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Passes

US creator platform from Lucy Guo with a flat 10% fee, instant payouts, and tools for subs, DMs, merch, and 1:1 calls.

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Fees
10%
Payout
Instant
Category
Creator-first
Countries
Primarily US, Stripe-supported

About Passes

Passes is a mainstream (non-adult) creator monetization platform founded by Lucy Guo. It bundles subscriptions, paid DMs, group chats, merchandise, livestreaming, digital downloads, and 1:1 video calls under a single flat 10% fee — lower than Patreon (10%), Fanvue (15%), and OnlyFans (20%) for comparable feature sets.

Payouts are instant once you clear the $50 minimum threshold, which puts it alongside Ko-fi and ahead of Patreon (monthly, 30-day hold for new creators) and OnlyFans (weekly). The platform is US-centric — it was built primarily for American influencers, coaches, and athletes — and the creator base reflects that. International creators can sign up but may find less organic discovery than US-based peers.

The anti-screenshot feature and paid DMs make Passes genuinely competitive for creators who want exclusive access monetisation without moving to an adult platform. The 10% fee on 1:1 video calls is attractive compared to platforms like Cameo (25%) or Fanvue (15%).

Our take

Passes is the most competitive mainstream subscription platform on fees right now. 10% flat with instant payouts and seven revenue streams is a strong proposition. The US-centric base is a real limitation for international creators, and limited email export means you're partly renting your audience. Best for: US-based influencers, coaches, and athletes who want a polished non-adult monetisation platform with low fees. Worth comparing against Patreon (better discovery, slower payouts) and Ko-fi (lower fees on tips, less structured subscription management).

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Flat 10% fee, lowest among major subscription platforms
  • Seven revenue streams including 1:1 video calls
  • Instant payouts and anti-screenshot tools

Cons

  • Not for adult content
  • US-centric creator base
  • $50 minimum payout threshold

Full breakdown

Platform fee
10% · of revenue
Payout speed
instant
Minimum payout
$50
Countries supported
Primarily US, Stripe-supported
Email list export
Limited
Custom domain
Yes (subdomain)
Community features
DMs, group chats, 1:1 video calls

Common questions

How much does Passes charge creators?
Passes charges a flat 10% platform fee on all revenue, plus a ~$0.30 per-transaction fee. There are no monthly subscription costs. Compare to Patreon at 5–12% depending on plan, OnlyFans at 20%, and Ko-fi at 0% on tips (5% on memberships).
How fast does Passes pay out?
Passes offers instant payouts once you reach the $50 minimum threshold. This is significantly faster than Patreon (monthly, with a 30-day hold for new creators) and OnlyFans (weekly). Ko-fi also offers instant payouts with no minimum threshold.
Is Passes for adult content?
No — Passes is explicitly a mainstream (non-adult) platform. It does not allow explicit adult content. If you're looking for adult-friendly alternatives, see OnlyFans alternatives or compare Fanvue and Fansly.
What can creators sell on Passes?
Subscriptions, paid DMs, group chats, merchandise, digital downloads, livestreams, and 1:1 video calls. The 1:1 video call feature is particularly strong — it charges 10%, compared to Cameo's 25% cut.
What are the best Passes alternatives?
The closest mainstream subscription alternatives are Patreon (larger creator network, same 10% fee, slower payouts) and Ko-fi (lower fees on tips, instant payouts, less structured subscriptions). For instant-payout focused platforms, see our guide on creator platforms with instant payouts.
How much does Passes charge creators?
Passes charges 10% (of revenue). This is charged on every transaction. Minimum payout threshold is $50.
How fast does Passes pay out?
Passes pays creators on a instant cadence. Funds arrive immediately with no minimum threshold to wait for.
Can I export my subscriber list from Passes?
Passes offers limited access to subscriber data — you can typically export some contact information, but not as comprehensively as platforms that fully share the email list.
What can creators earn from on Passes?
Passes supports subs, sales, tips. Fees apply as noted above.
Which countries does Passes support?
Passes pays out in: Primarily US, Stripe-supported. If your country isn't on the supported list, you typically can't receive payouts from Passes directly.
What are the best Passes alternatives?
The closest peers to Passes are Patreon, VojVoj, Fanvue. See the Compare sidebar on this page for side-by-side breakdowns.