Comparison
Should you become a MYM creator or open an OnlyFans account? Both platforms sell subscriptions and exclusive content, but they’re not alike in every respect. Here’s what they have in common and what sets them apart, based on the terms each one publishes.
Transparency: our buttons to MYM are affiliate links. This comparison sticks to the official terms of both sites, as we read them in October 2026.
At a glance
| Criterion | MYM | OnlyFans |
|---|---|---|
| Company | AIR MEDIAS, a French company based in Paris | Fenix International Limited, registered in England and Wales, based in London |
| Governing law | French law | English law (consumers keep the mandatory rules of their own country) |
| Commission | 20% according to MYM: the creator keeps 80% | 20% of every fan payment |
| Lower commission | Yes, with Superstar status | Nothing of the kind in its terms of use |
| Currency | Prices shown in the applicable currency | Payments and earnings in US dollars |
| Paid formats | Subscriptions, Media On Demand, push media, private media, live streams, tips | Subscriptions, pay-per-view content, direct messages, tips |
| Verification | ID document and selfie before you can post | Sign-up from age 18, with age or identity checks on request |
| Referrals | Ambassador programme: 10% of the revenue of the creators you sign up, according to MYM | Referral Program, rate not published in its terms of use |
| Support | Seven days a week, human reply within 24 hours according to MYM | Contact by email |
Both platforms keep 20% of each sale. Only MYM offers a lower commission, for its Superstars.
MYM is French and its terms are governed by French law. OnlyFans is English and applies English law.
OnlyFans works in US dollars, so your bank may charge you currency conversion fees.
Both platforms are for over-18s only and work on the same principle: a fan subscribes to a creator to unlock their content, and can buy extra content on top of the subscription or send tips. On both, the creator sets the price of their own subscription, and the platform keeps 20% of every payment.
The framework. MYM is run from Paris by AIR MEDIAS, and its terms are governed by French law. They’re also written in French only, even though its website for creators is available in English. OnlyFans is operated by Fenix International Limited, in London, under English law.
The money. On OnlyFans, everything is paid and paid out in US dollars, and you can only withdraw once your balance reaches a minimum payout amount, which its terms don’t specify. MYM, for its part, says you can cash out your earnings faster than ever, and offers a lower commission to creators who reach Superstar status.
The formats. MYM names and sets rules for several ways of selling content individually: the Media On Demand library, push media offered in your messages and private media requested by a fan. How they work is explained in our guide to making money on MYM.
Getting the green light to post. On MYM, your age is checked with your ID document and a selfie, and you can only post once your account is certified. OnlyFans’ terms require you to be 18 or over and allow for extra age or identity checks at any time.
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. If your community is in France or elsewhere in Europe, and you like the idea of a French platform with support seven days a week, MYM makes sense. If your audience is mainly in English-speaking countries, and working in dollars under English law suits you, OnlyFans has its arguments. Whichever you pick, read the platform’s terms before you sign up, even if that means running MYM’s through a translation tool.
Both platforms also run a referral scheme. MYM’s is covered on our page about becoming a MYM ambassador. To get to know MYM in detail, start with our MYM creator guide, then follow the step-by-step guide to creating your creator account.
Common questions
Both keep 20% of each sale. Only MYM offers a lower commission, for creators who reach Superstar status.
No. According to its terms of use, fan payments and creator earnings are in US dollars. Your bank may charge currency conversion fees.
Yes. It’s run by AIR MEDIAS, a company based in Paris, and its terms are governed by French law.
Yes. On MYM, a creator’s age is checked before they can post anything. OnlyFans requires you to be at least 18 to sign up.
Next step
Signing up is free, and you set your own prices.
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