Passes takes 10%. You keep 90%.
That's the whole fee story, and it makes Passes the lowest-fee subscription platform in the creator economy that we track — undercutting OnlyFans (20%), Fanvue (15–20%), and Fanfix (20%) by a meaningful margin.
The platform is built for creators who already have an audience somewhere — YouTube, Instagram, TikTok — and want a dedicated paid membership layer for their most engaged fans. The 10% fee is how they pitch themselves against the incumbents.
The 90/10 split
Passes charges a flat 10% platform fee. You keep 90% of everything you earn: subscriptions, content sales, and fan interactions on the platform.
There's no tiered fee structure. No milestone to hit before you get the good rate. No graduated system where you start at 80% and work your way up. Ninety percent is what you keep from your first paying subscriber.
This is how Passes differentiates from the incumbents. OnlyFans has charged the same 20% fee since its founding and has never publicly indicated it will change that rate. Fanvue starts at 20% and drops to 15% after an earnings milestone. Fanfix charges a flat 20%. Passes undercuts all of them.
The practical impact scales with your earnings:
| Monthly revenue | OnlyFans (80%) | Fanvue after milestone (85%) | Passes (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $800 kept | $850 kept | $900 kept |
| $5,000 | $4,000 kept | $4,250 kept | $4,500 kept |
| $10,000 | $8,000 kept | $8,500 kept | $9,000 kept |
| $20,000 | $16,000 kept | $17,000 kept | $18,000 kept |
At $5,000 per month, you pocket $500 more on Passes vs OnlyFans. At $10,000, it's $1,000 more. The fee gap compounds as your earnings grow.
Passes vs the subscription platform field
| Platform | Creator keeps | Platform takes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 90% | 10% | Flat from day one |
| Ko-fi (Gold) | 100% | 0% | Tips + simple memberships; less feature-rich |
| Fourthwall | 100% (merch) | 0% | Merch-first; membership fees still apply |
| Patreon | 88–95% | 5–12% | Graduated by plan; Lite = 8% |
| Fanvue (milestone) | 85% | 15% | Only after hitting earnings threshold |
| OnlyFans | 80% | 20% | Flat, no lower tier |
| Fanvue (start) | 80% | 20% | Matches OnlyFans until milestone |
| Fanfix | 80% | 20% | SFW-focused, 10K follower minimum |
Passes' 90% is competitive even against Patreon's most favourable tier. The difference: Patreon's 88–95% depends on which plan you pay for (Patreon charges a monthly platform subscription fee on top of the revenue split for higher-tier plans). Passes' 10% is a single, transparent take-rate with no subscription fee on your end.
Ko-fi Gold and Fourthwall technically have 0% platform fees on certain revenue types, but they serve a different use case — tip jars and merch stores, not exclusive subscription communities. If your model is recurring membership access with gated content, Passes is the better comparison.
Who Passes is actually for
Passes is built for creators who have a real following on a public platform — YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, a podcast, a newsletter — and want a professional layer for their most engaged fans to pay for closer access.
The platform isn't an algorithmic discovery tool. You don't get found on Passes by browsing the platform. You promote your Passes page to your existing audience and funnel interested fans into it. The model is: public content builds the audience, Passes converts the top fans into paying subscribers.
This matters for the fee comparison. At 10%, Passes assumes you're doing the marketing work yourself. The platform keeps its fee low because it's not providing discovery or promotion — it's providing the subscription infrastructure.
Common creator profiles using the platform include:
- YouTubers wanting a higher-margin membership tier than YouTube channel memberships (which give 70% to creator vs Google's 30%)
- Podcasters offering early access or bonus episodes for paying subscribers
- Fitness and lifestyle creators offering premium workout plans or coaching access
- Creators migrating from or running parallel to OnlyFans who want to reduce platform exposure to a single 20% fee destination
There is no hard follower minimum. Passes doesn't publish a threshold. The application review is the gate — and the practical reality is that a creator with zero existing audience will struggle to convert paying subscribers regardless of the platform. The soft expectation is that you bring your own audience.
Passes application and access
Getting onto Passes requires:
- Submitting an application — you fill out Passes' creator application form
- Identity verification — standard 18+ ID verification before you can earn
- Payout setup — connecting a bank account or supported payment method
- Application approval — Passes reviews applications; not everyone gets accepted
The application doesn't guarantee acceptance. Passes reviews based on content guidelines and fit. Rejection is possible if your content doesn't align with their platform rules or your account doesn't pass identity verification.
The platform is available worldwide, but specific regional availability for payout processing may vary. Verify payment availability for your country directly on passes.com before applying — payout processing options differ by region.
