What Is Fanfix? Your Complete Guide
Are you a content creator? Maybe you’re aspiring to be one? In either case, you’ll probably end up using Fanfix. This platform was created just for content creators like you! Founded by Harry Gestetner, Fanfix offers innovative solutions for creators.
This in-depth guide will be your ultimate resource for all things Fanfix. I’ll explain what it is, what this platform does, why content creators use it, and what downsides to be aware of. You’ll be ready to take your content creation game to the next level!
What Is Fanfix?
Okay, so first, here's your primer on Fanfix.
I’m sure you’ve heard of Patreon, right? Fanfix is like that but created exclusively for content creators. You don’t have to contend with the mixed bag that is the Patreon experience. This platform is a playground for you.
Fanfix helps creators maintain their brand image by allowing them to engage their audience without compromising their authenticity.
The platform debuted in 2020, and in only four years has accumulated almost 10 million users. That’s no small feat, but it also doesn’t come as a surprise. Content creation is one of the hottest jobs of the 2020s, with 200 million people doing it all over the world.
So, why use Fanfix over a known platform like Patreon? For the monetization, of course! Oh yes, it all comes down to the Benjamins.
Like today’s biggest platforms, such as the aforementioned Patreon and even OnlyFans, Fanfix offers monthly subscriptions. Fans can pay at varying levels to see exclusive content that keeps them opening their wallets. You can even accept tips.
How Does Fanfix Work?
Okay, so that answers your question of “what is Fanfix,” right? But with that answer surely comes more questions. For example, how does this content creation platform work?
I’ll go over all the parts of using this platform.
1. Signing up for Fanfix
You can join Fanfix for free by visiting its site and clicking Sign Up. You’ll then see the Creator Application, which you need to complete to become an official platform creator.
Of course, Fanfix doesn’t let just anyone work on its platform as a Creator. You have to be able to verify your identity, like with a driver’s license. You also must have a bank account you can connect to Fanfix to receive your hard-earned cash
Here are the other rules to know:
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You can’t post anything explicit (i.e., no sexual content).
- You need at least 10,000 followers on each social media platform you use.
Do you meet the criteria? Awesome. Complete your Creator Application by typing in your full name and email address. Oh, and create a unique password too.
Next, read over the Content Guidelines, Privacy Policy, and General Terms of Service. Clicking the Continue button means you agree to all those terms.
2. Making Money on Fanfix
Once you’ve got your account set up and you’re logged in, it’s time to start making the moolah. Here’s how you can do that.
a. Subscriptions
Here’s the cool thing about Fanfix. The platform doesn’t set the price of your subscription service; you do. Of course, if you make your prices too costly, you won’t get many subscribers, so it’s important to choose a fair subscription price that allows you to make a profit.
The lowest amount you can charge for monthly subscriptions is $5 and the highest is $50. No, $50 isn’t a groundbreaking amount, and it’s lower than what Patreon allows (which is $100 per subscription), but if you generate enough followers, you can make a bank.
Speaking of, what if your followers are asking, “what is Fanfix?” You need to use your massive social media presence to educate them, of course. New followers can find you by your tagged content. That’s no different from how you earn new followers on social media, I bet.
And what kind of content does this platform support? That’s everything from blogs to videos, photos, and anything in between. Subscriptions grant your followers early access and other perks. You get to customize everything in the subscription plan.
b. Tip to DM
Subscriptions are great because you can predict your monthly income, but you’ll recall that it’s not your only revenue option. Passionate subscribers can also use the Tip to DM feature.
This option allows your subscribers to interact with you directly, but they have to pay a fee first. Again, you get to set the Tip to DM fee, with the lowest possible value $3. The highest value is up to $500, so this is where the real money can be on this platform.
The private chat is just between you and the follower, so you don’t have to worry about the contents of the conversation getting out to anyone else. That said, do make sure you follow the TOS rules.
