Chaturbate is one of the most popular adult webcam sites globally, with more than 117 million monthly visits, according to statistics. It is also the fifth most visited adult website in the world, which means there’s plenty of earning potential here if you know how to make your shows engaging.
While the competition can be rough at first, Chaturbate offers plenty of opportunities for performers to make money, being the primary medium the webcam shows. However, you can also sell content and create fan clubs, among many other things you can do to generate revenue and make more money. We’ll explore all the different ways you earn income on Chaturbate.
The cost of tokens on Chaturbate
Before we start, you should be familiar with the currency that Chaturbate uses, which is the token. Tokens have different values for viewers and models.
For instance, each token is worth $0.05 to performers, meaning you’ll need 1,000 tokens to cash out $50.00 USD.
In addition, please keep in mind that Chaturbate takes about 50% of what you make on the platform. This number is unofficial and is based on our calculations, as the site doesn’t disclose this information. This percentage is already included in the price given above, which is why tokens have such low pricing. Don’t let it discourage you, though. You’ll likely accumulate many tokens before you request your first payout, especially since the minimum is 50.00 USD.
If you consider the cost of tokens, you’ll have a better idea of how much you can make on the site. Next, we’ll explain the different ways to make money on this platform.
Making Money on Chaturbate as a Performer
As mentioned, there are different ways to make money on Chaturbate besides holding cam shows. While it will be your primary source of income throughout your career, the site offers several other tools to generate revenue and make a living out of being an adult entertainer.
Shows
Shows are the primary way to make money on this platform. Most models choose to go public because it is the easiest way to gather an audience, and many customers are generous. However, you can also perform in private shows exclusively and only go public to get to know potential customers.
Private shows have a rate that the performer decides. The client is charged by the minute, and you can earn even more money if you allow spies. People who spy are also charged by the minute, but they aren’t able to interact with you or the other person. You can also choose the rate for your spy shows.
Other shoes available are hidden shows or password shows. Hidden shows are only accessible to those who have purchased a ticket, while password shows need a password for the viewers to enter the room. Hidden ticket shows have a fixed price, while password shows have a goal and work almost exactly as public shows, with the main difference being that only a selected number of users will be able to enter the room.
This way, Chaturbate grants performers total freedom regarding the price of their performances. You have total freedom when deciding how you want to perform or what you’re willing to do in front of the camera. After all, it’s your show. Some clients may have very strong monetary incentives for you to perform certain things, though!
Sell Photos and Videos
Another good option you have is to sell photos and videos. You can upload unlimited photos and videos you produce for people to watch after they’ve paid for them. It’s common for models to make some of their content available for free, but it’s your choice.
As with shows, you’re also free to set the rate for the media you upload to Chaturbate. All of it will be in tokens, which is why it is important to price accordingly.
In addition to photos and videos, Chaturbate allows you to charge people to access your social media. For instance, they can pay about 100 tokens to get access to your Telegram or WhatsApp for six months, and so on. Most models have this feature enabled, and it becomes especially popular for people who want to make special offers.
Fan clubs
Fan clubs are another good option for making money on the site, and the rate is up to you, too. Any subscriber to your fan club will have free access to your photos and videos and will receive a special color in your chatroom.
Hourly contest
Chaturbate also has an hourly contest, which grants the most viewed room about 10.00 USD. The second place gets 5.00 USD, and 48 winners are chosen throughout the day.
Getting paid on Chaturbate
Now that you know how to make money on Chaturbate, it’s time to know how to get paid on the platform. Before we start, certain websites report that the average model makes around 60.00 USD per hour, but that’s not necessarily true. Remember that this is a freemium site; your income will depend on your shows’ traffic. Hence, you may earn good money one month, while you may end up short the next.
It would be best to always look for ways to keep your shows engaging and your audience interested in what you offer. This way, you can ensure that people will continue looking forward to your shows, and you might be able to increase your rates throughout the time to continue generating more revenue.
That said, once you’ve accumulated the minimum payout of $50, the next step would be to request your money. You can do so using the following methods:
- E-wallets like Paxum, COSMO Payment, ePayService, and Skrill
- Wire transfers
- Direct deposits if you’re based in the USA
- Check (sent via email)
- Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin)
We highly advise you to be familiar with the processing fees and to choose the option that charges less. This way, you can ensure you’ll be able to take as much advantage as possible of your money without losing that much in extra charges.
In addition, keep in mind that Chaturbate pays in two pay periods. The first period starts on the first day of the month and ends on the 15th, while the second period starts on the 16th. You’ll receive the earnings you’ve made in that specific period.
Final Thoughts
Chaturbate is an excellent platform with tons of growth opportunities. While many lurkers are looking for fun without paying, it is also possible to make good money as the site has many paying clients. As a new performer, getting a following and becoming relatively popular may take a while, but it’s not impossible. All it takes is effort and luck to become a popular webcam performer. Chaturbate grants you different tools to become a successful webcam performer. It’s up to you to choose how to use them!