How Creators Get Paid on The Indie Tube
The Indie Tube is built to give independent filmmakers multiple ways to monetize their work. You control how your channel earns: ad revenue, rentals, purchases, and subscriptions — all tracked through your creator wallet. For ad-supported views, creators earn $0.05 for every ad clicked on their videos. For rentals, purchases, and channel subscriptions, creators keep 90% of revenue and The Indie Tube keeps 10%. .
Create a Creator AccountEarning Models
You can mix and match different models depending on the type of content and strategy for your channel.
Ad-Supported (AVOD)
Enable ads on your content and earn $0.05 for every ad clicked on your videos. The more your audience watches and engages with ads, the more you earn.
Best for: Free-to-watch films, series, and building large audiences.
Rentals & Purchases (TVOD)
Set a price for viewers to rent or buy individual titles. You keep 90% of each transaction; The Indie Tube keeps 10%.
Best for: Premium films, event releases, and special drops.
Channel Subscriptions (SVOD)
Offer monthly access to your entire channel or a collection of titles for a recurring subscription fee. You keep 90% of subscription revenue; The Indie Tube keeps 10%.
Best for: Series, catalogs, and creators with repeat viewers.
Creator Wallet & Payouts
All of your earnings are tracked in your creator wallet. You can monitor performance by title, channel, and earning type.
- Real-time tracking — see ad clicks, rentals, and subscriptions in your dashboard.
- Payout threshold — request a payout once your balance reaches the minimum (e.g. $50).
- Payout schedule — payouts are processed on a regular basis (e.g. monthly).
- Payout methods — supported methods may include PayPal, Stripe, or direct deposit, depending on your region.
Platform Share
The Indie Tube uses a simple, transparent model. For transactions (rentals, purchases, subscriptions), we keep a 10% platform fee and you keep 90%. For ad-supported content, creators are paid a fixed rate of $0.05 per ad click; the remaining ad revenue supports platform operations, marketing, and payouts.
| Model | Creator Earnings | Platform Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ad-Supported (AVOD) | $0.05 per ad click | Remaining ad revenue |
| Rentals & Purchases (TVOD) | 90% of each transaction | 10% of each transaction |
| Channel Subscriptions (SVOD) | 90% of subscription revenue | 10% of subscription revenue |
*Standard structure shown above. Any special programs or promotions will clearly display applicable terms in your creator dashboard.
Estimate Your Potential Earnings
Use the sliders below to explore what you could earn with different levels of views, ad engagement, rentals, and channel subscriptions. For ads, we assume a 3% ad click-through rate to estimate clicks. These are simplified estimates for illustration only.
These tools are for estimation only and do not guarantee future earnings. Actual results depend on audience size, ad engagement, pricing, geography, and other factors.
Rights & Control
- You retain your rights — uploading to The Indie Tube does not require exclusive rights unless specified in a separate agreement.
- Set your own pricing — for rentals, purchases, and subscriptions where applicable.
- Flexible strategies — run some titles ad-supported and others as premium.
- Analytics insight — see which titles are driving views, clicks, and revenue.
Key Questions
- Is there a fee to join? Creating a creator account is free. The platform earns 10% from TVOD/SVOD revenue, and uses remaining ad revenue after the $0.05 per-click creator payout to run and grow the service.
- Can I also be on other platforms? In most cases, yes. Unless you sign a separate exclusive deal, you can distribute your work elsewhere.
- When do I get paid? Payouts are processed on a regular schedule once you meet the minimum threshold.
- How do I get started? Sign up, create your channel, upload or import your titles, and enable your preferred earning options.