How the math actually works
Footly's structure is a trade-off between monthly cost and per-sale fee. The right tier depends on your monthly volume. Here's the breakdown for a creator earning $1,000/month in gross sales:
| Tier | Monthly Cost | Platform Fee | Net on $1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising | $3.99 | 15% ($150) | $846.01 |
| Spotlight | $6.99 | 10% ($100) | $893.01 |
| Icon | $9.99 | 5% ($50) | $940.01 |
At $1,000/month, Icon's 5% fee saves you $94 vs Rising — far more than the $6 monthly cost difference. As volume grows, Icon outperforms further. At lower volumes, Rising's lower monthly cost can edge ahead briefly, but the cost gap closes fast.
What the fee covers
The platform fee applies uniformly to all creator revenue:
- Creator-to-fan subscription revenue
- Pay-per-view post unlocks
- Tips
- Pay-per-view message unlocks
- Custom request payments
There are no separate per-transaction processing fees on top. CCBill's buyer-side processing costs are absorbed by Footly, not deducted from your share.
Footly vs FeetFinder: side-by-side
| Platform | Subscription | Commission | Net on $1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Footly Icon | $9.99/mo | 5% | $940.01 |
| FeetFinder Basic | $4.99/mo | 20% (flat) | $795.01 |
| FeetFinder Premium | $14.99/mo | 20% (flat) | $785.01 |
The structural difference is Footly's fee scales down as you upgrade tiers; FeetFinder's commission is a flat 20% regardless of which subscription you pay for.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Footly charge?
Tiered: Rising 15% ($3.99/mo), Spotlight 10% ($6.99/mo), Icon 5% ($9.99/mo). The fee applies to all revenue types.
What's the highest commission rate?
15% on Rising, the lowest tier. There is no flat 20% rate.
How do creators reach the 95% earnings tier?
Subscribe to the Icon plan ($9.99/mo or $59.99/yr). The plan upgrade is self-service in creator settings.
Does Footly have a monthly fee?
Yes — creator plans start at $3.99/mo (Rising). Yearly billing ($24.99 / $39.99 / $59.99) offers additional savings.
How does Footly compare to FeetFinder on fees?
FeetFinder takes a flat 20% commission plus a monthly subscription. Footly's Icon tier nets $940.01 on $1,000 in sales vs $785–$795 on FeetFinder.