Artists Keep 100%
No platform cuts on subscriptions. We don't take a percentage of what your fans pay.
Revenue Calculator
Your Earning Potential
Yearly Earnings
$80,961
500 subs
$25 ticket
200 sold
4 shows
$50 each
20/month
$100 ticket
25 people
6/year
$30 avg item
40 sales/mo
No monthly fees — just 10% cut. Shopify starts at $25/mo.
Everything You Need
All the tools to build your community
Live Streaming
Ticketed live events
On-Demand Video
Exclusive video content
Music Streaming
Share your music library
Backstage Posts
Behind the scenes content
Subscriptions
Recurring revenue from your biggest fans
Video Messages
Personal messages for your fans
Fan Mail
Direct messaging with fans
Merch Shop
Sell merch directly to your fans
Live Streaming
Ticketed live events
On-Demand Video
Exclusive video content
Music Streaming
Share your music library
Backstage Posts
Behind the scenes content
Subscriptions
Recurring revenue from your biggest fans
Video Messages
Personal messages for your fans
Fan Mail
Direct messaging with fans
Merch Shop
Sell merch directly to your fans
Stop chasing streams.
Start building superfans.
Artist Revenue Share
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) |
Feature Comparison
Content & Media
Fan Engagement
Commerce & Monetization
Discovery & Links
Artist Control
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 | |||||