is tracked separately for US/EU earnings. Current official guides differ: one says released funds reach Hyperwallet within 5 business days; another says a 5-business-day review plus 1–2 more days. Bank delivery takes 1–5 business days; PayPal takes 1–2. Methods and fees vary by region. Source

DesignCrowd

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Seller fee
DesignCrowd retains 15% of designer payments, including place awards, participation payments, paid invitations, and tips. Source
Required seller cost
Creating a DesignCrowd designer account is free. Source
Payment and withdrawal charges
Payout costs depend on provider and location. Official guidance lists 2% Payoneer FX and PayPal charges of at least 2.5%; PayPal fees vary by region. Source
Client source
Designers get paid through contests, One Designer jobs, and paid invitations. Source
Money access
Contest payments can be delayed by customer-requested changes, design QA or copyright checks, or contest-holder handover approval. Source

VGen

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Seller fee
VGen charges artists a 5% service fee on commissions; this is separate from payment processing and international payout fees. Source
Required seller cost
No upfront or monthly platform fee. Source
Payment and withdrawal charges
VGen Payments processing is 2.9% + $0.30; non-US artists also pay a country-dependent 1.5–2.5% payout fee. PayPal charges follow the artist’s PayPal terms; clients pay their own FX fees. Source
Client source
Artists list commission services for discovery on VGen or share their profile to bring clients. Source
Money access
VGen Payments: $50 wallet minimum; manual payouts take up to 7–10 business days initially, then 3–5. PayPal funds reach the PayPal balance instantly. Source

Artists&Clients

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Seller fee
Current seller share is not published; an official 2014 post said the completed-job fee became 15% Source
Required seller cost
Current account or listing cost is not stated in public seller materials Source
Payment and withdrawal charges
Current processing, withdrawal and conversion charges are not stated; the 2014 post mentioned PayPal costs Source
Client source
Commission-slot marketplace where buyers browse artist offers and request work Source
Money access
Current payout method and timing are not stated; official 2014 post mentioned auto-payouts on the 15th Source

Skeb

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Seller fee
Request fee: 9.8% standard, 8.3% with either discount condition, 6.8% with both. Boost is separate, up to 13.6%. Source
Required seller cost
Account setup and request acceptance are free; request fee is deducted from creator payout. Source
Payment and withdrawal charges
No extra client fee. Each withdrawal costs ¥458 to a Japanese bank or ¥254 to Kyash. Source
Client source
Built for existing fans; discovery and search are intentionally limited. Source
Money access
Earnings credit 10 seconds after delivery. Withdraw per work or monthly: Kyash/zero-time is instant; standard bank transfer takes 24 hours or more after a request, with possible delays. Source

Artistree

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Seller fee
Official seller guides do not state a current commission fee Source
Required seller cost
Official public seller guides do not state a required seller-plan cost Source
Payment and withdrawal charges
Official public seller guides do not state payment-processing or withdrawal charges Source
Client source
Sell custom digital work through your request form; marketplace listing requires application and verification Source
Money access
Official public seller guides do not state payout method or timing Source

SoundBetter

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Seller fee
Project and track fees are shown when submitting proposals or listing tracks; Storefront commission is 10%. Source
Required seller cost
Storefront costs $9.99/month or $99/year. Source
Payment and withdrawal charges
Payment-provider processing fees are deducted separately; the provider sets the amount. Source
Client source
Music services marketplace plus a creator storefront for digital goods and services. Source
Money access
Marketplace funds release after client approval or auto-completion after 14 days; Storefront payout timing follows the provider. Source

AirGigs

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Seller fee
10% for Top Rated or sellers featuring at least one service; otherwise 15%. $8 minimum per order. Source
Required seller cost
One-time $20 seller activation fee; no monthly or membership fee. Source
Payment and withdrawal charges
Account funding fee: 4.7% by card or 2.9% by ACH. Payout providers may charge separately. Source
Client source
Music production marketplace for audio and multimedia services. Source
Money access
Payoneer: 3.99% (+$0.49 in some countries), typically Tue/Thu; currency conversion fees apply outside USD. PayPal: 3-day clearance, usually under 24h for final approval, then 12–24h after daily processing. Source

Compare marketplace commissions with services for managing clients you find yourself. Check seller costs, withdrawal charges and when funds become available.

