Compare creator platforms
Head-to-head comparisons of the four platforms creators actually choose between, with the fee and referral terms that decide it.
Disclosure: some links on this page are referral links. If you sign up through one we may be paid a commission by the platform, at no extra cost to you. We rank platforms on their terms, not their payouts — here is how.
Everything at a glance
| Platform | Best for | You keep | Minimum payout | Referral window | Discovery | Visit platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoyalFans | Best for referral income | 80% Reported | $50 Reported | Lifetime Reported | Limited but real | Visit (opens on loyalfans.com in a new tab) |
| Fanvue | Best terms in year one | 80% Official 85% for the first 12 months for newly signed-up creators | Varies by withdrawal method — not published Official | 12 months Official | Effectively none | Visit (opens on fanvue.com in a new tab) |
| Fansly | Best for getting discovered | 80% Reported | $20 Reported | 12 months Disputed | Strongest of the four | Visit (opens on fansly.com in a new tab) |
| OnlyFans | Best for reaching fans | 80% Reported | $20 Reported | 12 months Reported | Weak | Visit (opens on onlyfans.com in a new tab) |
Referral terms
| Platform | Rate | Pays for | Cap | Paid out of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoyalFans | 5% Reported | Lifetime Reported | No published cap Reported | The platform's cut Reported |
| Fanvue | 5% Official | 12 months Official | $50,000 per creator Official | Sources contradict each other Disputed |
| Fansly | 5% Disputed | 12 months Disputed | No published cap Disputed | Sources contradict each other Disputed |
| OnlyFans | 5% Reported | 12 months Reported | $50,000 per creator Reported | The platform's cut Reported |
Head to head
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Fanvue vs OnlyFans — which is actually better for creators?
OnlyFans has the fans. Fanvue has the better first-year rate and wants your business. Here is which one wins on each axis that matters, and the answer most creators actually need.
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Fansly vs OnlyFans — the only comparison where discovery decides it
Identical 80/20 splits, so the fee comparison is a non-event. What separates them is that one of these platforms will send you subscribers and the other will not.
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LoyalFans vs OnlyFans — a fair fight on terms, a rout on audience
LoyalFans has the best referral terms in the category and a fraction of the fans. Whether that trade is worth making depends on something most comparisons never ask about.
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Fanvue vs Fansly — better terms or a platform that finds you fans?
The two strongest OnlyFans alternatives, and they win on opposite things. One pays you more for your first year; the other actually sends you subscribers.