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See the full Passes Creator breakdown on GemlistWhat Passes creators actually earn
Creator earnings on Passes vary based on audience size, subscription pricing, and how actively you promote. Passes does not publish aggregate creator income data. The verified ranges from the Gemlist database (June 2026):
- Beginner (converting a small existing audience): $100–$800/month
- Mid-tier (established fanbase with consistent subscribers): $800–$6,000/month
- Top creators (large loyal community + active promotion): $15,000+/month
These are creator-reported ranges, not Passes-published figures. The platform's payout range in the Gemlist database is listed as $100–$15,000+/month — the upper end reflects what the platform's highest-earning creators report.
Subscription pricing is set by you. Passes doesn't dictate what to charge. Common subscription tiers across fan platforms run $5–$50/month for standard access, with higher-tier options for more direct creator interaction.
How Passes pays
Passes releases earnings to your connected payout method. You set your own subscription pricing and content sale prices. The 90% you keep applies after Passes' 10% fee — payment processing fees from your bank or payout provider are separate.
Specific minimum payout thresholds and processing timelines are COULDNT_CONFIRM from public Passes documentation — the platform doesn't list these in its publicly available creator FAQ. Verify current payout mechanics directly on passes.com before making platform decisions.
- Best for
- Creators with an existing social media audience (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, podcast) who want to run a paid membership community at the lowest platform fee in the subscription space — particularly those currently on OnlyFans paying 20% who want to cut their fee in half
- Pay model
- 90% to creator, 10% to Passes — flat from day one, no milestone, no graduated structure. Applies to memberships and content sales. Beginner creators report $100–$800/month; mid-tier $800–$6,000/month; top creators $15,000+/month (creator-reported, Gemlist DB, Jun 2026).
- Access
- Application required + ID verification (18+). No hard follower minimum. Worldwide. Not everyone is accepted.
Passes' 10% fee is the most competitive flat rate in the subscription platform space — a meaningful advantage over OnlyFans (20%), Fanvue (20% start / 15% milestone), and Fanfix (20%). If you're an established creator paying OnlyFans 20% and you can bring even a fraction of your audience to Passes, you keep an extra $1,000 per month on every $10,000 you earn. That math compounds. The application-based access is the main friction point: Passes isn't open-door the way Ko-fi or Patreon are. And like every fan-support platform, algorithmic discovery isn't part of the deal — you bring your audience, Passes handles the infrastructure. For creators who are serious about subscription income and want to minimize the platform's cut, Passes is the strongest fee story in the space. The gap vs the alternatives is real and grows larger as your revenue scales.
Full Passes fee breakdown, requirements, and how it compares
The complete Passes Creator listing on Gemlist: platform fee (90/10 split), application requirements, earnings range, and how it compares to OnlyFans, Fanvue, Fanfix, and Patreon.
See the Passes Creator breakdown on GemlistFrequently asked questions
How much does Passes take from creators?
Passes takes 10% of your earnings — you keep 90%. This applies to memberships and content sales on the platform. The 90/10 split is Passes' core pitch: it keeps significantly less than OnlyFans (20%), Fanvue (15–20%), and Fanfix (20%). There is no tiered or graduated fee structure — the 90% creator share is available from day one.
How does Passes compare to OnlyFans fees?
Passes takes 10% (you keep 90%). OnlyFans takes 20% (you keep 80%). The difference is 10 percentage points — on $5,000 per month in earnings, that's $500 more in your pocket on Passes vs OnlyFans every single month. OnlyFans has no lower fee tier and no path to a better rate as your earnings grow. Passes' 90/10 split is flat from your first subscriber onward.
Is Passes open to all creators?
Passes is open worldwide to creators 18 and older. The platform requires an application, identity verification, and a connected payout method. There is no hard follower minimum, but Passes works best when you have an existing audience on another platform to funnel into paid memberships. Applications are reviewed and some may not be approved based on content guidelines.
How much do Passes creators earn?
Passes creator earnings range from $100–$800/month for beginners (just starting to convert an audience), $800–$6,000/month for mid-tier creators with an established fanbase, and $15,000+/month for top creators. These are creator-reported ranges from the Gemlist database (verified June 2026). Passes does not publish per-creator income data — your actual earnings depend on your audience size, subscription pricing, and how consistently you promote your page.
How does Passes pay creators?
Passes pays creators directly once you connect a payout method during setup. You set your own subscription pricing — Passes does not dictate what you charge. The 90% you keep applies to subscriptions, content sales, and fan interactions on the platform. Passes handles payments and releases your earnings to your connected account. Minimum payout thresholds and specific processing timelines are not publicly listed — verify current payout terms directly on passes.com before signing up.
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