Skip to main content

Creator Overview

PayBru gives South African creators a complete platform to monetise their communities - memberships, content, events, a digital store, crowdfunding, tips, and streaming integrations - all in ZAR.

What You Can Do​

  • Run paid communities: gate access to content, Discord servers, channels, or roles behind a membership.
  • Create membership tiers: offer multiple pricing levels with different benefits.
  • Publish community posts: share blog posts, images, videos, audio, and polls with access levels (Public, Members-Only, or Specific Tier).
  • Organise content into playlists: group related posts for easy browsing.
  • Host events: run virtual events (Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, Discord) or physical events with RSVP tracking, capacity management, and automatic reminders.
  • Sell in your digital store: list digital and physical products with full order management.
  • Launch crowdfunding campaigns: run flexible or all-or-nothing campaigns with goals and timelines.
  • Receive tips (Brus): supporters can send tips (1 Bru = R50), publicly or anonymously, with optional messages.
  • Connect Discord: automatically assign and remove roles when members join, renew, or cancel.
  • Connect streaming accounts: link Twitch, Kick, or YouTube to show your live status on your PayBru page.
  • Use browser source overlays: display real-time supporter activity during live streams.
  • Send direct messages: communicate privately with your members.
  • Manage your members: view active subscriptions, track revenue, and handle access from a single dashboard.
  • Appoint moderators: delegate community management to trusted members.

How It Works​

  1. Create your page - set up your creator profile and describe your community.
  2. Add membership tiers - define what each tier includes and set your price in ZAR.
  3. Publish content - post updates, media, and polls; organise them into playlists.
  4. Set up events - create virtual or physical events for your members.
  5. Open your store - list digital or physical products for sale.
  6. Link Discord - connect your server and map tiers to Discord roles.
  7. Connect streaming - link Twitch, Kick, or YouTube accounts.
  8. Share your link - send members to your PayBru page to subscribe, shop, and engage.
  9. Get paid - PayBru handles billing, invoices, and payouts so you can focus on your community.

Revenue Streams​

SourceHow It Works
MembershipsRecurring monthly subscriptions from your tier members
Store salesOne-time purchases of digital or physical products
Tips (Brus)Supporters send tips at R50 per Bru, publicly or anonymously
CrowdfundingCampaign-based funding with flexible or all-or-nothing models

Platform Fees​

  • Platform fee: 5% per transaction (reducible to 2.5% via the referral programme)
  • Gateway fee: 2.9% + R1 per transaction (Paystack)
Referral Programme

Refer 10 creators who sign up and your platform fee drops from 5% to 2.5% for 6 months.

Key Platform Features​

FeatureWhat It Does
ZAR billingMembers pay in Rands via Paystack
Community postsPublish text, images, video, audio, and polls
EventsHost virtual and physical events with RSVP and capacity limits
Digital storeSell digital and physical products
CrowdfundingRun goal-based campaigns
Tips (Brus)Receive tips from supporters
PlaylistsOrganise posts into collections
Discord role syncRoles are granted and revoked automatically
Streaming integrationsShow live status from Twitch, Kick, or YouTube
Browser sourceReal-time overlay for live streams
Direct messagesPrivate messaging with members
Gift membershipsMembers can gift subscriptions to others
Invoices & statementsMembers receive proper invoices; you get statements
Creator payoutsEarnings are paid out to your South African bank account
Moderator systemAppoint moderators to help manage your community

Next Steps​