Alua

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Alua is a subscription platform that launched in 2020 as another OnlyFans alternative in the adult content space. The platform takes a 20% commission and offers the standard set of features you'd expect from a modern subscription platform, including subscriptions, pay-per-view content, live streaming, and messaging. Alua has grown quickly by focusing on better analytics and creator support compared to some of its competitors. For monetization, Alua covers the basics plus some extras. You can set up monthly subscriptions with multiple tier options, send pay-per-view content through posts and messages, run live streams with tipping, offer video and voice calls that bill per minute, take custom content requests, and sell content bundles at discounted rates. The platform also lets you sell physical merchandise directly through your profile if you want to branch out beyond digital content. The messaging system includes scheduling features and automated messages for new subscribers, which helps with managing communication when you have a lot of fans. Content protection includes automatic watermarking with subscriber information embedded in the files, DRM technology to block screen recording and downloads, DMCA monitoring that scans for leaked content and issues takedowns, and geoblocking for up to 10 countries plus specific locations down to the zip code level. The vault feature organizes your content into collections that subscribers can browse through, which is useful if you have a large back catalog. Alua pays out bi-weekly on the 1st and 15th with a $50 minimum. Payment options include direct deposit, Paxum, wire transfer, and various international methods. The platform supports over 20 currencies with automatic conversion. They provide tax documentation when needed. The approval process takes about 12 to 24 hours after you submit your ID verification. Alua has an onboarding team that helps new creators get set up and figure out their pricing strategy, which is more hands-on than most platforms. There's an active creator community with forums and regular webinars where creators share what's working for them. The platform maintains clear content policies and doesn't arbitrarily ban adult content as long as it complies with legal requirements and payment processor terms.