Adult Industry University est. 2024
STUDY NOTES · UPDATED QUARTERLY

Platform reviews

no grades — the right platform depends on you

The cut they take, how reliably they pay, and who each platform actually works for.

what we look at →
Payout split·Payment reliability·Traffic & discoverability·Creator support·Policy stability
CAMS Reviewed Q2 2026
CamSoda

Lower traffic than Chaturbate but a cleaner interface, interactive-toy support, and promo features that favor newer models.

YOUR CUT~55%
BEST FORNew cam models
easier room to get noticed in
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CAMS Reviewed Q2 2026
Chaturbate

Huge traffic, transparent token system, and payouts that show up on schedule. The token-to-dollar math is the catch — know your real rate.

YOUR CUT~50-60%
BEST FORLive shows
learn the token math first — we have a calculator
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CLIPS Reviewed Q1 2026
Clips4Sale

One of the oldest clip sites (since 2003) keeps earning its spot: niche categories with real buyers, stable policies, and a long record of paying on time.

YOUR CUT60% clips · 80% tips
BEST FORFetish & niche
dated look, serious niche buyers
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KINK & FETISH Reviewed Q2 2026
DarkFans

A fan platform built specifically for BDSM, fetish, and alternative content — the material mainstream platforms restrict or quietly shadow-ban. The audience is smaller, but they came looking for exactly…

YOUR CUTNot published
BEST FORKink & fetish
your content is welcome here, not tolerated
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SUBSCRIPTIONS Reviewed Q2 2026
Fansly

Built-in discovery and free-preview tiers actually help new creators grow. Smaller market than OnlyFans, but friendlier to start on.

YOUR CUT80%
BEST FORStarting from zero
friendliest starting point for new creators
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SUBSCRIPTIONS Reviewed Q1 2026
Fanvue

Fast-growing OnlyFans alternative with AI-assisted messaging tools and decent discovery. Younger platform, so policies are still settling.

YOUR CUT80-85%
BEST FOREarly adopters
promising, still proving itself
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FIRST LOOK First look Q3 2026
Hidden

A new startup fan platform still making its case. This is a first look, not a full review — there’s no published revenue split, no payout track record, and too…

YOUR CUTNot published
BEST FORWait and see
too new to review honestly — check back
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SUBSCRIPTIONS Reviewed Q1 2026
LoyalFans

Creator-friendly features and responsive support, but a much smaller buyer pool. Works best as a second home for your top fans.

YOUR CUT80%
BEST FORSuperfan tier
great tools, smaller buyer pool
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CLIPS Reviewed Q1 2026
ManyVids

A real storefront with browse traffic — but in late 2025 the founder publicly turned against sex work, saying her goal is to move creators out of the industry. Many…

YOUR CUT60-80%
BEST FORProceed with caution
the owner says she wants you out of this industry
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SUBSCRIPTIONS Reviewed Q2 2026
OnlyFans

The biggest market and reliable payouts, but zero discoverability — you bring every fan yourself, and policy changes arrive with little warning.

YOUR CUT80%
BEST FORExisting audience
earns big IF you bring your own traffic
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CAMS Reviewed Q2 2026
Stripchat

Big international traffic and strong mobile audience. Token payouts are competitive, but expect more free-loaders in your room.

YOUR CUT~50-60%
BEST FORVolume & reach
busy rooms, patient tipping
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PAY-PER-CHAT Reviewed Q2 2026
ThirstChat

A creator-owned, pay-per-interaction platform where creators set their own rates for texts, media messages, audio calls, video calls, posts, and tips. ThirstChat prohibits AI-simulated creator interaction and third-party chatters, and…

YOUR CUT60% msgs · 75% calls · 80% tips & posts
BEST FORPaid DMs & calls
built by a working creator — you set every price
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Based on our own testing and creator reports at time of review. Splits and policies change — always confirm against the platform's current terms.