Everything You Need
All the tools to build your community
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Live Streaming
Ticketed live events
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On-Demand Video
Exclusive video content
♫
Music Streaming
Share your music library
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Backstage Posts
Behind the scenes content
NEW
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Subscriptions
Recurring revenue from your biggest fans
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Video Messages
Personal messages for your fans
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Fan Mail
Direct messaging with fans
NEW
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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
WALRUS100%
Fan subscriptions
Spotify$0.003-0.005/stream
Streams (need millions)
Patreon88-95%
Memberships (minus 5-12% fees)
Bandcamp80-85%
Direct sales, subscriptions
YouTube55%
Ad revenue (algorithm dependent)
SoundCloud55%
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
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
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 | |||||
Tools WALRUS Replaces
PlatformCategoryWALRUS Feature
LinktreeLaunchpad
PatreonSubscriptions
BandcampMusic
CameoVideo Messages
Vimeo OTTOn-Demand Videos
YouTubeExclusive Videos
EventbriteVIP & Meet and Greets
CommunityFan Mail
TwitchLive Streaming
ShopifyMerch Shop (Free, 10% cut)