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Compare YouTube fees with 22 alternatives. Find the platform that maximizes your earnings.
YouTube keeps
$550
per $1,000 revenue
Best alternative keeps
$971
+$421 more with beehiiv
beehiiv offers the lowest fees at 2.9% total among 22 alternatives in the creator category.
| Platform | Platform Fee | You Keep | vs YouTube |
|---|---|---|---|
YouTubeCurrent | 45% | $550 | |
beehiivBest | 0% | $971 | +$421 |
Ghost (Pro) | 0% | $971 | +$421 |
Instagram | 0% | $1000 | +$450 |
Ko-fi | 0% | $971 | +$421 |
Snapchat | 0% | $1000 | +$450 |
X (Twitter) | 3% | $942 | +$392 |
Memberful | 4.9% | $923 | +$373 |
+ 15 more alternatives below
Some alternatives offer 40% or less in platform fees
Each platform specializes in different monetization models
Spread income across multiple platforms to reduce risk
Lower fees may mean fewer features or smaller audience reach
Based on fees, the best YouTube alternatives are: beehiiv (2.9% total fees), Ghost (Pro) (2.9% total fees), Instagram (0.0% total fees).
YouTube charges 45% platform fee. On $1,000 revenue, you keep approximately $550.
Yes, many creators diversify across multiple platforms. This reduces risk and can help you reach different audiences. Consider your content type and audience when choosing where to be active.