First, OnlyFans takes 20%
Before any agency gets paid, OnlyFans keeps 20% of everything fans spend: subscriptions, tips, PPV and paid messages. You get the other 80%. So if fans spend $10,000 in a month, $8,000 reaches you.
What OnlyFans agencies usually charge
Agency fees vary a lot, but most land in these rough ranges depending on how much the agency does for you:
| Type of agency | What they do | Typical cut |
|---|---|---|
| Chatting only | Run your DMs and PPV sales | 20% to 30% |
| Management | Chatting plus strategy and daily account work | 30% to 45% |
| Full-service | Marketing, chatting and management | 40% to 50%+ |
Some agencies charge 60% or more, usually when they also pay for shoots or ads. A higher cut isn't automatically bad. The real question is whether you take-home more money than you would on your own.
Gross vs net: the detail most creators miss
Two agencies can both say 40% and leave you with very different paychecks. It depends on what the 40% is taken from.
- Gross means the agency takes its cut from the total fans spent, before OnlyFans takes its 20%.
- Net means the agency takes its cut from what's left after OnlyFans' 20%.
Here's what that looks like on $10,000 of fan spending with a 40% agency fee:
| 40% of gross | 40% of net | |
|---|---|---|
| Fans spend | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| OnlyFans keeps 20% | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Agency takes 40% | $4,000 | $3,200 |
| You keep | $4,000 | $4,800 |
Same percentage, an $800 difference every month. Always ask which one the contract uses.
The 3 ways agencies get paid
- Revenue share: a percentage of what you earn. This is the most common model, and it means the agency only does well when you do.
- Flat monthly fee: a fixed price no matter what you make. It can work out cheaper at high earnings, but you still pay in a slow month.
- Hybrid: a smaller monthly fee plus a percentage, sometimes only on earnings above a set amount.
Red flags in agency fees
- Upfront signing or onboarding fees before any work starts
- Guaranteed earnings, since nobody can promise what fans will spend
- No written contract, or a fee that's only explained over text
- The agency can raise its cut whenever it wants
- Long lock-in periods or fees to leave
- A cut of money you bring in yourself, like custom deals you set up
So is the cut worth it?
An agency is worth it when you end up with more money and less work. Say you take-home $2,000 a month on your own, and an agency grows your page until you take-home $6,000 after every fee. The cut paid for itself three times over. If an agency takes half and your earnings barely move, it isn't worth it.
Want a rough idea of what your page could make? Try our OnlyFans earnings calculator, or read are OnlyFans agencies worth it for the full pros and cons.
How Straton handles fees
- Your fee is agreed in writing before you sign
- Everything is covered in a contract
- Real human chatters 24/7, never bots
- Nothing posts without your approval
Quick answers
What percentage does OnlyFans take?
OnlyFans keeps 20% of everything fans spend on your page, including subscriptions, tips, PPV and paid messages. You keep 80%.
What is a fair OnlyFans agency fee?
Most creators see agency fees between 30% and 50%. A fair fee depends on what the agency does for you and whether it's taken from your gross or your net earnings. The best test is whether your take-home pay goes up after the fee.
Do OnlyFans agencies charge upfront?
Many agencies are paid only through a share of your earnings. Be careful with any agency that asks for a large upfront fee before doing any work.
Is the agency fee taken before or after OnlyFans' 20%?
It depends on the agency. Some take their cut from your gross earnings before OnlyFans' 20%, others from your net earnings after it. Ask before you sign, because it changes what you keep.