Freelancer

Freelance marketplace

10%Hourly and fixed-price
15%Preferred Recruiter

You keep 90% before other fees

Start
Free, 6 bids
Bid balance
$20 needed
PayPal payout
$1
+ 2 more rates
All Freelancer rates
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Freelancer
10%Hourly and fixed-priceAt least $5 on fixed-price
15%Preferred Recruiter
3%Eligible new clients
0%Clients you referOn future projects

Your first withdrawal has a 15-day hold.

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PeoplePerHour

Freelance marketplace

20%Under £250 per client
3.5%Over £5,000

You keep 80% before other fees

Start
Free
Credits
15 free a month
Funds clear
About 14 working days
+ 1 more rate
All PeoplePerHour rates
RateWhen
By total spent per client
20%Under £250 per client
7.5%£250 to £5,000
3.5%Over £5,000

Fees are before VAT, with a £1 minimum per invoice.

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Malt

Freelance marketplace, Europe

5%Standard
0–10%By country and client

You keep 95% before other fees

Plan
None listed
VAT
Depends on country
Payouts
By project terms
+ 3 more rates
All Malt rates
RateWhen
Malt
5%Standard
10%Some FR, ES, BE projectsFalls to 5% after six months
2%Clients you invite
0%UK and Netherlands

Malt’s guides differ by country. Your quote shows the fee that applies.

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Workana

Freelance marketplace

20%First $300 per client
5%Above $3,000

You keep 80% before other fees

Start
Free
Clients pay
+ 4.5%
Payouts
Monthly on Free
+ 1 more rate
All Workana rates
RateWhen
By total paid per client
20%First $300 per client
10%$301 to $3,000
5%Above $3,000

All payments from the same client count toward the lower rates.

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Legiit

Freelance services

15%Each sale

You keep 85% before other fees

Start
Free
Premium
$27 a month
Withdrawal
$3
+ 2 more rates
All Legiit rates
RateWhen
Legiit
15%Each sale
+ 15%Affiliate sales
+ 3%Some payment methods

Payouts can take up to 72 hours after an order is verified.

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VGen

Art commissions

5%Commissions

You keep 95% before other fees

Start
Free
Card fees
2.9% + 30¢
Minimum payout
$50
All rates and sources
All VGen rates
RateWhen
VGen
5%CommissionsBefore card fees

Artists outside the US also pay a 1.5–2.5% payout fee.

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Skeb

Commissions, Japan

9.8%Standard
6.8%Both discounts

You keep 90.2% before other fees

Start
Free
Client fee
None
Bank withdrawal
¥458
+ 1 more rate
All Skeb rates
RateWhen
Skeb request fee
9.8%Standard
8.3%One discount
6.8%Both discounts

Boost is a separate fee of up to 13.6%.

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SoundBetter

Music services

10%Storefront sales
Shown in proposalProjects

You keep 90% before other fees

Storefront
$9.99 a month
Card fees
Taken separately
Funds release
After approval
All rates and sources
All SoundBetter rates
RateWhen
SoundBetter
10%Storefront sales
Shown in proposalProjectsShown on each proposal

Project fees are shown when you send a proposal.

