Creator platform reviews
16 platforms, grouped by how paid deals reach you. Each review lists the fee, the follower minimum, how you get paid, and the pages we checked.
Updated October 21, 2026. No platform paid to be reviewed or ranked.
Native programs
Run by the social network itself.
| Rank | Platform | Who can join | What you give up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TikTok OneNative programTikTok creators with at least 1,000 followers who want to pitch for paid brand projects without an agent. | 1,000 followers for brand projects, plus 18+ | No creator fee in TikTok's help pages. TikTok said in September 2026 that One Pay takes no cut. | 7.3/10 |
| 2 | Instagram creator marketplaceNative programInstagram creators with a creator or business account who want brands to message them with a rate already attached. | Professional account. Meta's public pages list no follower minimum. | No creator fee listed by Meta. | 6.2/10 |
| 3 | YouTube Creator PartnershipsNative programYouTube Partner Program creators in a supported country who want inbound sponsorship inquiries without paying an agency. | YouTube Partner Program membership, plus 18+. The full program needs 1,000 subscribers. | No fee listed. Brands pay you directly, so YouTube takes no cut. | 5.7/10 |
| 4 | Snapchat creator marketplaceNative programVerified Snap Stars who want brands and agencies to find them through Snap's partner tools. | Snap Star status. Snap publishes no follower number. | No fee published. Snap Star verification is free. | 4.3/10 |
Marketplaces
Brands post campaigns or buy packages you price.
| Rank | Platform | Who can join | What you give up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CollabstrMarketplaceCreators who want brands to buy priced packages straight from their profile, with the money held in escrow first. | None published. Every profile is reviewed and not all are approved | Free to join. Collabstr keeps 15% of each order payout. | 6.6/10 |
| 2 | Popular PaysMarketplaceUS-based creators who want to name their own fee on brand gigs and keep all of it. | None platform-wide. Each gig lists its own follower requirement, and you must be 18+ | Free to join. Creators keep 100% of their fee. Brand fees are added on top. | 6.4/10 |
| 3 | #paidMarketplaceCreators in the US or Canada with 10,000 or more followers who want brand campaigns with paid usage rights on top. | Typically 10,000+ followers and 1.5%+ engagement, with a public Instagram or TikTok | Free to join. The creator terms list no commission on your rate. PayPal fees apply if you use PayPal. | 6.2/10 |
| 4 | AspireMarketplaceCreators with 1,000 or more followers who will apply to many campaigns and want to keep 100% of each fee. | 1,000 followers on any one platform, per Aspire's marketplace FAQ. Brands can set higher bars per campaign | Free to join. Aspire takes no percentage of creator payments. | 6.2/10 |
UGC platforms
Brands pay for videos they run on their own channels.
| Rank | Platform | Who can join | What you give up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BilloUGCCreators in the US, UK, or Canada who can film clean product videos and want flat per-video pay without a follower count. | None. 18+ and an approved video pitch | Free to join. Billo takes no cut of the published payout. | 6.3/10 |
| 2 | InsenseUGCUGC creators in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or the EU who want paid briefs with the money held up front. | 1,000 followers and 1,000 average views on Instagram or TikTok, or a UGC-only portfolio | No fee on earnings, per the help center. A $3 bank fee on withdrawals under $50. | 6.3/10 |
| 3 | JoinBrandsUGCBeginner UGC creators in the five supported countries who want many small jobs and a clear level system to climb. | None for UGC. Posting jobs need 50 TikTok posts or 50 Instagram Reels | Free plan pays a 20% fee on job earnings. Creator Pro, at $49.95 a month, pays 15% | 5.9/10 |
Sponsorship desks
Brands book integrations in videos, newsletters, and podcasts.
| Rank | Platform | Who can join | What you give up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PassionfrootSponsorship deskB2B creators who want a booking page, invoicing, and inbound sponsor requests from tech and business brands. | None published. Marketplace listing requires passing a B2B vetting review | Free. 0% on deals you source, 15% on deals from Passionfroot's network | 6.4/10 |
| 2 | AgentioSponsorship deskYouTube creators who want inbound integration offers with rates and deadlines set, and no invoicing. | None published. Access is by waitlist | Free. Brands pay Agentio's 20% campaign fee | 6.2/10 |
Affiliate platforms
Commission first, with paid collaborations on top.
| Rank | Platform | Who can join | What you give up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon Influencer Program and Creator ConnectionsAffiliate plus collabsProduct reviewers and how-to creators whose audience already shops on Amazon. | None published. Needs a qualifying YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, or Facebook account. | No creator fee listed. You earn 0% to 10% commission by product category. | 6.2/10 |
| 2 | ShopMyAffiliate plus collabsCreators who already recommend products and want commission, gifting, and flat-fee Opportunities in one dashboard. | Typically 1,000 followers, reviewed case by case | Free. ShopMy keeps 18% of commission, or bills the brand instead | 5.7/10 |
| 3 | LTKAffiliate plus collabsLifestyle creators who already post outfit, beauty, or home finds most days and want commission plus campaign invitations. | Over 5,000 followers on at least one platform | Free to join. LTK does not publish its share of commissions | 5.0/10 |