Subscriptions, content feeds, tipping, and Stripe Connect payouts — Patreon/OnlyFans-style MVP in 4–6 weeks.
Timeline
4–8 weeks
Starting from
$5,800
Full platform
up to $45,000
Next.js
Web platform
View stack guide →
React Native + Expo
Mobile app (optional)
Stripe Connect
Creator payouts
Mux / Cloudflare Stream
Video hosting
Platforms fail without creators. Launch with 5–10 seeded creators before public launch — recruit from existing audiences.
User-generated content requires reporting, blocking, and admin review from day one. AI moderation in v2.
Stripe Connect handles KYC for creators. Budget 1 week for Connect onboarding flow and payout dashboard.
Rough estimates per feature. Our fixed-price MVP bundles all of these — see the full Creator Platform cost guide.
| Feature | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Creator profiles + onboarding | $600 – $2,500 |
| Subscription billing | $600 – $3,000 |
| Content feed + media | $800 – $4,000 |
| Stripe Connect payouts | $800 – $3,500 |
| Paywalled content | $500 – $2,500 |
| Moderation tools | $400 – $2,000 |
| Total estimate | $3,700 – $17,500 |
We ship production-ready creator platform MVPs in 4–8 weeks at a fixed price. No hourly billing, no scope creep surprises.
Basic subscription platform MVP: $5,800–$12,000. Full platform with video, mobile app, and Connect payouts: $15K–$45K.
Patreon takes 5–12% forever. Own platform makes sense at $10K+ MRR or when you need features Patreon doesn't support.
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