Artists Keep 100%
Made by artists, not by tech bros. No platform cuts on subscriptions.
Revenue Calculator
Your Earning Potential
Yearly Earnings
$79,521
500 subs
$25 ticket
200 sold
4 shows
$50 each
20/month
$100 ticket
25 people
6/year
$30 avg item
40 sales/mo
No monthly fees — just 20% cut. Shopify starts at $25/mo.
Zero Platform Fees
Every Tool Is Free for Artists
Mailing List
NEWEmail campaigns to your fans
Replaces Mailchimp ($50+/mo)
Drops
Presave pages, release links, and smart landing pages
Replaces Linktree ($15/mo) + Linkfire ($27/mo)
Merch Shop
Sell merch directly to fans
Replaces Shopify ($25+/mo)
Synced Lyrics
Real-time lyrics on every track
Replaces Musixmatch ($3.99+/mo)
Live Streaming
Ticketed shows with backstage chat
Replaces Twitch / Vimeo OTT ($7+/mo)
Direct Messages
Private in-app messaging with your fans
Replaces Community ($99/mo)
No monthly fees. No platform costs. Just create.
Everything, included
Every tool your release needs
Live Streaming
Ticketed live events
Stop chasing streams.
Start building superfans.
Artist Revenue Share
Fan subscriptions
Streams (need millions)
Memberships (minus 5-12% fees)
Direct sales, subscriptions
Ad revenue (algorithm dependent)
Monetized plays (if eligible)
| Platform | Artist Gets | How Artists Earn |
|---|---|---|
| WALRUS | 100% | Fan subscriptions |
| Spotify | $0.003-0.005/stream | Streams (need millions) |
| Patreon | 88-95% | Memberships (minus 5-12% fees) |
| Bandcamp | 80-85% | Direct sales, subscriptions |
| YouTube | 55% | Ad revenue (algorithm dependent) |
| SoundCloud | 55% | Monetized plays (if eligible) |
Feature Comparison
Content & Media
Fan Engagement
Commerce & Monetization
Discovery & Links
Artist Control
WALRUS includes all features. Competitors vary.
| Feature | WALRUS | Spotify | Patreon | Bandcamp | YouTube |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content & Media | |||||
| Exclusive Video Content (VOD) | |||||
| Live Streaming | |||||
| Ticketed Virtual Events | |||||
| Audio Streaming | |||||
| Backstage Posts (Reels-style) | |||||
| Upload Demos & WIP Audio | |||||
| Synced Lyrics (Real-time) | |||||
| Fan Engagement | |||||
| Fan Subscriptions | |||||
| Built-in Email Marketing | |||||
| Direct Artist-Fan Messaging | |||||
| Private In-App DMs | |||||
| Encore (personalized video performances) | |||||
| Commerce & Monetization | |||||
| Built-in Merch Shop (No monthly fees) | |||||
| Ticketed Experiences | |||||
| Meet & Greet Add-ons | |||||
| VIP Ticket Packages | |||||
| Discovery & Links | |||||
| Drops (Bio Links + Presaves) | |||||
| Tour Date Display | |||||
| Social Links Aggregation | |||||
| Algorithm-Free Discovery | |||||
| Artist Control | |||||
| Own Your Fan Data | |||||
| Set Your Own Encore Prices | |||||
| Set Your Own Ticket Prices | |||||
| Set Your Own Virtual Event Prices | |||||
| VIP Meet & Greet Ticketing | |||||
| Ticketed Live Streaming | |||||
| No Algorithmic Gatekeeping | |||||
| Export Subscriber List | |||||
Tools WALRUS Replaces
Every tool on WALRUS is free for artists. No monthly fees. No platform costs.