Why Content Creators Are Leaving OnlyFans in 2025
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FollowMint Team
The creator economy is experiencing a massive shake-up. Despite OnlyFans' impressive $7.2 billion revenue in 2024, something unprecedented is happening: top creators are abandoning the platform in record numbers. From million-dollar earners to everyday content creators, thousands are walking away from what once promised financial freedom.
The reason is simple: OnlyFans has become too expensive, too restrictive, and too unreliable for serious creators.
The Numbers Tell the Story
Behind OnlyFans' revenue success lies a troubling reality. Creator growth has plummeted from 29% to just 13% in 2024, while the overall creator economy rockets toward $1.07 trillion by 2034.
OnlyFans Reality in 2025:
- 4.19 million creators (slowest growth ever)
- Average creator income: $150-180/month (below minimum wage)
- Top 1% takes 33% of revenue (extreme inequality)
- 70% of creators now use multiple platforms (exit strategy in action)
The Core Problems Driving the Exodus
1. The 20% Fee is Crushing Creator Income
OnlyFans charges 20% on every dollar earned—one of the highest rates in the digital economy. For creators earning $10,000 monthly, that's $24,000 annually going to OnlyFans instead of their pockets.
2. Policy Chaos Creates Business Uncertainty
The 2021 adult content ban scare still haunts creators. Even though OnlyFans reversed the decision, creators learned their entire business could disappear with one policy change.
Recent 2025 policy problems:
- Retroactive rule enforcement on existing content
- AI content labeling with unclear guidelines
- External link bans killing cross-promotion
- Stricter verification delaying creator launches
3. Payment Delays Kill Cash Flow
OnlyFans holds creator earnings for 3-7 business days, often extending to 21 days in smaller markets. For creators with bills and business expenses, waiting weeks for their own money is financially devastating.
4. Zero Discovery Support
With 4.19 million creators competing for attention, OnlyFans offers no built-in discovery tools. New creators are essentially invisible unless they drive 100% of traffic externally.
High-Profile Departures Signal Bigger Problems
Blac Chyna's $240 million goodbye shocked the industry. Her statement reveals everything: "All that stuff is a dead end, and I know that I'm worth way more than that."
Corinna Kopf, who earned $67 million in three years, also walked away, citing platform limitations.
These aren't struggling creators—these are OnlyFans' biggest success stories abandoning the platform.
Where Creators Are Moving
Fansly: Same Problems, Different Name
- 20% fee (identical to OnlyFans)
- Better features but same high costs
- Faster payouts (1-2 days vs 7-21 days)
Fanvue: Slightly Better, Still Expensive
- 15-20% fee (starts lower, increases over time)
- Better engagement tools
- Still too expensive for serious creators
The Problem: All Alternatives Still Charge Too Much
While these platforms offer improvements, they're still charging 15-20% fees—far too much for creators building sustainable businesses.
Followmint: The Real Game-Changer
While established platforms fight over market share with marginal improvements, Followmint revolutionizes the industry with a creator-first approach.
Industry-Leading 10% Fee
Followmint charges only 10%—half the rate of OnlyFans, Fansly, and Fanvue.
Annual Income Comparison:
$60,000 Annual Revenue:
- OnlyFans/Fansly/Fanvue: $48,000 take-home
- Followmint: $54,000 take-home
- Extra income: $6,000/year
$120,000 Annual Revenue:
- Traditional platforms: $96,000 take-home
- Followmint: $108,000 take-home
- Extra income: $12,000/year
Creator-First Features
Unlike platforms prioritizing their own profits, Followmint solves real creator problems:
- Transparent 10% fee with no hidden charges
- Fast payment processing without delays
- Built-in analytics to optimize content
- Dedicated creator support team
- Stable policies with creator input
Why 10% Changes Everything
The difference between 20% and 10% isn't just money—it's creative freedom:
With 20% platforms:
- Work 5 days, get paid for 4
- $1 out of every $5 goes to the platform
- Limited reinvestment capital
With Followmint's 10%:
- Keep 90% of everything you earn
- Double the profit margins
- More capital for better content
The Migration is Accelerating
2025 trends:
- $269 million invested in OnlyFans alternatives
- 70% of new creators start with platform diversification
- 25% report income increases after switching platforms
Early adopters consistently report:
- 15-30% immediate income increases
- Better subscriber engagement with improved tools
- Reduced stress from predictable policies
The Math is Simple
Monthly income comparison for $10,000 revenue:
- OnlyFans/Fansly/Fanvue: $8,000 take-home
- Followmint: $9,000 take-home
- Monthly difference: $1,000
Every month on high-fee platforms costs you real money.
Make the Smart Choice
The creator economy is at a turning point. Platforms extracting maximum value while providing minimum support are becoming obsolete.
Followmint offers what creators actually need:
- 10% commission vs industry standard 20%
- Professional support vs automated responses
- Growth tools vs zero discovery help
- Stable policies vs sudden changes
Stop giving away 20% of your income. Start keeping 90% with Followmint.
The migration has already begun. Top earners are moving to platforms that respect their work and reward their effort. The question isn't whether to leave high-fee platforms—it's how quickly you can start keeping more of what you earn.
Ready to double your profit margins? Discover how Followmint's 10% fee structure can transform your creator income today.