Additionally, the Safe Mode feature allows creators to enable human-reviewed messages for added safety.
c. SuperLink
The team behind Fanfix also created SuperLink. This platform features links in bio for promotional purposes. Not only can SuperLink generate more traffic to your Fanfix profile and thus make you more money that way, but you can also get ad revenue. It’s no small sum, either, up to 46 percent.
d. GalaGala
Do you make your own products as part of your content creation efforts? Well, you’re in luck. SuperOrdinary acquired Fanfix, and plans to integrate it with GalaGala, its eCommerce platform. That means you can sell digital or physical products to further increase your revenue.
3. Receiving Payment on Fanfix
Fanfix uses Stripe for payment processing. If you don’t already have a Stripe account when you sign up, you’ll need to create one.
The nice thing about Stripe is that the platform has all your tax information and forms, payment history, and transactions. That makes it really easy to manage your income as a self-employed content creator.
By the way, the Fanfix dashboard also keeps an active record of your earnings.
Does Fanfix Cost Money to Use?
Are you considering Fanfix to kickstart your content creation career or take it to the next level? One of the best parts of using this platform is that it doesn’t cost you, the creator, anything to join.
Of course, Fanfix is going to take its cut, but you had to know that was going to happen. Its commission rate is 20 percent of your earnings. That said, you don’t actively pay a fee to register or use this content creation platform.
How Much Can You Earn Using Fanfix?
Okay, so I’ve answered most of your questions to this point. What is Fanfix? You already know. How to use Fanfix? It’s not too difficult if you meet the criteria.
One lingering question that’s probably on your mind is this.
How much money can one make?
Well, if there was one single answer to that question, that sure would be convenient. However, there isn’t. The amount you make depends on so many different things, like:
- How many followers do you have
- What you charge for subscriptions
- What do you charge for Tip to DM
- How many subscribers do you get
That said, it’s possible to make a bank on this platform. According to Observer, the most well-paid Fanfix user rakes in $7 million. Others have made $1 million.
Fortunately, Fanfix doesn’t shroud your potential earnings in mystery. The platform will estimate what your earnings can be according to how many followers you have and what you charge for a subscription.
For example, if you have the baseline number of followers required (10,000), and you charge $5 for a subscription, Fanfix estimates that you could make anywhere from $125 to $1,250 a month.
Fanfix predicts that amount based on anywhere from 0.25 to 2.5 percent of your entire audience subscribing to your services. Bear in mind that this price doesn’t include Tip to DM earnings.
There’s a big gap between $1,250 and $1 million, but the former is no amount of money to sneeze at. You could potentially make a living through content creation, which is the dream of many, many people. TechCrunch reports that the average earnings for creators on this platform is $70,000 per year in 2023.
What Are the Pros of Fanfix?
By now, you’re nearing a decision. Before you determine whether Fanfix is right for you, consider this and the next section to help you make up your mind.
1. Achieve Your Dream of Being a Content Creator
Millions of people, possibly billions, wish they could become course creators. Not everyone can succeed at it for a myriad of reasons. Using a dedicated platform to support you in your aspirations can set you on the right track to achieve that sought-after growth.
2. Earn Consistently
Sure, being self-employed has a lot of perks, but one of its biggest downsides is wondering where your next income source is going to come from. Fanfix strives to reduce that fear by providing a way to earn consistently.
The followers who subscribe will pay each month, hopefully indefinitely. Sure, some followers will drop off because they can’t afford to continue paying or for other reasons, but you should have others to fill in the gaps.
Knowing that you’ll make X amount per month can help you plan financially. Better yet, you will have more time and energy to focus on making five-star content!
3. Set Your Own Price
One of the features Fanfix creators love most is the freedom to choose their own prices. The sliding range for subscription pricing is between $5 and $50, as you’ll recall. You can keep your pricing cheap to motivate more of your followers to subscribe, or you can go right for the upper pricing threshold.
It’s all up to you and what your audience is willing to pay. Being able to influence your earnings so directly is certainly a nice perk.
