The possibilities we have today to get closer to our favorite artists are numerous—especially compared to earlier periods when, to enjoy their works, we had to attend an event in person or buy some product that would let us listen to or watch their creations. The acceleration of digitization has made content far more accessible today and has also made it much easier for these people not only to promote themselves but also to monetize this content—something that can help their careers grow in incredible ways.

Adult content platforms are a clear example of this, since nowadays anyone can upload “erotic” or similar content and earn money from those posts. These earnings come from users who subscribe to the accounts, and although at first it didn’t seem very profitable, the numbers show that many people pay to see certain videos, photos, or other types of posts.

Without a doubt, one of the most important tools in this regard is Onlyfans, but many users have grown tired of it for various reasons, and the criticism it is receiving is hurting its image. That’s why many people are beginning to look for alternatives, and in recent times they haven’t stopped appearing. One of the platforms gaining the most popularity is AVN Stars, a truly impressive platform that differentiates itself from its competitors in several ways—most notably the number of options it offers for posting content.

Many users are wondering whether AVN Stars can really be a good alternative to the already established Onlyfans or ModelHub, and that’s why in this article we want to set out the features in detail so they can be evaluated calmly before making a decision—whether to publish as artists or to subscribe and view content. In addition, we’ll make a comparison between Onlyfans and AVN Stars, so it’s clear what differences and similarities they have.

What is AVN Stars?

We’re talking about a virtual platform that gives fans very easy access to the adult content their favorite artists upload. Adult content is generally associated with the erotic, but in this case many users simply upload artistic photos. The model is very simple: artists/models sign up for the platform and start uploading their productions, while “regular” users also subscribe to accounts and pay the artists to see what they upload.
Its main distinguishing feature is that the environment is very similar to social networks, making navigation highly intuitive and also allowing content to be uploaded through different formats. Unlike, for example, Onlyfans or ModelHub, where you can only upload one type of post, here there are different alternatives such as stories, live streams, premium subscriptions, or simply posting updates to the feed. “Regular” users, in turn, have a home page where all the content from the profiles they’ve subscribed to appears.

You can also have much more direct interaction with subscribers, which makes it much easier for artists to collect information (many even run surveys to find out what kind of content their subscribers prefer and to adopt new ideas).

The platform allows both male and female artists, and it’s worth noting that there’s also a transgender section for people with a different sexual identity—something not many platforms address.

Signing up is very simple: you’re asked for a series of details to fill out, and then the site performs a verification to confirm you’re eligible to participate. Once you’re accepted, your account is enabled and you need to proceed with other important configuration matters—such as setting the price of the content as you wish. For fans, everything is even simpler, since they just enter their details and subscribe to whichever artists they want.

What are the differences between Onlyfans and AVN Stars?

As we mentioned earlier in the article, the most famous platform for adult content is Onlyfans, which grew rapidly from its inception because there weren’t other similar services. However, new ones are emerging lately, and people are starting to compare them before making a decision. In this case, we’re going to compare them to see whether it’s better to use Onlyfans or AVN Stars, with the aim of considering the different variables that may influence us once we’re using them.

Payments:

To begin with, it’s worth noting that there are no differences between what AVN Stars pays and what Onlyfans offers, since both tools give the artist an 80% earnings share. However, there are some aspects in which they differ and which, depending on your perspective, can be seen as positive or negative. We’re referring to the fact that AVN has more flexibility in different variables, such as the minimum amount each artist has to charge per subscriber.

Specifically, Onlyfans sets the minimum subscription at USD 4.99 per month, while on AVN this minimum can go as low as USD 2 per person per month. Looking at it positively for the latter platform, this can allow more people to subscribe and therefore for earnings to be higher for the models. The downside is that having a lower minimum can mean smaller earnings, but in our view the first option mentioned applies here: this difference gives a slight advantage to AVN Stars in terms of payments. The maximum cap both companies have is USD 50 per month, so in that respect they are equal.

Payout frequency

Here we have another advantage for AVN, since the frequency with which artists can receive the money corresponding to subscriptions is shorter than on Onlyfans. That is, when a user subscribes and pays their monthly fee, models have to wait a set time for that money to clear (after the platform’s 20% commission has been deducted). On Onlyfans this period is 21 days, while on AVN it’s just 7 days. In other words, with the second option you can access your earnings much faster than with the first—and this is something that’s often highly valued.

Search function

This may seem like a minor point, but it’s actually very important because it gives us the chance to be discovered much more quickly and for our content to spread to gain more subscribers. We’re talking about having a search function to find artists, which AVN Stars provides—and, incredible as it may seem, Onlyfans does not. If I hear about an artist I’m interested in, I can’t find them on Onlyfans; I have to wait for that person to appear in my feed according to the platform’s algorithm. That’s why it’s very difficult for some models to become known, whereas on AVN the process is much simpler: if we’re recommended, the new user can find us quickly and subscribe to our channel.

Tips

This is another point where AVN gives users more flexibility. We’re talking about the option to tip artists (beyond the monthly subscription), which is increasingly common and gives them the chance to receive extra money that reflects end-user satisfaction.
On Onlyfans, the range that can be tipped per user is clearly delimited. The minimum is $3 while the maximum is $100. On Onlyfans the minimum is lower, at $2, which may make more people willing to pay it. In addition, there’s no maximum cap, which gives people the option to contribute more than $100—something that gives us even more chances of seeing returns.

Affiliate programs

Affiliate programs are a feature that can also earn users extra money, and both platforms include them in their repertoire. It’s the chance to recommend the platform to another user who then subscribes, thereby earning a percentage commission.

Although the percentage is the same on both platforms (5%), on Onlyfans these earnings are only counted during the first year that each referral works with the platform. On AVN Stars, by contrast, the 5% is paid up to the last month that person uses the tool. It’s also worth noting that the maximum cap on referral commission earnings on Onlyfans is $50,000, whereas on AVN there is no cap. For that reason, this is another point in favor of the second company mentioned.

Conclusion

Although most of the variables we analyzed make AVN Stars the clear winner in this comparison, it’s hard to say it’s the better platform, since both target different types of audiences. Onlyfans is geared toward established artists who can find their audience more easily, whereas AVN can be very useful for artists who are just starting out in the adult-content platform space. Therefore, if you’re in the latter group, we recommend starting with AVN and then evaluating the other options available on the market—which are many and continue to grow.