Starter
$199/mo
Hire up to 5 Creators
Typical output: 250+ videos/mo
1 Job Listing · 30 Invites
Trusted By Top Brands Worldwide:
The Numbers That Power SideShift
700,000+ Creators
Already onboarded
1,000+ Brands
Actively hiring
5B+ Views
Delivered last 90 days
$100M+ Paid Out
To creators seamlessly
One Platform for All Your UGC Campaigns
Source Creators.
Reach thousands of creators instantly.
Track Performance.
See content, views, engagement, and conversions in real time.
Automate Payments.
Handle payouts and invoices without manual work.
Manage Creators.
Organize your roster and run campaigns seamlessly.
How SideShift Works for Brands
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Benefits of a Creator Payment Platform
Simplify payout operations
Creator payments become a headache when teams are handling invoices, transfers, and approvals through spreadsheets, PayPal, and bank transfers. A payout workflow inside the platform keeps the process easier to run, easier to reconcile, and easier to scale as creator volume grows.
Payout workflows are not just about sending money. They also help teams keep a clear record of what was approved, what was paid, and what is still pending across a platform that has already paid out $100M+ to creators.
Simplify payout operations
Creator payments become a headache when teams are handling invoices, transfers, and approvals through spreadsheets, PayPal, and bank transfers. A payout workflow inside the platform keeps the process easier to run, easier to reconcile, and easier to scale as creator volume grows.
Reduce financial friction
When brands have a clean system for paying creators, campaigns move faster and creators get a better experience. That reduces the back-and-forth that often slows down delivery and approvals and helps the brand reduce creator churn and operate more efficiently.
Keep payment history organized
Payout workflows are not just about sending money. They also help teams keep a clear record of what was approved, what was paid, and what is still pending across a platform that has already paid out $100M+ to creators.
Brands Love SideShift.
See why 1,000+ brands trust SideShift for creator-powered growth.
“SideShift was a huge help for us in the gen z hiring process. We were able to fill 100% of our creator hiring needs in just a few weeks through the platform. SideShift is a cemented go-to for us whenever we are in need of creators.”
Edward Tian
Founder, GPTZero
“The applicants have been super high quality! Unlike any platform I've used in the past.”
Luis Ocampo
Founding Team, Partiful
“We had no luck with traditional platforms to find high quality creator talent until we turned to SideShift. We filled all our hiring needs through the platform. SideShift is a cemented go-to for us whenever we need creators.”
Evan Dray
Co-Founder, Astra
“Replit moves fast, and we needed a way to get in front of developers at scale without relying solely on ads. SideShift made that possible. The sheer volume of organic content we were able to push out through their creators turned into real distribution and traction for us.”
Horacio Lopez
Revenue Operations @ Replit
“SideShift is geared toward Gen Z and cuts through fluff on sites like LinkedIn and Handshake. I've seen better response rates, and with strong filtering, SideShift delivers the best candidates of any job board I've used. Recommend to any consumer startup focused on growth.”
Jeremy Gross
Head of US Growth, Amo
“SideShift has shown us how much of a multiplier authentic, organic short-form content can be. Their creator network helped unlock a new layer of growth that traditional paid channels never could. It's a playbook every high-growth company should have in their arsenal.”
Henrique Dubugras
Founding CEO @ Brex
Payouts included in every plan
No payment processing fees. Payouts are built into SideShift.
Most popular
Growth
$299/mo
Hire up to 15 Creators
Typical output: 500+ videos/mo
2 Job Listings · 100 Invites
1 Job Boost
Scale
$999/mo
Hire Unlimited Creators
Typical output: 1000+ videos/mo
3 Job Listings · Unlimited Invites
3 Job Boosts
UGC vs Traditional
Why automated payouts beat manual creator payments
Automated creator payments eliminate errors, save time, and keep creators happy.
Speed
UGCCreators paid within 3 business days
TraditionalNet-30 or longer payment terms
Tax Compliance
UGCAutomatic W9 collection and 1099 filing
TraditionalManual tracking and year-end scramble
Scaling
UGCPay 500 creators as easily as 5
TraditionalEach creator requires individual processing
Errors
UGCSystem-validated, zero duplicate payments
TraditionalManual entry prone to mistakes
Creator Satisfaction
UGCReal-time payment status visibility
TraditionalCreators left guessing about payment timeline
Automated Payouts
Manual Payments
Speed
Creators paid within 3 business days
Net-30 or longer payment terms
Tax Compliance
Automatic W9 collection and 1099 filing
Manual tracking and year-end scramble
Scaling
Pay 500 creators as easily as 5
Each creator requires individual processing
Errors
System-validated, zero duplicate payments
Manual entry prone to mistakes
Creator Satisfaction
Real-time payment status visibility
Creators left guessing about payment timeline
FAQs
Everything you need to know about paying creators through SideShift.
What are creator payouts in SideShift?
Creator payouts are the payment workflow tied to completed creator collaborations. Instead of managing invoices and transfers manually, brands can keep the payout process tied to campaign execution inside a platform that has already paid out $100M+ to creators.
Why does payout management matter?
Are payouts connected to content approval?
What payment types and payment structures are supported on SideShift?
Is this useful only for large creator programs?
How does this compare to paying creators manually?