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Crowdfunding creative projects

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Kickstarter

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Funding model
All-or-nothing: creator receives funds only after the project reaches its full funding goal. Source
Platform fee
5% platform fee on funds collected when the project is successfully funded. Source
Payment processing
Processing varies by country. US: 3% + $0.30 per pledge; pledges under $10: 5% + $0.08. Source
When fees apply
No platform or processing fees if the funding goal is missed. Source
Creator access
Creators must be based in one of 25 supported countries and meet matching ID and bank requirements. Source

Indiegogo

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Funding model
Regular campaigns are fixed-goal; Express has no goal and charges backers at checkout. Source
Platform fee
New campaigns after 16 October 2025 pay a 5% fee on collected funds. Source
Payment processing
New campaigns: 3% + $0.20/€0.20 per transaction; project currency determines the fixed fee. Source
When fees apply
Regular campaign fees are waived if the goal is missed. Express charges backers at checkout and starts creator payouts during the campaign. Source
Creator access
New campaigns require compliance review and KYC, use Adyen, and pay out weekly to a bank; Adyen credits usually take 3–5 business days. Source

BackerKit

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Funding model
All-or-nothing crowdfunding: backers are charged only when the project reaches its goal. Source
Platform fee
5% platform fee on total funds raised for crowdfunding. Source
Payment processing
US USD domestic processing is 2.9% + $0.30 per pledge; rates vary by currency and international card. Source
When fees apply
Crowdfunding fees apply only when the goal is met; pledge manager charges are separate. Source
Creator access
Supported-country Stripe account and identity verification are required before launch. Source

Crowdfundr

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Funding model
Creators choose Keep-it-All or all-or-nothing funding. Source
Platform fee
Optional Tips: 0% platform fee. Fee Recovery: 5%; supporters cover 85–95% when enabled. Source
Payment processing
Stripe/PayPal processing example is 2.9% + $0.30; actual fee varies by provider and region. Source
When fees apply
Fees apply per contribution. Supporters may cover them; creators pay any unrecovered amount. Source
Creator access
Funds go directly to linked Stripe or PayPal accounts; payout timing follows the payment provider. Source

Seed&Spark

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Funding model
A project gets the Green Light at 80% of its goal; pledges are collected after the campaign ends. Source
Platform fee
0% platform fee; Seed&Spark charges no platform commission to creators. Source
Payment processing
Domestic cards average 2.9% + $0.30 per pledge; Canada and international cards may cost more. Source
When fees apply
Pledges process after campaign end at 80% or more; below 80%, supporters are not charged. Source
Creator access
US/Canada legal representative or eligible entity required; project must pass creative-content review. Source

Ulule

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Funding model
Reward campaigns are all-or-nothing; donation and subscription goals are optional. Source
Platform fee
EUR reward/donation funds: cards 6.67% below €100K, then 5.83%, 5%, and 4.17% by band; checks 4.17%, 3.33%, 2.5%, 1.67%. Subscription: 6.67%. Before VAT; creator location may add VAT. Source
Payment processing
Backers pay €0.10 + 2.2% VAT-included service fee per contribution; it does not reduce creator proceeds. Source
When fees apply
Reward commission only on goal success; donation and subscription commissions apply on each transfer. Source
Creator access
EUR payout reaches the bank about 72 working hours after campaign end; USD/GBP charge retries can add up to 5 days. Source

Pozible

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Funding model
AON and donations Source
Platform fee
5% platform fee on successful all-or-nothing projects. Source
Payment processing
US card: 3% + $0.30 Source
When fees apply
AON goal; donations flexible Source
Creator access
Donations are for Australian organisations with a valid ABN. Source

MotionGallery

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Funding model
Concept and Production are campaign models. Source
Platform fee
Concept: 10% total if successful, 0% if missed. Production: 10% if met, 20% if missed, all-in. Source
Payment processing
Concept adds 5% payment processing; bank fee and tax may also apply. Source
When fees apply
BASIC monthly support: 10% total (5% platform + 5% processing); tax extra. Source
Creator access
Application review Source

CAMPFIRE

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Funding model
AON / all-in Source
Platform fee
Total creator fees: CAMPFIRE 17%, machi-ya 25%, Community 15%, Social Good 0%, Creation 0%; Entertainment 0–17%. Source
Payment processing
CAMPFIRE 12% platform + 5% processing; machi-ya 20% + 5%; Community 15% + 0%; rates before tax. Source
When fees apply
Social Good creators pay 0%; supporters pay 7% platform + 5% payment fees. Source
Creator access
Project owners must be 18+ and have a Japanese address and phone, a bank account in their own name, and official photo ID. Corporate projects must provide company details; extra documents may be requested. Source

Compare crowdfunding fees alongside the funding model and when charges apply. Payment processing and creator eligibility are separate from the platform percentage.

