A good Fansly alternative is FanBase: it offers tiered subscriptions, paid messages, tips and pay per view posts for the same 20 percent fee, on a platform built for gamers, musicians, coaches and every other kind of creator. Joining is free, and adult content lives in its own verified section.
Fansly earned a following by giving creators tiers, flexible post locks and a strong set of messaging tools. Many creators like those tools but want them on a platform that their whole audience, sponsors included, feels comfortable visiting. That is the gap FanBase fills.
What carries over from Fansly
If you already run a Fansly page, the way you work on FanBase will feel familiar.
- Tiers. Up to three membership tiers, each with its own price between $4.99 and $49.99 per month and its own perks.
- Post locks. Every post can be public, for all members, for a minimum tier, or pay per view at a single price.
- Paid messages. Send messages with locked media that fans unlock, and reply to fans who support you.
- Tips. On your profile and on every post.
- Bundles. 3, 6 and 12 month memberships with your own discount.
- Scheduling. Queue posts so your page stays active while you work on the next thing.
Move your members
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- 2Switcher bundle, 3 months 10% offDone
- 3Share fanbase.org/@mayalundCopy
What is different
A mainstream catalogue
FanBase's main catalogue on Explore is for gamers, musicians, chefs, fitness coaches, podcasters, artists, educators and lifestyle creators. It is the place a fan lands when they click your link from a stream, a video description or a bio.
Adult content kept apart
Adult creators are welcome, but in a separate Adult 18+ section that never appears in mainstream categories, on the homepage or in search. Fans see it only after confirming their age and turning it on in their settings. Every adult creator is identity verified first.
Crypto for fans
Fans pay by card or crypto, and they can top up a wallet balance for tips, pay per view and paid messages.
Your data in your hands
Export your fan list and earnings as CSV any time. If you ever decide to leave, your audience list leaves with you.
FanBase and Fansly compared
| Feature | FanBase | Fansly (October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Platform fee | 20 percent | 20 percent |
| Cost to join | Free | Free |
| Subscription tiers | Up to 3, $4.99 to $49.99 | Multiple tiers |
| Pay per view posts | Yes | Yes |
| Paid messages | Yes | Yes |
| Tips | Yes | Yes |
| Brand perception | Mainstream, adult section separate | Widely associated with adult content |
| Payouts | Weekly, bank or crypto, $50 minimum | Several payout methods |
The fees are the same, so the decision usually comes down to audience and brand. If most of your fans find you through gaming, music or fitness content, a mainstream platform removes a reason for them to hesitate. If you want a wider view of the market, see our sites like OnlyFans comparison.
A setup that works well for gamers
Gamers and streamers are a natural fit, so here is one way to set up a page. Treat it as an example, not a rule.
| Tier | Example price | What members get |
|---|---|---|
| Squad | $4.99 a month | Early VODs, monthly Q and A post |
| Coaching | $9.99 a month | Weekly strategy breakdowns, replay reviews |
| Inner circle | $24.99 a month | Everything above plus paid message priority |
Add pay per view for full tournament breakdowns and take tips on clips that do well. More ideas are on FanBase for gamers.
Safety and review
Every post on FanBase is reviewed before it goes public, and every upload is checked against lists of known illegal material. There is a report button on every profile and post. Our safety page explains how review and reports work.
Getting paid
Earnings clear 7 days after each payment. Once your cleared balance reaches $50, you can withdraw, and payouts go out weekly to a bank account or a crypto wallet. You complete identity verification with an ID and a selfie before the first payout.
Keeping fans engaged after the move
The first month on a new platform matters most. Fans who see regular posts, quick replies and something new in the first few weeks tend to stay. A simple plan helps:
- Post at least two members only updates a week and use scheduling to keep the rhythm.
- Pin a public post that explains what each tier includes.
- Answer fan messages within a day where you can.
- Use your analytics after two weeks to see which posts and tiers earn most, then do more of what works.
Because you can export your fan list and earnings as CSV at any time, you always have your own record of who supports you.
Moving over
- Create your FanBase page and match your current tiers so fans recognise them.
- Post a few public previews so new visitors see your style.
- Schedule a week of posts in advance so your page looks active from day one.
- Announce the move with your fanbase.org/@yourname link.
- Use a pay per view post or a bundle discount as a welcome offer.
Fans subscribe again on FanBase, because payment details cannot move between platforms. A clear message and a small welcome offer go a long way.
Want to check the numbers first? On the homepage you can enter your page name, category, monthly price and expected paying fans to see a page preview and your projected monthly payout at 80 percent, with no account needed.