In the ever-evolving world of content creation, especially in the adult and fan-subscription niche, creators constantly find themselves at a crossroads: which platform should they invest their time and effort into? It’s a question that plagues both newcomers and seasoned pros alike. The crux of this decision hinges on a seemingly simple yet profoundly impactful dilemma—should a platform be chosen for its sleek features and user-friendly interface, or should profitability be the ultimate deciding factor?
This is the exact premise Scotty tackles in a recent video that has quickly sparked conversations across the creator community. With so many fan subscription sites popping up—OnlyFans, Fansly, Loyalfans, and more—it’s becoming increasingly challenging to decide where to focus one’s energy. But Scotty cuts through the noise with a practical, real-world lens.
He emphasizes that before you even begin evaluating these platforms, you have to ask yourself what matters more: features or financial return? Because, as he explains, these two categories don’t always align. In fact, they often conflict. A platform may have the bells and whistles that make content management a breeze, but if it doesn’t help creators grow their income, is it truly worth your time?
For creators trying to build sustainable careers, this is not a theoretical debate—it’s a critical business decision. While newer platforms may lure users with enticing upgrades, better algorithms, and polished dashboards, they often fall short in the one metric that ultimately defines success: how much money you’re actually making.
And here lies the heart of the matter: success as a creator is not just about managing content efficiently or even delivering the best fan experience. It’s about reach. It’s about trust. And most of all, it’s about volume. The more users a platform has, the more chances you have to earn.
OnlyFans Dominates in Monetization
Despite the criticisms, despite the controversies, and despite the limitations in terms of tech features, OnlyFans stands tall as the undisputed king of monetization in the fan subscription world. Scotty makes it clear: when it comes to making money, there is no serious competitor. And the reasons are both simple and powerful.
OnlyFans has done what few platforms in any niche have accomplished—it has become a household name. This brand dominance translates directly into money for creators. While other platforms might offer higher revenue shares or lower fees, it all becomes moot if there’s no audience to sell to. And that’s where OnlyFans wins, hands down.
It’s not that OnlyFans is necessarily the most advanced platform out there. In fact, many creators complain about its outdated messaging system, lack of advanced content organization tools, or limited analytics. But what it lacks in technical polish, it more than makes up for in exposure. With over 300 million monthly site visits, it commands attention like no other.
The numbers speak for themselves. Creators—whether they’re full-time or just dabbling—consistently report higher earnings on OnlyFans than anywhere else. Why? Because that’s where the fans are. And not just fans, but paying fans. People who are already accustomed to the platform, already have accounts, and already trust the payment process.
The ease of conversion is massive. Someone who stumbles onto a creator’s social media and follows a link to OnlyFans is far more likely to sign up and subscribe than if they were taken to an unfamiliar site. The friction is lower. The trust barrier has already been crossed.
In Scotty’s words, “Even if you hate the way OnlyFans works, you can’t deny it’s where the money is.”
Loyalfans Has the Best Features, But Lacks Reach
If we were judging platforms purely on the basis of design, features, and user control, Loyalfans would probably take the crown. Scotty doesn’t hold back in his praise of what Loyalfans has built from a technical standpoint. From integrated video libraries to superior messaging systems and browsing tools, Loyalfans is built with creators in mind.
The dashboard is cleaner. The tools are more intuitive. Creators have more freedom in how they organize and present their content. Whether it’s the ability to easily segment free vs. paid content, or advanced analytics that offer insight into fan behavior, Loyalfans feels like a premium product. It’s a platform designed to help creators operate like businesses.
But for all its strengths, Loyalfans suffers from a fatal flaw—it doesn’t have the traffic. Without a critical mass of users, all those features become luxuries that few get to truly benefit from. As Scotty puts it, “You can have the best studio in the world, but if nobody comes to the show, what’s the point?”
The user base on Loyalfans is a fraction of what OnlyFans has. According to Similarweb data shared in the video, Loyalfans sees around 3.6 million visits per month—a number that pales in comparison to the 300 million that flock to OnlyFans. This discrepancy is the root of the monetization gap.
Even if Loyalfans pays out slightly more or gives creators better data, the ability to consistently grow your fanbase—and therefore your income—is severely limited by the lack of user adoption. Until Loyalfans solves the problem of visibility and brand recognition, it will remain a niche choice. Great for tech-savvy creators who already have a large following they can migrate—but not ideal for those trying to build from scratch.
