Firstory offers robust tools for creators to receive "One-time Sponsorships" or "Recurring Subscriptions." This guide explains the fee structure associated with these transactions, which consists of the Platform Service Fee and Payment Processing Fee.
Platform Service Fee (Effective July 23, 2025)
This fee covers the maintenance and technical support of the monetization system. The rate depends on your current Hosting Plan:
Plan Tier | One-time Sponsorship | Recurring Subscription |
Legacy / Free / Lite | 12% | 12% |
Pro / Studio | 10% | 10% |
Enterprise | 10% | 10% |
Payment Processing Fee
In addition to the platform fee, a 3% payment processing fee is charged by third-party payment gateways for handling credit card transactions.
Calculation Example:
Your Net Earnings =Total Sponsorship Amount - (Platform Fee + 3% Processing Fee)