Social platforms like YouTube
Earn from content - ads, subscriptions, and creator funds on the big networks. Vetted platforms are marked.
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Compare the top 12 social platforms
| Platform | Fees | Minimum payout | Payout speed | Pays via | Who can join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 YouTube
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Partner Program - 55% ad share, plus memberships | $100 (AdSense payment threshold) | Monthly, paid by the 21st-26th | Bank transfer (AdSense) | 138 countries |
 Snapchat
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Spotlight rewards and Stories revenue share | — | — | Bank transfer | 43 countries |
 TikTok
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Creator Rewards - RPM per 1,000 qualified views | — | Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly depending on program | Bank transfer, PayPal | 8 countries |
 Dailymotion
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Ad share after 1,000 profile views | — | — | PayPal, Bank transfer | Worldwide |
 Rumble
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60/40 ad split, up to 90% for partners | — | — | Bank transfer | Worldwide |
 Instagram
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Gifts, subscriptions, bonuses by region | — | — | Bank transfer (Meta payouts) | Worldwide (program varies) |
 Facebook
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In-stream ads, Reels, Stars, subscriptions | — | — | Bank transfer (Meta payouts) | Worldwide (program varies) |
 Tango
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Virtual gifts - 200 Diamonds = $1 | — | — | Payoneer + partner platforms, min $25 | Worldwide |
 Bigo Live
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Virtual gifts - ~210 Beans = $1 | — | — | Bigo Pay to bank or PayPal, min ~$32 | Worldwide |
 Spotify for Creators
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50% ad share via the Spotify Partner Program | — | — | Bank transfer | Program in selected countries |
 Kick
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95/5 subscription split for streamers | — | — | Bank transfer | Worldwide |
 X (Twitter)
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Ads revenue sharing for Premium creators | — | — | Bank transfer (Stripe) | Worldwide (program varies) |
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Bigo LiveA global live-streaming app where broadcasters earn from virtual gifts converted to cash.
bigo.tv42 viewsDailymotionThe French video platform whose partner program shares ad revenue once a creator passes 1,000 profile views.
dailymotion.com38 viewsFacebookMeta flagship network, where creators earn through in-stream ads, Reels monetization, subscriptions, and Stars from fans.
facebook.com33 viewsInstagramMeta photo and video network where creators earn through gifts, subscriptions, bonuses, and brand partnerships - program availability varies…
instagram.com35 viewsKickA live streaming platform known for its 95/5 subscription split - streamers keep 95% - plus an hourly creator incentive program.
kick.com37 viewsRumbleA video platform with creator-friendly monetization - immediate licensing options, a 60/40 ad split, and up to 90% for top partners.
rumble.com37 viewsSnapchatA messaging and stories app where creators earn through Spotlight rewards and the Stories revenue share program.
snapchat.com46 viewsSpotify for CreatorsSpotify podcast and video platform, paying creators a 50% ad share plus Premium video revenue once they reach modest listener thresholds.
creators.spotify.com39 viewsTangoA live-streaming app where creators earn from viewer gifts and subscriptions.
tango.me46 viewsTikTokThe short-video giant whose Creator Rewards Program pays per 1,000 qualified views on original videos over a minute long, plus LIVE gifts an…
tiktok.com45 viewsX (Twitter)The public conversation platform, sharing ads revenue with Premium creators and offering paid subscriptions to followers.
x.com37 viewsYouTubeThe largest video platform, where the Partner Program shares ad revenue with creators and adds memberships, Super Thanks, and Shorts monetiz…
youtube.com48 views3 closed platforms, listed for reference
MixerA live-streaming platform that competed with Twitch, where streamers earned from subscriptions and Embers.
mixer.com43 views
PeriscopeA live-streaming app where broadcasters earned through Super Hearts from viewers.
periscope.tv40 views
VineA short-video app where creators built huge audiences before it closed - listed here for reference.
vine.co38 views