I joined all of these platforms, all have monetization and video uploads with streaming.
It took me some time to read and get which one is the best for creators, this is only a summary.
So, YouTube, Rumble, and Dailymotion are all video platforms , but their payment structures differ.
Same with channels/accounts - I can create multiple topic specific channels under one user name in Rumble, but I don't see anything similar for Dailymotion.
I will break down how much creators earn, how payments work, and what creators need to start monetizing.
đź’°Revenue share
I have fully monetized YouTube channel and I just started working on Rumble and Dailymotion.
YouTube splits ad revenue with creators through its Partner Program. Here’s the breakdown:
- Watch Page Ads (ads on your public videos or embedded elsewhere): You get 55% of net revenue after taxes and ad-serving costs.
- Shorts Feed Ads (ads in the Shorts Feed): You get 45% of revenue allocated to you from the Shorts Creator Pool, based on your viewership share.
- Fan Funding (channel memberships, Super Chat, Super Stickers, Super Thanks): You get 70% of net revenue.
For $1,000 in net ad revenue from Watch Page Ads, you earn $550. From Shorts, you earn $450. From $1,000 in Super Chat, you earn $700. YouTube also lets you earn through sponsorships and merchandise sales, but those aren’t part of the ad revenue split.
There also tips, called Superchats but that I do not include in advert monetization.
Rumble offers a better deal on ad revenue. The standard split is 60/40—you get 60%, Rumble keeps 40%. Top creators in the Creator Partnership Program (introduced in 2025) can get 90% of ad revenue.
Rumble also lets you earn through licensing:
- Exclusive: Rumble manages all rights, giving you the highest share (likely 90% for top creators).
- Non-Exclusive: Rumble manages rights except on YouTube (likely 60/40 split).
- Rumble Only: Content is monetized only on Rumble (60/40 split).
- Personal Use: No monetization, so no revenue.
For $1,000 in ad revenue, you earn $600 (standard) or $900 (top creators). Licensing deals can add more, depending on media outlet agreements.
Dailymotion’s Partner Program pays the least. For your content:
- On Dailymotion or Third-Party Properties: You get 5% of ad revenue after technical and operating costs (hosting, ad sales fees).
- On your own properties: You get 10%.
For Third-Party Videos on your properties via Dailymotion’s Video Player, you get 5%.
For $1,000 in ad revenue on Dailymotion Properties, you earn $50. On your properties, you earn $100. For Third-Party Videos, you earn $50. Dailymotion doesn’t offer fan funding or licensing like YouTube or Rumble.
🔥 Rumble wins with 60% (standard) or 90% (top creators) compared to YouTube’s 55% (Watch Page), 45% (Shorts), or 70% (fan funding). Dailymotion’s 5–10% is the lowest. For every $1,000 in ad revenue, Rumble pays $600–$900, YouTube pays $450–$700, and Dailymotion pays $50–$100.
đź’°Payment
YouTube pays monthly through AdSense. Earnings are finalized between the 7th and 12th of the next month, and payments are made between the 21st and 26th. June earnings are paid by late July, so about 1 month later.
The minimum threshold is $70. If you don’t hit $70, earnings roll over. Payments are via bank transfer or other AdSense methods. You bear banking fees (1–2% for transfers). YouTube withholds U.S. taxes (up to 30%) on earnings from U.S. viewers if you don’t submit tax info.
Rumble pays via PayPal, bank transfer, or wire transfer. The minimum threshold is $50—lower than YouTube’s $70. Payment timelines aren’t specified in the data, but platforms like Rumble typically pay within 30–60 days of the earning month (June earnings paid by July/August). You bear transaction fees (PayPal fees are 2–4%), and taxes may be withheld based on your location.
Dailymotion’s payment process is slower. Final statements are available within 60 days after the month ends. Invoices are generated within 15 days of the statement, and payments are made 30 days later. June earnings are paid by mid-September—2.5 months later.
The minimum threshold is $100. If you don’t hit $100, earnings roll over. Payments are via Third-Party Vendor Payment Systems (TVPs) like PayPal or Payoneer. You bear TVP fees (2–4%), banking fees, and currency conversion costs. Dailymotion deducts taxes or levies, and you must provide a tax certificate to reduce withholding.
