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Setting agency pricing and splits.
Price your agency to the depth of service you actually deliver. Full management commonly runs 30 to 50 percent of net after the platform cut, chat only takes less, and marketing often uses a retainer or share. Set a rate you can defend line by line, and your retention and reputation will follow.
Price to value, not to greed
The split a creator will accept and keep accepting is the one they can see they are getting value for. Overreach and you win the signature but lose the relationship to churn, refunds, and reputation damage that follows you. The durable model is a rate matched to the work, reviewed as the work grows. For the operator stack behind the service, see building an agency management stack, and for the creator side of the same conversation, questions to ask before you sign.
Pricing models by service depth
Commonly observed ranges, not a rule. Your costs, market, and results should set your number. The platform cut applies first, so anchor splits to net after it.
| Service depth | Common model | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Full management | Revenue share of net | About 30 to 50 percent of net |
| Chat and messaging | Share of chat revenue or per seat | A smaller share than full management |
| Marketing and growth | Retainer, share, or per campaign | Media spend itemized separately |
| Recruitment and scouting | Finder fee or time limited share | No upfront fee charged to the creator |
On OnlyFans the platform keeps 20 percent of gross first. A demand of 60 percent or more of net reads as a red flag to informed creators.
A framework for setting your rate
- 1Cost your delivery. Know your fully loaded cost to serve one creator, including chatter hours, tools, and management time.
- 2Define the scope precisely. List exactly what the split buys, so the rate maps to deliverables, not vibes.
- 3Anchor to net. Quote the split on net after the platform cut, and say so plainly, so no one feels misled later.
- 4Tier by depth, not by desperation. Offer a lighter tier rather than discounting a full one, so price still signals value.
- 5Make the exit clean. A fair notice period and no post term clawback let you charge confidently and keep referrals flowing.
- 6Review on a cadence. Revisit the rate as scope or results change, in the open, rather than quietly creeping deductions.
Pricing mistakes that cost you later
Hidden costs, gross versus net confusion, and post term clawbacks all read as predatory and travel fast in a small market. Charging more than you deliver invites disputes and chargebacks, while an unclear statement erodes trust even when your numbers are honest. Build the rate you can explain on one page. For how those statements should look, see how to read an agency performance report, and to structure across markets, structuring an agency for multiple markets.
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Frequently asked questions
What split should a new agency charge?
Price to the depth of service you deliver. Full management commonly runs 30 to 50 percent of net after the platform cut, while chat only and marketing typically take less or use a retainer. Set a number you can justify line by line, and quote it on net so no one feels misled.
Should splits be on gross or net?
Anchor to net after the platform cut, and state it plainly. On OnlyFans the platform keeps 20 percent of gross first. Quoting on net keeps the relationship honest and avoids the disputes that follow when a creator later learns the base was different from what they assumed.
Is charging an upfront fee a good idea?
For management, no. Informed creators read an entry fee to representation as a warning sign. Earn from the split you deliver value against. Fees for a specific, defined service can be legitimate, but a pay to be signed model damages trust and your reputation in a small market.
How do I raise prices without losing creators?
Tie any increase to added scope or proven results, give notice, and explain it in the open. Creators accept a fair rate they can see value for. Quiet deduction creep does the opposite and pushes people to leave, so review pricing transparently on a set cadence.
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List your agencyLast updated April 24, 2026