OnlyFans and Fansly pay creators the same share: you keep 80% of what fans pay, and each site keeps 20%. The difference is in how you price. OnlyFans gives each page one subscription price, widely reported at $4.99 to $49.99 a month, or a free page, while Fansly lets you sell several subscription tiers on one page.
For most new creators, the better choice is the site where your fans already are and the pricing structure that fits your content. OnlyFans suits a single, simple offer and has a geoblocking feature for blocking whole regions. Fansly suits creators who want to sell different levels of access from one page. Payout minimums differ too: OnlyFans’s is commonly reported as $20, while Fansly’s is reported to vary by payout method.
OnlyFans vs Fansly Side by Side
OnlyFans and Fansly give creators the same 80/20 split, so the comparison comes down to pricing structure, payouts and privacy tools. The table lists what each site offers on the points that change a creator’s income or risk.
| Factor | OnlyFans | Fansly |
|---|---|---|
| Creator share | 80% | 80% |
| Site’s cut | 20% | 20% |
| Subscription structure | One price per page, or a free page | Several subscription tiers on one page |
| Subscription price | Set by you, widely reported at $4.99 to $49.99 a month | Set by you for each tier |
| Other income | Tips, pay-per-view (PPV) messages and posts, paid live streams | Paid content beyond subscriptions, priced by you |
| Payout minimum | Commonly reported as $20 | Reported to vary by payout method |
| Region blocking | Geoblocking feature blocks whole regions | Not confirmed in our fact check |
| Age rule | 18+, with government photo ID and selfie | 18+ |
| US tax paperwork | W-9 at setup, 1099 for income | Self-employment income, reported on your return |
| Verdict | Simpler single offer, better known by fans | More flexible pricing on one page |
The split is identical, so neither site pays you more for the same sale. A $10 subscription earns you $8 on either one.
How the Pricing Structures Differ
The biggest practical difference between OnlyFans and Fansly is how you price access. OnlyFans gives each page one subscription price, or a free page. Fansly lets you set up several subscription tiers, so different fans can pay different amounts for different levels of access on the same page.
What One Price Does for You on OnlyFans
A single price is easy to explain in a bio and easy for a fan to say yes to. Every subscriber gets the same feed, and you raise spend per fan with PPV messages, tips and paid live streams. This works well when your content is all one kind and your extras are one-off items.
If you want two price levels on OnlyFans, the usual approach is a free page as a preview and a paid page for full access. That works, but it means running two accounts, two feeds and two inboxes.
What Tiers Do for You on Fansly
Subscription tiers let a fan choose how much access they want. A basic tier can cover your regular feed, while a higher tier adds more content, earlier access or more message replies. Fans who want more can pay more without you building a second page.
Tiers only add income if fans choose the higher ones. Each tier needs a clear, visible difference in what fans get, and you have to keep delivering it. If your content does not split naturally into levels, tiers add work without adding money.
Worked Example: The Same Audience on Each Site
Say 50 fans subscribe at $10 a month. The numbers are made up to show the math.
- On OnlyFans at one $10 price: 50 × $10 = $500 in fan spend, or $400 to you.
- On Fansly, with 40 fans on a $10 tier and 10 on a $20 tier: $400 + $200 = $600 in fan spend, or $480 to you.
The Fansly result only happens if 10 fans choose the higher tier. On OnlyFans, you could aim for the same extra $100 in fan spend by selling a $20 PPV item to 5 fans. Both routes reach the same number, through different tools.
Payouts and Getting Paid
Both sites pay your 80% share to payout details you add after setting up a creator account. OnlyFans requires bank details and a tax form before your first payout, and its minimum is commonly reported as $20. Fansly’s payout minimum is reported to vary by the method you choose.
- On OnlyFans, check the payout settings for your country after approval, because methods and timing vary by country.
- On Fansly, compare the available payout methods and their minimums before you join, so you know when your first payment can arrive.
- On either site, open a separate bank account for creator income, which keeps your tax records clean.
Do not plan your first month’s bills around money from either site. New pages usually earn little until promotion brings in fans.
Privacy and Safety Tools
Neither OnlyFans nor Fansly makes you anonymous, because both pay you in your legal name. What each site offers to limit who sees your page differs, and you should check those tools before you choose.
OnlyFans has a geoblocking feature that hides your page from viewers in regions you choose. It cuts the chance that people near you find your page, though a viewer using a virtual private network (VPN) can get around it. Our fact check did not confirm the equivalent setting on Fansly, so review the privacy options on Fansly before you post there.
The rest of your privacy setup is the same on either site:
- Use a stage name with no link to your legal name.
- Use a separate email and phone number for the account.
- Strip location data from every photo and video before upload.
- Keep tattoos, rooms and reflections that could identify you out of frame.
Our guide to OnlyFans without showing your face covers each step in detail, and the steps apply to Fansly as well.
Audience, Promotion and Brand Recognition
Your fans’ habits matter more than any feature, because a fan who already has an account on one site is more likely to subscribe there. OnlyFans is the better-known name, and a fan who has never paid a creator before is more likely to recognize it. Ask your existing audience which site they use before you choose.
Promotion works the same way on both. Most new subscribers arrive through links you share on Reddit, X and other sites, used within each site’s rules on adult content and links. Our guide on how to promote your OnlyFans covers those rules, and the same channels send traffic to a Fansly page.
Running Both Sites or Switching Later
You can run pages on OnlyFans and Fansly at the same time, and some creators do. Before you add a second site, count the cost in hours as well as the fee.
- Posting doubles. Each site needs its own feed, schedule and pinned post.
- Messaging doubles. PPV and tips often arrive through conversation, and two inboxes take twice as long.
- Prices must line up. Fans who find you on both sites will compare prices, so keep them consistent or give each page a clear, different purpose.
- A small audience splits. If you only have a few dozen fans, putting half on each site makes both pages look quiet.
Switching from One Site to the Other
Subscribers do not move between sites on their own. Each fan has to create an account on the new site and subscribe again. If you switch, announce it several weeks ahead, give fans a reason to follow, such as a launch offer, and keep the old page running until most of your active fans have moved.
Which One to Choose
Choose OnlyFans if you want one simple price, a name most fans recognize and a built-in geoblocking feature. Choose Fansly if your audience already uses it, or if your content splits naturally into levels that fans would pay different amounts for. If you are unsure, start on one site and add the second only when fans ask for it.
Who Should Not Pick Either Yet
Neither site is a good choice if you have no audience and no plan to build one, because both rely on traffic you bring. Start with a public account first, using how to become an influencer and how to find your niche, then come back when people are asking where to find more of your work.
What Would Change This Comparison
The comparison would shift if either site changed its 20% cut, if OnlyFans added subscription tiers, or if Fansly published a geoblocking feature matching the OnlyFans one. Any of those would remove one of the differences above. Recheck the OnlyFans Terms of Service before you commit, and read the creator terms Fansly shows when you sign up.
Whichever site you choose, the next steps are the same: set your prices with how much to charge on OnlyFans, open your account with how to start an OnlyFans, and explain your OnlyFans vs Fansly choice to fans who ask.