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Everything you need to go from "maybe" to your first payout. No agency, no management fee, no one taking a cut except the platform.

What you keep
KNKYup to 85%
Fansly80%
OnlyFans80%
FanCentro75%
Typical agency40-60%

Agencies often take 40 to 60% of what is left after the platform fee. What do creators actually make? See what trans creators really earn.

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The plan

Four steps, in this order

Protect your identity

Stage name, separate email, region blocking. Do this before you post anything.

Creator safety guide

Pick one platform

Start with one. Use the matchmaker or the comparison table if you are unsure.

Compare platforms

Launch with a plan

Ten posts ready, a price you can defend and one place your fans will come from.

Your 30-day plan

Get paid, keep records

Verify, connect payouts, save part of every payout for tax.

How payouts work
Creator guides

Go deeper before you launch

All creator guides
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Choose where to start

Every link below takes you straight to the platform's own creator sign-up. You deal with the platform directly.

Best for getting found
Fy

Fansly

Getting discovered from zero

Its For You feed and tags put new creators in front of fans who have never heard of them. That matters when you are starting without a following.

80%to you
Freemin. price
Yestiers
Biggest audience
OF

OnlyFans

Creators who already have socials

The name every fan knows, with the biggest audience. The catch: it barely helps you get found, so you bring your own traffic.

80%to you
$4.99min. price
Notiers
Best tools
Fv

Fanvue

Creators who want AI help with messages

Built-in AI tools help with messages and audience insights, and you can run multiple tiers. Handy if chatting is a big part of your income.

80%to you
$4.99min. price
Yestiers
LF

LoyalFans

Creators who sell clips and go live

Tiers, livestreams and a clip store together make it a solid second platform alongside your main page.

80%to you
$4.99min. price
Yestiers
FC

FanCentro

Clip sales and paid DMs

Strong on clip sales and paid messages, with free and paid tiers side by side.

75%to you
$5min. price
Yestiers
Highest share
KN

KNKY

UK and EU creators who want a bigger cut

A British platform with one of the highest creator shares around, and iDEAL for Dutch fans.

80-85%to you
Variesmin. price
Yestiers

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Before you start

Where you live matters

In some countries, making or selling adult content is a crime. That includes Thailand and the Philippines. We do not recruit creators there, and we explain why.

Read the legal guide
FAQ

Questions, answered

Still stuck? Email us at wouter@fansdirect.nl.

How do I start earning money as a trans creator?

Choose your privacy setup first: stage name, separate email and a plan for what you will show. Then pick one platform that fits your audience, verify your ID, set a price and prepare a backlog of posts. After launch, most of the work is promotion and messaging. Our 30-day plan turns that into a week-by-week routine.

Do I need a big following before starting a fan page?

No, but it helps a lot. On platforms like OnlyFans with almost no discovery, subscribers come mainly from your own socials. Without a following, start on a platform with discovery, such as Fansly, and build your socials in parallel. Growth is usually slow at first, so treat the first months as groundwork.

How much should a trans creator charge per month?

There is no right number. Minimums set the floor: $4.99 on OnlyFans, Fanvue and LoyalFans, $5 on FanCentro and €1.50 on F2F, while Fansly can be free to follow. Look at creators with a similar audience and content, start at a price you can defend, and adjust based on how subscribers respond. Paid messages and tips often matter more than the base price.

Can I earn on fan platforms without showing my face?

Yes, many creators do. Faceless content lowers the chance of being recognized, although tattoos, birthmarks, jewelry and your home can still identify you. The trade-off is that faces often help fans connect, so faceless creators lean more on personality in captions and messages. Our safety guide covers what else can give you away.

How long does it take to start earning as a creator?

It varies too much to give a reliable timeline. Creators with an existing audience can see income in the first weeks, while those starting from zero often need months of steady posting and promotion. Set small, measurable goals, like your first ten subscribers, rather than income targets, and review what worked every few weeks.

Do I have to be publicly out to be a trans creator?

No. Many trans creators work under a stage name and keep their creator life separate from their personal life. How visible you are is your choice. You can also choose how much you talk about being trans in your profile. Our bio writing guide has examples for different comfort levels.

What equipment do I need to start as a creator?

A recent smartphone is enough to start. Good light matters more than an expensive camera: face a window or buy a simple ring light. A tripod or phone stand helps with stable shots. Upgrade only once you know what content sells, and keep your background neutral so nothing reveals where you live.

Can trans men and nonbinary people earn on fan platforms?

Yes. Trans men and nonbinary creators earn on the same platforms, with the same payout rates and tools. Search demand is lower than for trans women, which can mean less competition in your niche. Accurate tags on platforms like Fansly help the right fans find you.

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