Creators 101 :: MAKING MONEY (2024)

FAQs

How much does WEBTOON pay per episode? ›

On WEBTOON, creators always get paid for their work. For example, under our current contracts, if we sign a 50 episode series at $1000/episode, we are committing to a total of $50,000 for the creator. This is a direct production cost that we commit to a creator on top of operating costs.

Before Canvas creators can get paid, they need 40,000 page views and 1000 subscribers. Once they've hit that threshold, they can turn on ads. The ad payout money will accrue, and Canvas creators will be able to withdraw funds once they have made at least $100 — but not before.

Brand deals. Partnering with brands for sponsored content is the most widespread way for creators to make money. Depending on the size and engagement of an influencer's following, they can get paid hundreds of thousands of dollars (or even millions) to advertise products or services.

Earn money by sharing your story with a global audience. Creators can monetize through the Super Like Program, the Ad Revenue Sharing Program, and Patreon integration.

WEBTOON CANVAS - Free Self-Publishing Platform.

Yes, you can earn money by creating stories on Tapas! Tapas provides several tools for creators to make money from their comic or novel.

The average WEBTOON salary ranges from approximately $50,181 per year (estimate) for a Department Lead to $163,345 per year (estimate) for a Legal Counsel. The average WEBTOON hourly pay ranges from approximately $21 per hour (estimate) for a Production Assistant to $58 per hour (estimate) for an Instep SETLabs.

You must create an account with WEBTOON in order to use CANVAS. When you post on WEBTOON CANVAS, you will always keep ownership over your work.

What does it mean to be a WEBTOON Original? Becoming an Originals Creator means you're guaranteed monthly compensation as well as marketing, PR, and editorial support.

In terms of compensation, TikTok's Creator Fund program offers an estimated payout of $0.02 to $0.04 per 1,000 views for content creators. To put this into perspective, a creator with 1,000,000 views would only receive a payout between $20 and $40.

Does WEBTOON cost money? ›

The WEBTOON app is free to download and use! WEBTOON exclusive Original series are free to read, and ongoing series are updated weekly. You can purchase Coins to read the latest episodes before anyone else with Fast Pass. Fast Pass lets you read the latest episodes earlier than the regular release date.

For example, LINE Webtoon, one of the most popular webtoon platforms, pays authors based on the number of views their comics receive, with the revenue split being 70% for the authors and 30% for the platform. Some platforms also offer an option for authors to earn money through crowdfunding or merchandise sales.

Coins are the currency

Coins unlock episodes which feature the Fast Pass icon, with each episode costing 3-5 coins. Unlike Daily Pass episodes which are only accessible for 14 days, episodes purchased with coins stick around for as long as the webcomic is on Webtoon.

The estimated total pay range for a Producer at WEBTOON is $70K–$125K per year, which includes base salary and additional pay. The average Producer base salary at WEBTOON is $86K per year. The average additional pay is $7K per year, which could include cash bonus, stock, commission, profit sharing or tips.

According to a survey in 2021 among South Korean webtoon artists who had a serialized comic within the last year on their annual income, roughly 39 percent of respondents stated to earn more than 50 million South Korean won.

The WEBTOON app is free to download and use! WEBTOON exclusive Original series are free to read, and ongoing series are updated weekly. You can purchase Coins to read the latest episodes before anyone else with Fast Pass. Fast Pass lets you read the latest episodes earlier than the regular release date.