OnlyFans fees for creators
Here is what a creator pays, based on public pages and creator reports. Details can change, so check your own account settings.
| Cost | What it is | Amount (public or reported) |
|---|---|---|
| Account | Opening a creator account | No fee |
| Platform fee | Share of subscriptions, PPV and tips | 20 percent |
| Payout | Withdrawal to your bank | Usually no fee from OnlyFans, bank fees may apply (reported) |
| Minimum withdrawal | Lowest amount you can withdraw | 20 USD (public) |
| Pending period | Time before earnings can be withdrawn | About 7 days in many regions (public) |
The 20 percent fee is the only cost that grows with your income. The more you earn, the more it takes. Our page on how much OnlyFans takes has examples at five income levels.
OnlyFans subscription fee for fans
The OnlyFans subscription fee is set by each creator, not by OnlyFans. As reported, creators can set a monthly price within a range set by the site, offer free pages, and add bundles for longer periods.
- Fans pay the subscription price shown on the page.
- Sales tax or VAT is added at checkout in places where the law requires it, as reported.
- PPV messages and tips are paid on top of the subscription, at the price the creator sets.
For a creator, this matters because the fan sees one price, but the creator receives 80 percent of it.
A worked example of OnlyFans fees
Here is a hypothetical month. You charge 12 USD a month and have 200 subscribers. You also sell 80 PPV messages at 10 USD and receive 400 USD in tips.
| Income | Amount | OnlyFans fee (20 percent) | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscriptions | 2,400 USD | 480 USD | 1,920 USD |
| PPV | 800 USD | 160 USD | 640 USD |
| Tips | 400 USD | 80 USD | 320 USD |
| Total | 3,600 USD | 720 USD | 2,880 USD |
On Fansti, the same month at 12 percent costs 432 USD in fees and you keep 3,168 USD. That is 288 USD more per month and 3,456 USD more per year.
The OnlyFans referral program
According to its public pages, OnlyFans runs a referral program. When a creator you refer starts earning, you receive a small share of their earnings for a limited time, paid by OnlyFans out of its own fee. The referred creator still keeps 80 percent.
The referral reward is a bonus for growth, not a cut to the fee you pay on your own sales.
How OnlyFans fees compare
Facts about other platforms come from their public pages and reports and may change.
| Platform | Creator fee | Fee rises later | Card processing at checkout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fansti | 12 percent flat | No | Shown as its own line, paid by the fan |
| OnlyFans | 20 percent (public) | No | Not shown to fans as a separate line (reported) |
| Fansly | 20 percent (reported) | No | Not shown to fans as a separate line (reported) |
| Fanvue | 15 percent, then 20 percent (reported) | Yes, after month one | Not shown to fans as a separate line (reported) |
If discovery matters more to you than the fee, the Fansly vs OnlyFans page compares those two in more depth. For a wider view, see our ranking of the best sites to sell adult content.
What fees look like on Fansti
Fansti keeps it short. You pay a flat 12 percent on subscriptions, PPV and tips, and you keep 88 percent of every price you set. There is no monthly fee for creators, no plan and no rate that expires.
Each fan payment shows card or crypto processing as its own line at checkout, paid by the fan. It never comes out of your 88 percent. Payouts are free from Fansti, weekly or on request from 50 USD. The full breakdown is on the Fansti fees page, and the fee calculator shows your own numbers.
Frequently asked questions
What are the OnlyFans fees for creators?
According to its public pages, OnlyFans takes 20 percent of subscriptions, PPV and tips. Opening a creator account costs nothing.
Does it cost money to start an OnlyFans?
No. Creating an account has no fee, as reported. OnlyFans earns only through its 20 percent share of your sales.
What does a fan pay to subscribe on OnlyFans?
Fans pay the subscription price the creator sets, plus sales tax or VAT where it applies, as reported. PPV and tips are extra.
Does OnlyFans charge a fee to withdraw money?
OnlyFans reports no withdrawal fee in most cases, but your bank may charge for international transfers. The minimum withdrawal is 20 USD.
Are OnlyFans fees the same for tips and PPV?
Yes. The same 20 percent applies to tips, PPV messages, locked posts and subscriptions.
Which platform has lower fees than OnlyFans?
Fansti charges a flat 12 percent on everything. Fan payment processing is paid by the fan at checkout, so creators keep 88 percent.
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