TL;DR — In Brief
OnlyFans is best for content creators with a large audience.. iFans is better suited for content creators who want to monetize through monthly subscriptions.. 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 | iFans | 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 iFans?
iFans — "Earn profits with your content.". A content creator platform with monetization through subscriptions and premium content.
Strengths:
- ✅Dedicated platform for content creators.
- ✅Allows for recurring monthly subscriptions.
- ✅Earnings simulator to estimate revenue.
Weaknesses:
- ⚠️Unclear if the platform is fully functional, given the placeholder text on the website.
- ⚠️Unclear payment processing fees.
- ⚠️Negative reviews and complaints about non-payment of creators (associated with ifans.com, but could affect brand perception).
The Alternative: PayLinks
PayLinks
If neither OnlyFans nor iFans 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 iFans if:
- ☑️Content creators who want to monetize through monthly subscriptions.
Choose PayLinks if:
- ✅Freelancers and solopreneurs
- ✅Individuals wanting to collect online
- ✅Private tutors and teachers