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Monetization

6 articles on monetization.

Explainer

How to Make Money With AI as a Creator in 2026 (The Programs Nobody Talks About)

Skip the faceless-YouTube hustle. The most underrated way to earn with AI in 2026 is letting the AI companies pay you to use their tools — here's who pays cash, who pays in credits, and how to tell them apart.

7 min
Roundup

Best Video Platform Creator Programs in 2026: Rumble, Kick, Bilibili & More

We pulled the real payout splits and requirements for the 9 video platform creator programs in the Gemlist database. The 'best' one depends on whether you stream, upload, or build a paying community. Here's the breakdown by how you actually get paid.

9 min
Guide

Creator Programs With No Follower Minimum: 28 That Pay From Zero (2026)

You don't need an audience to get paid. 28 of Gemlist's 34 verified creator programs have zero follower requirement — with the cash-paying ones ranked and the gotchas spelled out.

9 min
Roundup

10 AI Platforms That Actually Pay Creators in 2026 (Ranked by Payout)

Ten AI platforms pay you to make content, not just sell subscriptions. Ranked by real payout data, with the catch nobody mentions and who each one is actually for.

11 min
Explainer

Creator Fund vs Creator Program: What's the Difference, and Which Pays More?

A creator fund splits a fixed pot among everyone. A creator program pays you for the work you do. The difference decides whether your views turn into rent money or pennies.

7 min
Roundup

The Highest-Paying Creator Programs in 2026, Ranked by Real Payout Data

We pulled the real payout ranges from 34 live creator programs and ranked them by the actual money on top. Roblox dwarfs everything. Here's who pays the most, and the fine print behind each number.

11 min
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