Kickstarter

All-or-nothing crowdfunding

5%Only if funded
3% + 30¢US card processing

You keep 95% before other fees

Missed goal
No fees
Small pledges
5% + 8¢ under $10
Countries
25 supported
All rates and sources
All Kickstarter rates
RateWhen
Kickstarter, US
5%Only if funded
3%+ 30¢US card processingPer pledge

Kickstarter is all-or-nothing. You only get money if you reach your goal.

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Indiegogo

Crowdfunding

5%Funds collected
3% + 20¢Per transaction

You keep 95% before other fees

Missed goal
Fees waived
Payouts
Weekly
Review
KYC required
All rates and sources
All Indiegogo rates
RateWhen
Indiegogo
5%Funds collected
3%+ 20¢Per transaction

These rates are for campaigns started after 16 October 2025.

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BackerKit

Crowdfunding

5%If goal is met
2.9% + 30¢US card processing

You keep 95% before other fees

Missed goal
No fees
Needs
Stripe account
Pledge manager
Priced separately
All rates and sources
All BackerKit rates
RateWhen
BackerKit
5%If goal is met
2.9%+ 30¢US card processing

Backers are charged only when the project reaches its goal.

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Crowdfundr

Crowdfunding

0%Optional tips model
5%Fee Recovery

You keep 100% before other fees

Models
Keep-it-all or goal
Card fees
2.9% + 30¢
Supporters cover
85–95% of fees
All rates and sources
All Crowdfundr rates
RateWhen
Crowdfundr
0%Optional tips model
5%Fee RecoverySupporters cover most of it

Money goes straight to your Stripe or PayPal account.

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Ulule

Crowdfunding, Europe

6.67%Cards, up to €100K
4.17%Cards, over €500K

You keep 93.33% before other fees

Backers pay
€0.10 + 2.2%
Rewards
All-or-nothing
Payout
About 72 hours
+ 3 more rates
All Ulule rates
RateWhen
Card payments
6.67%Cards, up to €100K
5.83%€100K to €250K
5%€250K to €500K
4.17%Cards, over €500K
Other
6.67%Subscriptions

Rates are before VAT. Checks cost less, from 4.17% down to 1.67%.

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Pozible

Crowdfunding, Australia

5%All-or-nothing
3% + 30¢US card processing

You keep 95% before other fees

Donations
Australian orgs
Model
All-or-nothing
Flexible
Donations only
All rates and sources
All Pozible rates
RateWhen
Pozible
5%All-or-nothingIf successful
3%+ 30¢US card processing

Donation campaigns need an Australian organisation with an ABN.

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MotionGallery

Crowdfunding, Japan

10%Goal met
20%All-in, goal missed

You keep 90% before other fees

Review
Application
Monthly support
10% total
Extra
Tax and bank fee
+ 3 more rates
All MotionGallery rates
RateWhen
Concept
10%Goal metIncludes 5% processing
0%Goal missed
Production, all-in
10%Goal met
20%All-in, goal missed
Monthly support
10%BASIC plan

With Production you keep the money even if you miss the goal, at a higher fee.

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CAMPFIRE

Crowdfunding, Japan

17%CAMPFIRE
0%Social Good

You keep 83% before other fees

Owners
18+, in Japan
machi-ya
25%
Rates
Before tax
+ 4 more rates
All CAMPFIRE rates
RateWhen
By service, total
17%CAMPFIRE12% platform + 5% processing
25%machi-ya
15%Community
0%Social GoodSupporters pay 12%
0%Creation
0–17%Entertainment

You need a Japanese address, phone number, and bank account.

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