Published by *Boardwaywire Estimate Empire*
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## **OnlyFans vs YouTube: Which Platform Pays More?**
In today’s creator economy, two platforms dominate the hustle conversation: **OnlyFans** and **YouTube**. One built for uncensored, direct-to-fan content. The other, the king of mainstream video. But when it comes to cold, hard cash—**which one pays more?**
Let’s break it down.
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### **1. Platform Business Models**
#### **OnlyFans**
- Subscription-based
- Fans pay a monthly fee to access content
- Creators also earn from tips, PPV messages, and livestreams
- OnlyFans takes a **20% cut**
#### **YouTube**
- Ad-based, with options for memberships, SuperChats, and merch integrations
- YouTube takes **45% of ad revenue**
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### **2. How Much Do Creators Make?**
#### **OnlyFans Earnings**
| Tier | Monthly Earnings |
|-------------------|--------------------------|
| Top 1% Creators | $100K–$1M+ |
| Mid-Level Creators| $5K–$25K |
| Starters | $300–$3K |
- Example: **Blac Chyna** reportedly made $20M/month at her peak
- **Top earners** often cross into 6- and 7-figure territory monthly
#### **YouTube Earnings**
| Tier | Monthly Earnings |
|-------------------|--------------------------|
| Top 1% Creators | $50K–$5M+ |
| Mid-Level Creators| $2K–$20K |
| Starters | $100–$2K |
- Example: **MrBeast** earns $8M–$12M/month (across multiple channels)
- CPM (Cost per 1K views) varies: $2–$10 depending on niche and region
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### **3. Revenue Per Fan / Viewer**
| Metric | **OnlyFans** | **YouTube** |
|--------------------------|----------------------|----------------------|
| Revenue per paying fan | $10–$100/month | $0.01–$0.03/view |
| % of audience paying | ~3–10% | 100% ad-supported |
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### **4. Content Restrictions & Monetization Freedom**
- **OnlyFans:** Almost full creative control (NSFW content allowed)
- **YouTube:** Ad guidelines limit content types; demonetization risk is high
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### **5. Long-Term Income Stability**
- **OnlyFans:** High peaks, but volatile. Fans may cancel quickly.
- **YouTube:** Slower build, but more stable long-term with content that keeps earning via search.
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### **Boardwaywire Verdict: Who Pays More?**
| **Category** | **Winner** |
|---------------------|------------------|
| Highest Earning Potential | **OnlyFans** (short term)
| Long-Term Income | **YouTube**
| Brand Safety | **YouTube**
| Fan Revenue Control | **OnlyFans**
| Global Reach | **YouTube**
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### **Conclusion**
If you’re a creator looking for fast, high-reward revenue—and you don’t mind the stigma—OnlyFans may pay more upfront. But for scalability, brand building, and legacy content income, YouTube remains the top dog.
At **Boardwaywire Estimate Empire**, we’re tracking creator paychecks so you don’t have to. Stay tapped in.
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