Every way to get paid for going live
Whatever you create, from gameplay and music to classes, coaching, sermons, and sold-out events, there is a way to charge for it and keep 90%. Browse use cases and platform comparisons below.
Creators & Monetization
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The paid live streaming app built for creators
Host ticketed live streams from your phone or browser. Collect payment before anyone joins, keep 90% of every sale, and cash out in Naira, USDT, or USDC.
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Make money live streaming with ticket sales
Stop relying on unpredictable tips and ad splits. Sell tickets before you go live and keep 90% of revenue on motion by use.live.
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Pay-per-view live streaming made simple
Sell access to concerts, launches, premieres, and exclusive broadcasts with a true paywall, no separate ticketing vendor required.
Learn moreSell tickets to live online events
Create an event, set a price, share the link, and go live to paying attendees, all from one app.
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Monetize live video calls in minutes
Turn expertise into revenue with paid calls that start only after payment clears, no more chasing invoices after the session.
Learn moreRun paid live shopping events that convert
Host exclusive product drops and VIP shopping sessions where your most engaged buyers pay to get in first.
Learn moreHost paid AMA and live Q&A sessions
Charge for access to your expertise. Run ticketed Ask-Me-Anything sessions where superfans and learners get direct answers, live.
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Sell tickets to gaming live streams
Monetize subscriber-only gameplay, exclusive events, and community nights with a real paywall, and keep 90% instead of a 50/50 split.
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Stream esports tournaments with paid entry
Charge entry fees, sell spectator passes, and broadcast your bracket live, with a paywall that keeps the room to players and paying fans.
Learn moreSell paid game coaching sessions
Charge for 1:1 and group coaching with screen share and live VOD review. Help students rank up and get paid before the session starts.
Learn moreHost paid watch parties and watch-alongs
Sell tickets to the room and react together. Run premium watch parties for matches, premieres, finales, and events.
Learn moreHost paid trivia nights and live game shows
Run ticketed trivia, quizzes, and interactive game shows where players pay to compete and chat their answers live.
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Host paid webinars without a complicated stack
Sell seats, go live, and engage your audience with chat and screen share, all from one app, with no monthly software bill.
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Teach paid online classes from anywhere
Run cohort sessions, workshops, and masterclasses with ticketed access and reliable payouts, from your phone or laptop.
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Launch ticketed online masterclasses
Teach high-value skills in live masterclasses and charge premium ticket prices, with the tools to keep the room engaged.
Learn morePaid live language tutoring classes
Run conversation clubs, exam-prep sessions, and private tutoring with built-in payments and a paywalled classroom.
Learn moreLive art classes with ticket sales
Teach techniques live, interact with students in chat, and get paid before class starts, from drawing to painting to crafts.
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Paid live cooking classes
Teach recipes live, answer questions in chat, and sell seats before class begins, from your kitchen to theirs.
Learn moreSell tickets to live beauty and makeup masterclasses
Demonstrate looks and techniques live, answer questions in chat, and charge premium prices for your expertise.
Learn moreSell tickets to live photography workshops
Teach shooting and editing live, run paid photo critiques, and share your screen for Lightroom and Photoshop walkthroughs.
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Corporate training live sessions
Train teams remotely with ticketed workshops, screen sharing, and moderated chat, a professional setup in minutes.
Learn moreHost paid author events and book clubs
Sell tickets to live readings, author Q&As, and book-club discussions, and connect with readers anywhere in the world.
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Live streaming for musicians who want to get paid
Sell tickets to virtual concerts and exclusive fan experiences without giving up most of your revenue.
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Monetize DJ live sets with tickets
Sell access to exclusive sets, listening parties, and club-night live streams, and reach a global crowd with crypto pricing.
Learn moreSell tickets to live comedy shows
Run ticketed virtual stand-up, roasts, and members-only sets from anywhere, and keep more of every ticket sold.
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Turn live podcast recordings into ticketed events
Sell access to live tapings, AMAs, and subscriber-only shows, and let fans into the room while you record.
Learn morePaid fan meet-and-greet video calls
Offer exclusive access to fans with ticketed small-group or 1:1 live sessions, the closest thing to meeting in person.
Learn moreSell tickets to live astrology and tarot readings
Run ticketed 1:1 or group readings behind a paywall, connect with your audience live and get paid before each session.
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Stream paid fitness classes online
Train clients live, charge per class, and build a recurring audience with scheduled sessions.
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Sell tickets to live yoga classes
Run daily flows, workshops, and retreat sessions with simple ticketing, teach from your mat to theirs.
Learn moreSell tickets to live dance classes
Teach choreography and technique live, run paid workshops, and build a global studio from your phone or laptop.
Learn moreSell tickets to live meditation and wellness sessions
Guide live meditations, breathwork, and sound baths in a calm, paywalled space, and get paid for the presence you bring.
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7 guidesA paid Zoom alternative that actually pays creators
Stop sending free meeting links. Charge for coaching calls, consultations, and workshops with pay-before-you-join access control.
Learn moreYour virtual coaching platform with payments built in
Book paid coaching sessions, send clients a ticket link, and run the call without chasing invoices.
Learn morePaid business consulting video calls
Package your expertise into paid discovery calls and strategy sessions without manual invoicing.
Learn morePrivate paid video calls with access control
Only paying clients enter the room. No awkward payment follow-ups after the call.
Learn moreInvestor update live calls with secure access
Share updates with investors and stakeholders in ticketed or invite-only live sessions.
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Virtual open houses with controlled access
Show properties live to qualified buyers and investors with ticketed or private sessions.
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Run a paid live trading room
Stream live market sessions and education with screen-shared charts, behind a paywall that keeps the room to paying members.
Learn moreFaith & Community
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Ticketed live streaming for churches and ministries
Broadcast conferences, special services, and premium teachings to supporters worldwide.
Learn moreRun ticketed fundraising live streams
Host virtual galas, benefit concerts, and donor events behind a ticket, raise more and keep more for your cause.
Learn moreCreator monetization built for Nigeria
Price in Naira, sell tickets locally, and withdraw to your Nigerian bank account, with a USDT option for your global fans.
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Comparisons
8 guidesmotion vs Patreon: which fits your audience?
Patreon is built for monthly memberships. motion is built for live, ticketed moments, concerts, classes, and paid calls you charge for per event.
Learn moremotion vs Twitch: keep 90%, not 50%
Twitch is great for discovery, but its sub split is roughly 50/50. motion lets you ticket exclusive streams and keep 90%, use both together.
Learn moremotion vs YouTube Live: tickets beat tips
YouTube Live monetizes with ads and Super Chats. motion puts a true paywall around your stream so every viewer has paid, and you keep 90%.
Learn moremotion vs Zoom Webinar for paid events
Zoom Webinar charges a monthly fee and leaves payment collection to you. motion bundles ticketing, a paywall, and payouts, so you only pay when you earn.
Learn moremotion vs Cameo: live beats pre-recorded
Cameo sells recorded shout-outs. motion sells live, interactive fan experiences, meet-and-greets, group hangouts, and paid calls in real time.
Learn moremotion vs Eventbrite for virtual events
Eventbrite sells the ticket, but the stream lives somewhere else. motion bundles ticketing and the live broadcast, with a paywall that actually gates access.
Learn moremotion vs the Calendly + Stripe + Zoom stack
The DIY way to sell a paid call means juggling three tools. motion does scheduling, payment, the paywall, and live video in one app.
Learn moremotion vs Gumroad: sell the moment, not just the file
Gumroad is built for selling downloads and digital products. motion is built for selling live, ticketed experiences and paid calls.
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