Floatplane vs Fourthwall
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Platform fee
NEEDS REVIEW · undisclosed platform cut
0-5% · 0% on merch, 5% on digital
Payout speed
monthly
monthly
Minimum payout
NEEDS REVIEW
$25
Countries
Global
Stripe-supported
Email list export
Limited
Full access
Custom domain
No
Yes (custom + free .store on Pro)
Community features
Per-creator forums, comments, and Discord links
Member-only posts, Discord integrations
Best for
Tech and enthusiast video creators with a paying superfan base
YouTubers running merch plus membership tiers from one homebase
Floatplane vs Fourthwall: which one wins?
Floatplane charges NEEDS REVIEW (undisclosed platform cut) versus Fourthwall at 0-5% (0% on merch, 5% on digital).
On payout speed, Floatplane pays monthly while Fourthwall pays monthly. No difference here.
For audience ownership, Floatplane offers limited email export and Fourthwall offers full access. Email portability matters most for creators planning to migrate later or build a list independent of any single platform.
Best for: Floatplane suits tech and enthusiast video creators with a paying superfan base. Fourthwall fits youtubers running merch plus membership tiers from one homebase.