How do fan subscription platform commissions compare, and which Fanvue alternatives charge less?
Short answer
Fanvue, Fansly and OnlyFans publish a 20% standard commission. FanPearl and MyShrine publish 10%, and both add a service fee that the fan pays at checkout. Passes advertises up to 90% for creators on its basic plan, and its Creators+ plan takes 20%. This page is published by FanPearl, so check each platform's linked terms before you decide.
How do the platforms compare?
| Platform | Standard commission | Creator keeps per $100 of listed sales | Fee paid by the fan | Payout hold | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FanPearl | 10% | $90 | Yes, service fee on top of the listed price | 7 days | FanPearl for creators |
| MyShrine | 10% | $90 | Yes, 10% service fee | See its terms | MyShrine fees |
| Passes | 10% basic plan, 20% Creators+ | $90 or $80 | See its terms | See its terms | Passes, Creators+ plan |
| Fanvue | 20% | $80 | See its terms | 7 days, up to 28 | Fanvue earnings policy |
| Fansly | 20% | $80 | See its terms | 7 days | Fansly getting started |
| OnlyFans | 20% | $80 | See its terms | See its terms | OnlyFans terms |
All figures were read from the linked pages on November 1, 2026. "See its terms" means we did not confirm that detail on the page we read. Terms change, so the linked page is the final word. We left Patreon out because we could not open its current fee page when we checked.
Which Fanvue alternatives charge a lower commission?
From the table, FanPearl and MyShrine publish 10% against Fanvue's 20%. Passes advertises up to 90% for creators on its basic plan. On $2,000 of monthly listed sales, the commission is $200 at 10% and $400 at 20%, a difference of $200 a month. That sum compares commission only.
Commission is not the only thing to compare. A fee paid by the fan raises the price the fan sees, and a platform's audience, tools and content rules can matter more than a few points of commission.
What does a fan pay on FanPearl?
The creator sets the listed price. The fan's checkout total adds a service fee on top, and the creator is credited the listed price. FanPearl's 10% commission is then taken from gross sales at payout.
How do payouts work on FanPearl?
Sales are held for 7 days so refunds and disputes can settle first. After that a creator can request a payout by bank wire or crypto, from a $30 minimum. Creators apply to join and are approved by the FanPearl team before the page goes live.
What should you check before you switch?
- Your real rate. Ask whether the headline rate applies to your plan, and whether an agency rate replaces it.
- Fan-side fees. Check what the fan pays at checkout, not only the listed price.
- Hold length. Check the standard hold and whether the platform can extend it.
- Payout methods and minimums. Check that a method works in your country.
- Content rules. Read what each platform allows before you move any content.
For more detail, read what creator platforms charge and how FanPearl payouts work.
Frequently asked questions
What commission does Fanvue charge creators?
Fanvue's published standard creator earning rate is 80% of gross revenue, so the platform keeps 20%. Its standard pending period is 7 days and can be extended up to 28 days.
Which fan platforms charge creators a 10% commission?
FanPearl publishes a 10% standard commission, MyShrine publishes 10%, and Passes advertises up to 90% for creators on its basic plan. FanPearl and MyShrine both add a service fee that the fan pays at checkout.
Does a creator on FanPearl keep exactly 90%?
A creator keeps 90% of the listed price at the standard rate. The fan pays a service fee on top of the listed price. An agency can have a different agreed rate, and sales are held for 7 days before they can be requested as a payout.
How does FanPearl pay creators?
By bank wire or crypto, from a $30 minimum, once a sale has cleared its 7-day hold.
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