FOR ARTISTS, PODCASTERS & THEIR BIGGEST FANS
You don't need a million streams. You need your people.
Built For Artists
Give your fans something no algorithm can replicate — direct access to you, your creative process, and exclusive content they can't get anywhere else.
Patreon wasn't made for this
sh*t
Live performances, music videos, documentaries, tutorials. Your visual content lives here too, adding value to subscriptions and deepening fan relationships.
MEET & GREETS. Turn digital fans into real connections. Virtual or in-person exclusive sessions for your subscribers. Actually meet the people funding your career.
LIVE STREAMING
Turn your live shows into unforgettable digital experiences. Sell tickets directly to fans and stream performances in real time — all on Walrus.fm
Text your fans directly. Send updates, announcements, and exclusive content straight to their phones. No algorithms, no feeds — just you and your biggest supporters, one message away.
Share moments like you own them. Quick posts, videos, updates — all the content that keeps fans connected between releases.
Everything You Need
Ticketed live events
Exclusive video content
Share your music library
Behind the scenes content
Recurring revenue from your biggest fans
Personal messages for your fans
Direct messaging with fans
Sell merch directly to your fans
Ticketed live events
Exclusive video content
Share your music library
Behind the scenes content
Recurring revenue from your biggest fans
Personal messages for your fans
Direct messaging with fans
Sell merch directly to your fans
Connect With Your Fans
Get personalized video messages from your favorite artists. Subscribe to unlock exclusive access to request custom videos for any occasion.
Stop chasing streams.
Start building superfans.
Fan subscriptions
Streams (need millions)
Memberships (minus 5-12% fees)
Direct sales, subscriptions
Ad revenue (algorithm dependent)
Monetized plays (if eligible)
| Platform | Artist Gets | How Artists Earn |
|---|---|---|
| WALRUS | 100% | Fan subscriptions |
| Spotify | $0.003-0.005/stream | Streams (need millions) |
| Patreon | 88-95% | Memberships (minus 5-12% fees) |
| Bandcamp | 80-85% | Direct sales, subscriptions |
| YouTube | 55% | Ad revenue (algorithm dependent) |
| SoundCloud | 55% | Monetized plays (if eligible) |
WALRUS includes all features. Competitors vary.
| Feature | WALRUS | Spotify | Patreon | Bandcamp | YouTube |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content & Media | |||||
| Exclusive Video Content (VOD) | |||||
| Live Streaming | |||||
| Ticketed Virtual Events | |||||
| Audio Streaming | |||||
| Backstage Posts (Reels-style) | |||||
| Upload Demos & WIP Audio | |||||
| Fan Engagement | |||||
| Fan Subscriptions | |||||
| Direct Artist-Fan Messaging | |||||
| SMS Messaging to Fans | |||||
| Personalized Video Messages | |||||
| Commerce & Monetization | |||||
| Built-in Merch Shop (No monthly fees) | |||||
| Ticketed Experiences | |||||
| Meet & Greet Add-ons | |||||
| VIP Ticket Packages | |||||
| Discovery & Links | |||||
| Bio Link Page (Launchpad) | |||||
| Tour Date Display | |||||
| Social Links Aggregation | |||||
| Algorithm-Free Discovery | |||||
| Artist Control | |||||
| Own Your Fan Data | |||||
| Set Your Own Video Message Prices | |||||
| Set Your Own Ticket Prices | |||||
| Set Your Own Virtual Event Prices | |||||
| VIP Meet & Greet Ticketing | |||||
| Ticketed Live Streaming | |||||
| No Algorithmic Gatekeeping | |||||
| Export Subscriber List | |||||
