5 Subscription Platforms Compared: OnlyFans vs Fansly vs LoyalFans vs JFF vs MYM (2026)
OnlyFans, Fansly, LoyalFans, JustForFans, MYM.fans—subscribers keep seeing these five names on creators' pages, yet their positioning, cuts, and content ecosystems differ greatly. Discovering "there's nothing here I want to watch" after paying is a common pain point. This article compares them across four dimensions—positioning, cut, preview mechanism, and discovery—and gives you a decision guide.
The Five Platforms at a Glance: Big Differences in Positioning and Scale
Bottom line: the positioning differences outweigh the price differences. Here's the full picture in one table:
| Platform | Founded | Location | Cut | Core Positioning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OnlyFans | 2016 | United Kingdom | 20% | World's largest adult subscription platform, 377M registered users (Fenix International 2024 figures) |
| Fansly | 2020 | United States | 20% | Growth platform with multi-tier subscriptions and varied content |
| LoyalFans | 2019 | Canada | 20% | Privacy-focused; creators can block countries/regions |
| JustForFans | 2018 | United States (San Francisco) | Standard 20% / exclusive 15% | LGBTQ+/fetish friendly with a video store |
| MYM.fans | 2018 | France | 20% (Superstar plan 10-15%) | European OnlyFans, French-speaking regions, blurred previews |
All five run on subscriptions, but reach, content, and creator types all differ: OnlyFans wins on scale, Fansly on tiers, LoyalFans on control, JustForFans on LGBTQ+/video store, and MYM.fans on preview and its European home turf.
Cut Structure: Creator Earnings Affect Subscription Value
The more a creator earns per subscriber, the more motivated they are to keep posting, which raises the long-term value you get. All five platforms take a standard 20% cut—no price difference for subscribers—but creator-side splits differ:
- OnlyFans: creators keep 80%, no Superstar tier.
- MYM.fans: subscription creators keep about 75% after a 7% payment fee, but private content and tips pay 80%/90%—that's why MYM's custom content scene is so active.
- JustForFans: standard 80%, but creators who post exclusively on JFF pay only 15%—LoyalFans has a similar referral program (subscription referral rewards).
- Fansly and LoyalFans: standard 80%. Fansly's tiers let creators monetize in stages (LoyalFans also has referral income).
For subscribers, the cut doesn't directly change what you pay, but it comes back to you through creator motivation and content quality.
Content Ecosystem and Preview Mechanisms: Differences Outweigh Price
The five platforms differ clearly in content ecosystem and how you can preview before paying—these directly shape your subscription decision:
- OnlyFans: weak on-site search; creators mostly drive traffic from X (Twitter) and Reddit; free-account content quality varies by creator; the biggest user base—you can find almost any type.
- MYM.fans: Blurred Preview is the signature feature—public content stays blurred until you subscribe or unlock it, the friendliest try-before-you-buy model; creators are mostly European models, some post in French only.
- JustForFans: strong LGBTQ+/fetish community; a unique video store lets you buy individual videos without subscribing—perfect if you only want one clip.
- Fansly: multi-tier subscriptions ($7/$20/$40 entry/mid/high), flexible monetization; on-site discovery and recommendations.
- LoyalFans: creators can set geoblocking to exclude specific countries—check that your creator is available in your region before subscribing.
Quick rule of thumb: want to preview first? MYM. Buy one clip only? JFF. Start with a low tier? Fansly. Mainstream content? OnlyFans. Locked regions? LoyalFans.
Saving Content Across All Five Platforms: The Same Approach
Content on these platforms is mostly copyright-protected, and ordinary downloaders can't grab it—when you truly love a video and want to rewatch it, VidBrowser's recording feature is the most reliable way to keep it.
Step 1: Download and install VidBrowser
VidBrowser is a desktop video browser for Windows and Mac that lets you watch videos, capture clips, and save them locally, with built-in download and recording. Installation takes just a few minutes.
Step 2: Open your target platform in VidBrowser and sign in
Launch VidBrowser and visit any platform (onlyfans.com / fansly.com / loyalfans.com / justfor.fans / mym.fans), then sign in with your own account. Your existing subscriptions and purchases work exactly as they do in a normal browser.
Step 3: Play the video you want to save
Open a subscribed post or an unlocked video and let it play for a few seconds. VidBrowser automatically detects video resources on the page in the background and lists detected streams in the "Video Library" panel on the right.
Step 4: Save with the recording feature (first choice for protected content)
Most videos on these subscription platforms are copyright-protected and ordinary downloaders fail on them; VidBrowser's recording is the most reliable way to save: hover your mouse over the video and recording controls appear—pick a speed (1x real-time, or 2x/4x to finish faster), click "Record All" to capture the whole video, and the button on the left lets you start or pause anytime. Anything that plays can be recorded.
If a video can be downloaded directly, the "Video Library" panel lists it with an orange "Download" button—one click saves it as MP4 (you can also pick the resolution first).
Step 5: Find the file in your library
After saving or recording, open the file from your chosen folder or find it in VidBrowser's download history. Play it offline anytime with VLC, QuickTime, or any player—no account or subscription required.
How to Choose a Platform Based on Your Needs
There's no absolute best—what matters is where the creators you follow live:
- Want the most creators: OnlyFans—377M registered users, almost any type is out there.
- Want to preview before paying: MYM.fans—blurred previews cut the risk of a bad buy.
- Want to buy one video at a time: JustForFans—the video store needs no monthly subscription.
- Want tiers to control cost: Fansly—entry tier starts at $7, upgrade when you go deeper.
- Your creator blocks your region: LoyalFans is the one to watch—geoblocking is the creator's choice, so please respect it (how to confirm and react: see the LoyalFans geoblocking guide).
Following several platforms at once? Here's the advice: find each creator's "home"—the platform where they update most and post the most content—and subscribe there; only add the others when a creator posts exclusive content on both. Deep dives on the platforms: MYM.fans guide and JFF guide.
FAQ
Which of the five platforms is safest?
Safety depends on how the creator is verified, not the platform. Overall, MYM.fans and JustForFans enforce the strictest creator identity checks (biometrics); on OnlyFans, Fansly, and LoyalFans, safety relies more on individual creator verification and platform review.
Is a lower-cut platform a better deal for subscribers?
Not necessarily. A lower cut means the creator keeps more and posts more actively, but it can also mean a smaller platform with fewer creators. Weigh cut, scale, and content ecosystem together before deciding where to subscribe.
Does saving videos with VidBrowser notify creators?
No. VidBrowser saves videos to your local device and sends no save records to any platform or creator, and it doesn't affect your account.
