The best creator subscription platforms in 2026
A plain comparison focused on how much of what fans pay reaches you.
1. pfans
10% fee, creators keep 90%, card processing paid by fans. Messaging, vault, analytics, fan CRM, automations, scheduling and per-viewer watermarking included; bank or crypto payouts.
2. OnlyFans
The best-known name with a large fan base. 20% fee, creators keep 80%.
3. Fansly
Known for tiered subscriptions and tag-based discovery. 20% commission, creators keep 80%.
4. Fanvue
An introductory rate of 15% for the first 12 months after verification, then 20%.
5. Patreon
A membership platform for artists, podcasters, writers and educators. New creators since August 4, 2025 pay 10% plus payment processing. No sexually explicit content.
Other platforms' figures are their publicly stated headline fees, last checked October 2026. Fees can change, so confirm current terms on each platform. pfans is not affiliated with the other platforms named here.
How to choose
- How much of each payment do I keep after every fee?
- Can I earn from subscriptions, pay-per-view, tips and live?
- How and how fast can I withdraw?
- How well is my content protected?
Frequently asked questions
Which creator platform has the lowest fees?
Of the platforms compared, pfans has the lowest all-in fee at 10%, and fans pay card processing, not creators. Patreon charges 10% for new creators plus processing.
What percentage do OnlyFans and Fansly take?
Both take 20% of creator earnings, so creators keep 80%.