The main sites like Fansly are Fanvue, Fanfix, Patreon and Passes, with LoyalFans, MYM, Maloum and FanCentro also worth checking. But most Fansly creators don't need to leave to use them. Fansly's help centre suggests using one username across platforms such as X and Instagram, and it doesn't mention any exclusivity requirement.
So the real decision is whether to stay, add a second platform or switch. This guide starts there, covers what you'd give up by leaving, and shows how to run two platforms without losing track of which one pays. Fansly facts come from its own help centre, as of October 2026.
When I ran agency rosters, the question was rarely "which site is best?" It was almost always "what happens to the fans we already have?" That's the lens used here.
Fair warning: we build tools for Fansly, so we're not neutral. That's why every platform claim here links to the platform's own pages.
Should you stay on Fansly, add a platform or switch?
For most creators, adding a second platform beats switching. You keep your Fansly income running while you test whether another site brings in new fans. A full switch only makes sense when Fansly's rules or features don't fit what you make.
| Option | Choose it if | Main risk |
|---|---|---|
| Stay | Fansly fits your content, and discovery and promos are still bringing in subscribers | Depending on one platform's rules and payouts |
| Add a platform | You want a different audience, or you make a format another site suits better | Splitting your time and your fans' attention |
| Switch | Your content doesn't fit Fansly's rules, or a feature you rely on is missing | Losing the discovery, followers and income you've built |
Content rules usually decide it. Fansly bans photorealistic AI content, including deepfakes and face swaps, even when it's labelled. If disclosed photorealistic AI imagery is central to your work, that's a real reason to look at Fanvue, which allows disclosed AI content. Fansly still allows non-photorealistic virtual personas run by a verified person.
Money rarely decides it. Fansly says creators keep 80% of revenue from subscriptions, sold media, messages and tips. Fanvue and Fanfix state the same 80% on their own pages. Our Fansly fees and payout guide breaks down what that 80% covers.
What would you lose by leaving Fansly?
You'd lose the parts of Fansly that find and organize fans, not just a fee split. Before you move, check whether your new platform offers each of these:
- A free follow layer. Following is always free, and followers get notified when you post or go live. That's an audience you can warm up before anyone pays.
- Built-in discovery. Fans find creators through the For You Page, the Suggestions tab, search and hashtags. Every creator appears in Suggestions automatically, and you can opt posts into the For You Page.
- Flexible tiers and per-post pricing. You can run several subscription tiers priced from $5 to $499.99 a month. Each post has its own permissions: follow, tier, tip, one-time price or a mix.
- Team access without sharing your login. Management Sessions let a team member or agency work on your account. Payouts and account closure always stay restricted.
- Discovery tracking. Fansly gives you three built-in tracking links for the For You Page, Account Suggestions and search results.
If you're unsure how much your tier setup is worth, our guide to Fansly subscription tiers walks through how they work.
What happens to content fans already bought?
If you delete media that fans paid for, Fansly says it stays in their Media Collection indefinitely. Sold media also can't be edited or replaced. That page covers deleting media, not closing an account, so ask Fansly support before you close yours.
Your audience is the harder thing to move. Followers and subscribers sit on Fansly, so anyone who follows you elsewhere has to sign up again there. Some won't, which is why a gradual add usually beats a hard switch.
How do you run Fansly alongside another platform?
Use one username everywhere, put your other links in your bio, give each platform its own tracking link, and keep your Fansly DMs about Fansly. Here's how each step works.
Keep one name across every platform
Fansly's guide to creating an identity or brand suggests posting on several platforms under the same username. It names X (Twitter) and Instagram as examples. A matching handle makes it easy for fans to recognise you on a new site.
Put your other links in your bio
Fansly lets you add links to X, Instagram, Linktree "and more" to your bio. Other websites are allowed "as long as they follow our Terms of Service." TikTok, Instagram and Linktree links become clickable automatically, while others show as text fans can copy.
Fansly suggests Linktree, and it's easy to see why: one clickable link can point fans to every page you run.
Your profile also has built-in Instagram and TikTok sections. Any external link must follow Fansly's terms and the linked platform's terms. Fansly warns that violating links "may result in account suspension or termination", so read both sets of terms before you add a new site.
Promotion runs both ways. Fansly's social media advertising guide says to include a direct Fansly link and check each platform's terms before promoting. Apply the same check to your second platform.
Give each platform its own tracking link
Tracking links show which platform actually sends paying fans. You'll find them under Creator Dashboard > Tracking Links. Each link reports Claims, Follows, Subscriptions and Revenue, broken down by type over time.
Fansly recommends a separate link per social platform. A simple setup looks like this:
- Create one link per external platform and name it after that platform.
- Never reuse a link across two platforms, or the numbers blur together.
- Watch Fansly's built-in links too.
- Review after a few weeks and compare revenue, not just clicks.
The built-in links matter most for the stay-or-switch decision. If a large share of your subscribers arrive through Fansly's own discovery, that's income you'd give up by leaving. Pairing links with a free trial makes the test sharper, and our guide to tracking promo ROI with free trial links shows how.
Don't use your Fansly DMs to move fans
Keep your Fansly messages about your Fansly page. The help centre doesn't mention any exclusivity requirement, but we couldn't confirm whether Fansly's full terms limit messaging fans about other sites. Until you've checked, avoid mass messages that push subscribers to a rival platform.
Bio links are the route Fansly documents, so let those do the work. Fans who want to find you elsewhere will.
