TL;DR — In Brief
OnlyFans is best for content creators with a large audience.. Cameo is better suited for established celebrities and influencers. If you're a freelancer or have a small business and want to collect payments simply without complications, PayLinks may be the best option - 30-second setup, no monthly fee, no business registration required.
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Detailed Feature Comparison
| Feature | OnlyFans | Cameo | PayLinks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payment links | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Recurring payments | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Apple Pay | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Google Pay | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Revolut Pay | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| No business required | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| No website required | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Instant setup (30 sec) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Local support | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
What is OnlyFans?
OnlyFans — "The biggest subscription platform for content creators.". A content creator platform with monetization through subscriptions and premium content.
Strengths:
- ✅Largest creator platform with millions of active users.
- ✅Globally recognized brand.
- ✅Subscription, PPV, and tipping features.
Weaknesses:
- ⚠️20% fee on all earnings.
- ⚠️Extreme competition among creators.
- ⚠️No local support in Romanian.
What is Cameo?
Cameo — "Personalized videos from your favorite stars.". A content creator platform with monetization through subscriptions and premium content.
Strengths:
- ✅Access to a large marketplace of celebrities
- ✅Very well-known brand
- ✅Easy to use for fans
Weaknesses:
- ⚠️High commission of 25%
- ⚠️High competition between creators
- ⚠️Lack of control over the final price (only suggestions)
The Alternative: PayLinks
PayLinks
If neither OnlyFans nor Cameo seem ideal, maybe because:
- ⚠️You don't want to pay monthly fees even when you have no sales
- ⚠️You don't have (or don't want) a website
- ⚠️You don't have a registered business and want to collect payments as an individual
- ⚠️You don't want to wait days for approval
...then PayLinks is made for you. Built specifically for freelancers and small businesses.
Which one fits you?
Choose OnlyFans if:
- ☑️Content creators with a large audience.
- ☑️Influencers looking to monetize exclusive content.
- ☑️Adult content creators.
Choose Cameo if:
- ☑️Established celebrities and influencers
- ☑️Monetizing an existing fanbase
Choose PayLinks if:
- ✅Freelancers and solopreneurs
- ✅Individuals wanting to collect online
- ✅Private tutors and teachers