🔥YouTube pays faster (1 month vs. Rumble’s 1–2 months and Dailymotion’s 2.5 months). Rumble’s $50 threshold is the lowest, making it easier for small creators to get paid compared to YouTube’s $70 and Dailymotion’s $100. YouTube wins for speed, but Rumble is better for smaller creators due to the lower threshold.
đź’°Audience reach has a big impact on total earnings
YouTube has billions of monthly active users. Its massive audience means more views and higher ad revenue potential. With 55% or 45% revenue share, 1 million views can generate significant earnings due to YouTube’s scale and ad rates.
Rumble has 60 million monthly active users. That’s much smaller than YouTube’s billions. Even with a 60% or 90% revenue share, fewer viewers mean less total ad revenue. Licensing deals can boost earnings, but they depend on media outlet interest, not views.
Dailymotion has millions of monthly users—more than Rumble but far less than YouTube. Its 5–10% revenue share combined with a smaller audience makes total earnings lower. You need 1,000 views on your profile to unlock monetization.
🔥 YouTube wins. Its billions of users give you the best chance to maximize views and ad revenue, even with a lower revenue share. Rumble and Dailymotion can’t compete on audience size.
đź’°Eligibility - rules for monetization and how soon you can start earning
YouTube Partner Program requires 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours in the past 12 months. This can take time for new creators to achieve, delaying monetization.
You get Superchat tips with 500 subscribers and 3000 watch hours.
Rumble has no strict eligibility criteria. Sign up, upload content, and select a licensing option to start earning. It’s easier for beginners to monetize compared to YouTube.
Dailymotion has no eligibility criteria for joining the Partner Program. You need 1,000 views on your profile to unlock monetization, which is easier than YouTube’s requirements but takes more effort than Rumble.
🔥 Rumble wins. No subscriber or watch hour requirements make it the easiest to start monetizing. Dailymotion’s 1,000-view threshold is manageable, while YouTube’s criteria are the strictest.
đź’° Additional monetization options
YouTube offers fan funding: channel memberships, Super Chat, Super Stickers, and Super Thanks, where you earn 70% of net revenue. You can also sell merchandise and secure sponsorships, diversifying your income beyond ads.
Rumble’s licensing model lets you earn by licensing content to media outlets, independent of views. Rumble Premium (a subscription model) exists, but creator revenue shares aren’t specified. Licensing can be lucrative but isn’t guaranteed.
Dailymotion doesn’t offer fan funding, subscriptions, or licensing within the Partner Program. You’re limited to ad revenue, which is low at 5–10%.
YouTube wins. Fan funding, merchandise, and sponsorships provide multiple income streams. Rumble’s licensing is unique but unpredictable. Dailymotion offers nothing beyond ads.
Which platform pays best?
Earnings Breakdown (EXAMPLE: Per $1,000 in Ad Revenue):
- YouTube: $550 (Watch Page), $450 (Shorts), $700 (fan funding).
- Rumble: $600 (standard), $900 (top creators).
- Dailymotion: $50 (Dailymotion/Third-Party Properties), $100 (your properties).
And winner is:
Rumble pays the most per dollar of ad revenue (60% or 90% vs. YouTube’s 55%/45% and Dailymotion’s 5–10%). However, YouTube’s massive audience and additional monetization options (fan funding, merch) make it the best for total earnings potential. Dailymotion lags with the lowest revenue share and limited options.
So, what can you do with this????
- Choose Rumble if you’re a new creator wanting higher ad revenue shares and easier entry.
- Choose YouTube if you can build a large audience and want diverse income streams.
- Avoid Dailymotion unless you’re experimenting—it pays the least and offers little else.
Personally I didn't expect that Dailymotion would be this low in revenue share. Superficially it looks pretty good.
If you have experience with these platforms drop me a comment.
My plan: Upload videos on Rumble, and see how it goes.
Links from a blog post:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MidnightBardTarot
Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/midnightbard
Dailymotion: https://www.dailymotion.com/midnightbard
You can find all these links in my GitHub account which is linked in my profile here and on other websites.