Sites like Fansly compared
Six Fansly alternatives publish terms we could confirm as of October 2026: Fanvue, Fanfix, Patreon, Passes, MYM and Maloum. Each cell below comes from that platform's own pages. Our OnlyFans alternatives guide covers Fanvue, Fanfix, Patreon, MYM and Maloum in more depth.
| Platform | Creator share or platform fee | Adult content | Best fit as a second platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fansly (baseline) | Creator keeps 80% of subscriptions, sold media, messages and tips | 18+ platform with verified creators | Not applicable |
| Fanvue | Creator keeps 80% (85% in the first month as a promotion) | Yes, for verified 18+ creators, marked 18+ | Disclosed photorealistic AI content |
| Fanfix | Creator keeps 80% of fan payments | No: strictly SFW, no nudity | A fully safe-for-work audience |
| Patreon | 10% platform fee for new creators, plus processing and payout fees | Limited: 18+ pages, non-real works only | Illustrated, animated or written work |
| Passes | 20% fee on card sales | No: explicit adult content and nudity banned | Safe-for-work content, if a 20% card fee works for you |
| MYM | Creator keeps 75% of subscriptions and 80% of private media and tips, on the pre-tax price after a 7% bank fee | Yes, 18+; explicit content only in blurred paid media | A separate European audience, without inviting MYM users elsewhere |
| Maloum | Creator keeps 80% by default; fans pay a 15% service fee on top (69.5% of what fans pay) | Yes, behind a fan age check | A separate audience, with no links back to Fansly |
Fanvue
Fanvue is the closest match for adult creators. Its creator earnings terms give creators 80% of gross revenue from paid services, and its creator page advertises 85% for your first month. Adult content is allowed for verified 18+ creators when it's marked 18+.
The big difference is AI. Fanvue allows AI content when it's disclosed, and face swaps only when the real model is verified. Its subscription tiers top out at $100 a month, against Fansly's $499.99.
Fanfix
Fanfix makes sense if you want a second audience that never sees adult content. Its FAQ says it's "a strictly safe-for-work (SFW) platform", its general terms ban nudity, and its creator terms give creators 80% of fan payments.
Patreon
Patreon is worth adding if you also make illustrated, animated or written work. As a second platform, it charges new creators a 10% platform fee, per its pricing page, plus processing, conversion and payout fees. The limit is what you can post. Its community guidelines rule out sexual activity between real adults, and 18+ pages can carry sexual or nude content only in non-real works.
Passes
Passes is a safe-for-work platform, not an adult one. Its community guidelines state: "We do not allow explicit adult content, nudity, or pornography." They also rule out lingerie and "inherently sexual items."
On money, Passes' terms say it takes "a 20% fee of all credit/debit Sales." The terms describe bi-weekly payouts to your bank, made within 30 days of each period's end. Users must be 18 or older.
MYM
MYM is run from Paris, per its legal notice, and its corporate site claims 220,000 certified creators. Its fees page gives creators 75% of subscriptions and 80% of private media and tips, on the pre-tax price after a 7% bank fee. Explicit content has to stay in blurred, paid media, not public posts.
As a second platform, it needs care. Its terms have no exclusivity clause, but inviting MYM users to a competing platform can get your account suspended. Private media sold on MYM also can't be given away free elsewhere for two years.
Maloum
Maloum is a Vienna-based platform whose creator terms give creators 80% of creator revenue by default. Fans pay a 15% service fee on top, which the terms say leaves you 69.5% of what the fan actually pays.
It's a harder fit alongside Fansly. The same terms ban advertising competing platforms and sharing links that send fans off Maloum. You could run it for a separate audience, but not as a funnel back to your Fansly page.
LoyalFans and FanCentro
These two appear in many lists of Fansly alternatives, but we couldn't confirm their creator terms from official pages. There are no percentages here for that reason. Check each one's current creator terms before you move any effort there.
- LoyalFans: a subscription platform often listed next to Fansly and OnlyFans.
- FanCentro: a creator subscription platform that often appears in comparison lists.
Weighing OnlyFans instead? Its own terms set its fee at 20% of each fan payment. Our Fansly vs OnlyFans comparison covers the two side by side.
A cautionary note on Fanhouse
Fanhouse still shows up in older lists, but it isn't a current option. TechCrunch reported in July 2023 that Passes had acquired Fanhouse and that accounts were moving to Passes within weeks.
The lesson applies to every platform, Fansly included. Platforms can change owners and rules quickly. Keep your own copies of your content, a bio link page you control, and a clear picture of where your income comes from.
Running more than one creator? Measure before you add a platform
If you manage several creators, take a baseline on each Fansly account before anyone adds a second site. Without it, you can't tell whether a new platform added income or just moved it around.
Our Fansly API is an independent tool that works with the creator accounts you connect. These endpoints cover the baseline:
- List Followers and List Subscribers to record audience size before the test.
- List Subscription Tiers to capture each creator's tier setup.
- Get Insights for profile statistics.
- Get Earnings Stats and List Monthly Earnings for the revenue line you'll compare against later.
For promo tracking, Create Tracking Link and List Tracking Links manage one link per platform per creator. Get Tracking Link Stats returns daily clicks, claims, follows and subscriptions. Get Tracking Link Revenue Stats returns daily gross and net revenue. The docs don't say whether Fansly's built-in discovery links are included, so check those in the Creator Dashboard.
For backups, List Vault Media and Get Account Media list a connected creator's own media. Download Media from the Fansly CDN fetches those files through download links that expire. It's for the connected account's own catalogue only, never anyone else's content.
One limit is worth stating plainly: no endpoint moves subscribers or invites them to another platform. Fans move by choice, through bio links and promos.
The full endpoint list lives in the API documentation.