Challenges With Other Platforms Like Fansly
If there’s a runner-up in the race to dethrone OnlyFans, it’s probably Fansly. This platform has grown significantly in recent years and has become a popular alternative, especially after OnlyFans’ infamous (and quickly reversed) ban on adult content. For a while, it looked like Fansly might actually overtake the throne. But as Scotty reveals, that momentum has largely stalled.
Fansly does a lot of things right. Its interface is decent, onboarding is smooth, and it has several monetization options that are attractive to creators. It also seems to be more responsive to community feedback, releasing updates more regularly than its more established competitors.
But again, the challenge is scale. While Fansly gets more traffic than Loyalfans—about 25 million monthly visits—it’s still dwarfed by OnlyFans. And that user gap directly translates into a money gap.
One of the biggest hurdles creators face is getting their fans to follow them across platforms. User inertia is real. Even the most loyal fans might hesitate to create a new account, especially if it means handing over their payment info to a less familiar website. Fansly suffers from this in a big way. Many creators have reported frustration with trying to migrate their audiences, only to see engagement plummet.
The other issue is trust. While Fansly is a legitimate platform with secure systems, it lacks the mainstream credibility that OnlyFans has built. In this space, trust is currency. If fans hesitate to click your link or input their credit card, conversions will suffer.
Scotty notes that even when creators put more effort into their Fansly pages—offering discounts, exclusive content, or better messaging—they often still earn less than they would with a more basic OnlyFans setup. That’s not a reflection on their hustle; it’s a reflection of the platform’s limitations in reach.
Mass Adoption Equals Trust and Credibility
Why is OnlyFans still winning, even when its tech is clunky and its competitors are nipping at its heels with better features? The answer, according to Scotty, lies in two powerful words: trust and credibility.
Mainstream media, celebrities, and viral social media moments have all helped to normalize OnlyFans in a way that no other adult-content platform has achieved. When someone hears “OnlyFans,” they know what it is. They may not know what Loyalfans is, or feel safe clicking a Fansly link.
This mass cultural adoption plays a huge role in user behavior. If fans feel that a platform is widely accepted, they are far more likely to engage with it. They’re less worried about scams. They’re more confident about security. And perhaps most importantly, they don’t need to think twice before making a purchase.
That’s the kind of psychological safety that drives revenue. Fans are willing to pay—not just because they want the content, but because they trust the system delivering it.
The perception of legitimacy is everything. While newer platforms are busy trying to build their tech stacks and create more nuanced experiences, OnlyFans continues to benefit from the simple fact that it’s already trusted. That trust is a powerful competitive advantage that money can’t easily buy.
Data and Real-World Testing Prove the Point
Throughout the video, Scotty leans heavily on data to back up his claims, grounding the discussion in hard numbers rather than hype. He references traffic metrics from Similarweb to illustrate the size disparity between platforms, and those numbers are hard to argue with.
OnlyFans: 300+ million monthly visits.
Fansly: 25 million monthly visits.
Loyalfans: 3.6 million monthly visits.
This isn’t just a small gap—it’s a chasm. And that chasm explains why creators who try multiple platforms consistently report that OnlyFans delivers the best financial results.
Scotty also shares his personal experience, revealing that subscriber growth on OnlyFans is significantly faster than on any other platform. Even with equal promotion across social media and similar content offerings, OnlyFans outperforms simply because users already have accounts, already feel safe, and already know what to expect.
It’s a real-world validation of a simple but powerful truth: if you want to make money, go where the people are.
Bottom Line: Users Matter Most
At the end of the day, Scotty distills everything into a single takeaway that creators should tattoo on their strategy: users matter more than features.
Yes, features can help you streamline your workflow. Yes, a good interface makes your life easier. And yes, newer platforms often have genuinely useful tools that OnlyFans lacks. But none of that matters if the platform can’t deliver the audience.
You can’t earn from a vacuum. You can’t sell content to people who aren’t there. No matter how optimized or creator-friendly a platform is, it will always be hampered if it lacks the user base.
For creators serious about turning their passion into a paycheck, OnlyFans remains the best bet. Not because it’s perfect, but because it works. And in a crowded market full of shiny alternatives, that simple fact still holds the most weight.
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