Fansly vs Memberful
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Platform fee
20% · of revenue
4.9% + $25/mo · of revenue on Pro plan
Payout speed
weekly
weekly
Minimum payout
$20
Stripe default
Countries
Most countries; some content restrictions
Wherever Stripe operates (40+ countries)
Email list export
Limited
Full access
Custom domain
Yes (subdomain)
Yes
Community features
DMs, comments, live streams
No native forums; integrates with Discord and Circle
Best for
Adult content creators wanting multi-tier subs and PPV
Writers, podcasters, and publishers who want to own their site, domain, and email list
Fansly vs Memberful: which one wins?
Fansly charges 20% (of revenue) versus Memberful at 4.9% + $25/mo (of revenue on Pro plan).
On payout speed, Fansly pays weekly while Memberful pays weekly. No difference here.
For audience ownership, Fansly offers limited email export and Memberful offers full access. Email portability matters most for creators planning to migrate later or build a list independent of any single platform.
Best for: Fansly suits adult content creators wanting multi-tier subs and ppv. Memberful fits writers, podcasters, and publishers who want to own their site, domain, and email list.