4. Analytics to See Who’s Engaged
How many new followers have you achieved? How much have you earned through their contributions? The built-in platform analytics will help you answer those questions. You can track the metrics that matter at a glance.
The summaries are produced over 30-day spans, allowing you to see how your subscribers have grown, your likes have gone up, and your income has expanded. The revenue charts are helpfully broken down by subscription versus DM Tips money.
5. Keep 80 Percent of What You Make
You have to expect a platform like this to take its cut, but you will pocket more than half of what you earn. So, if your subscribers tip you $50 each month, you get 80 percent of the money or $40. That’s pretty good!
What Are the Cons of Fanfix?
And while I think this platform will be suitable for a lot of content creators looking to monetize in consistent and interesting ways, you can’t decide if Fanfix is the ideal content creation platform for you without reviewing these downsides.
1. Has a High Commission Rate
Okay, sure, you get 80 percent of what you earn, but that other 20 percent as a commission rate is rather high. By comparison, Patreon only takes between 8 and 12 percent of a member’s earnings, but they also apply taxes and fees. OnlyFans also charges 20 percent.
2. Doesn’t Have a Traditional App
Have you looked for the Fanfix app but haven’t been able to find it? That’s because it doesn’t have one! Instead, it offers a web app you can access on Opera, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox, and the like.
You can set up Fanfix like a traditional app by going to your smartphone’s home screen, logging into your creator account, and then selecting Share and Add to Homepage.
It’s a bit of work, and admittedly kind of annoying. Making your followers take that extra step could be the difference between them subscribing and deciding it isn’t worth it to them.
3. Subscription Prices Are Lower Than Patreon
While it’s great that Fanfix gives you several ways to earn, I wonder if that’s not partially making up for the fact that you can only charge up to $50 a subscription. Remember, Patreon lets you do double that. Sure, there is no equivalent tipping feature with Patreon, but the money can still add up.
Is Fanfix Worth Your Time?
Compared to other platforms, such as Patreon and OnlyFans, what does Fanfix offer? And is it the right choice for your content creation needs?
Well, OnlyFans is an explicit platform. Sure, not all users upload that kind of content, but that’s its reputation, nonetheless. That’s fine if you produce adult content, as Fanfix prohibits you from uploading anything explicit on the platform.
However, OnlyFans doesn’t have a lower commission rate than Fanfix. Interestingly, it also offers tips and subscription prices between $5 and $50, so there’s little benefit for those making non-explicit content to use this platform.
And what about Patreon? I’ve already established that it takes a lower cut, but you have to remember that you get charged additional fees from Patreon, including taxes. Also, Patreon has become a generalized product where any type of content creators can go.
Fanfix is a specialized platform that has already accomplished a huge following in only a couple of short years. It’s a little aggravating that it doesn’t have a dedicated app, and it would be nicer if you could charge subscribers up to $100 a month, but given how many people have made millions of dollars on this platform, I don’t think these downsides are insurmountable by any stretch.
FAQs
- Is Fanfix Growing?
Yes, most certainly! The platform has 3,000+ creators in only four years, and in 2023, it paid upwards of $50 million to those content creators.
2. Is Fanfix Like OnlyFans?
Yes and no. It has the same subscription pricing and allows followers or fans to offer tips. However, OnlyFans is for explicit content, while Fanfix doesn’t allow any kind of content of that type.
3. What Payments Does Fanfix Accept?
Your followers can pay for their subscriptions or to DM you using PayPal, Venmo, Google Pay, Apple Pay, and/or credit card.
Conclusion
Fanfix is a monetization platform for content creators. If you choose to use it, you have several avenues for earning money, from accepting tips to chatting with your supporters through DM to monthly subscriptions and even ad revenue.
Unlike platforms like OnlyFans and Patreon, Fanfix is catered toward content creators. It’s experienced significant growth in only a few short years and shouldn’t slow down anytime soon. It could be just the platform you’re looking for to take your content creation earnings up a notch!!
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