We are not talking a out selling your videos. We are talking about uploading to video sharing sites where thousands of people watch videos and you keep getting paid over and over again for each one.
Whether it’s through your smartphone or a digital camera, making videos can not only be fun, but you could actually make money from it.
We’ve all heard of YouTube celebrities who are making money on YouTube. But what if you could make money with your videos without needing to become an internet celebrity?
Well, you can, even if you are not a pro!
Everyone from beginners to professional filmmakers can earn money from their videos and that’s what today’s post is all about.
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There are websites out there where you can get paid to upload videos.
And the great thing about these sites is that you can actually make $1,000s a month!
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Best Website to Upload Video & Earn Money
Here are the top sites where you can get paid for your videos.
1. YouTube
YouTube is one of the most accessible options on this list and it’s so easy to get started with that even beginners will have no trouble getting their own channel set up.
It’s important to note that YouTube doesn’t directly pay you to upload videos.
Instead, once you gain enough viewers, you can become a YouTube Partner, and earn money from the ads that play on your videos.
Grow your channel, and, eventually, you can partner with brands who will pay you to upload sponsored videos for them. Lots of people make a fulltime living from YouTube. While you won’t qualify for the YouTube Partner program from the outset, keep uploading, and once you gain enough views, you’ll be able to monetize your videos.
Although YouTube doesn’t say how much its video creators earn, online reports suggest that for every 1,000 views, YouTubers earn anywhere from $0.25 to $7. You get paid through your AdSense account.
For more details check out how much do YouTubers make.
2. Dailymotion
For anyone looking to get paid to upload videos on a platform that’s not quite so competitive as YouTube, Dailymotion is a formidable choice. The website gives you all of the tools you need to upload videos and earn revenue from them.
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Dailymotion has a revenue share program that greatly benefits video creators.
Once you have become a partner, you can promote your content through a Dailymotion channel and start earning revenue from the videos you upload.
Basically, you make money from ads that appear before, during, or after videos. You share in the revenue ads generate. This means that the more views your videos get, the more revenue you earn. You can earn even more cash by embedding your videos on your own websites – you just need to verify your domain.
You’ll get paid to your bank account once you reach $100.
3. Metacafe
Update: Metacafe has retired. There is a new site (VideosHub.com) that has all the videos but they do not pay for video uploads.
Metacafe is another video site like YouTube where people can share a variety of videos. Like YouTube, the site has a partner program that you can join to earn money from your videos.
You get paid $5 per 1,000 views, which is pretty good.
4. Vimeo
Vimeo is better suited to professional video-makers and filmmakers. Aspiring filmmakers use Vimeo to showcase their work. If you are a filmmaker, then you should consider joining Vimeo Pro.
With it, you can start selling videos directly to your fans. You get to keep 90% of the revenue after transaction costs.
5. Facebook
With Facebook, you can earn money from in-stream ads in your videos. In-stream ads help eligible video creators to earn money by including short video or image ads in qualifying videos.
To be eligible, you will need to have a Facebook page, rather than a profile. You can learn more about qualifying on the page linked above.
6. Twitch
If you enjoy playing video games, then try out Twitch. It’s a streaming platform where you can livestream gameplay from games like Fortnite, Among Us, and Minecraft.
You can make money through Twitch Affiliates, and if you grow your channel enough, you can eventually become a Twitch Partner.
According to CNBC, Twitch streamers earn around $3,000 to $5,000 a month.
To learn more about making money with Twitch, make sure you check out this post.
7. Brightcove
Brightcove is a little more complex than some of the other options on the list making it better suited to those who are very tech-savvy. There, you’ll find a whole host of tools that can help you to distribute and monetize videos.
The main way that you get paid for your videos with Brightcove is with ads.
You can insert ads into your videos and earn revenue from them. Now, compared to YouTube, Brightcove gives video creators much more control over the way ads are used in their videos. You can choose when you want ads to play or insert banners and video overlays.
Video Sites that Used to Pay for Uploads
When we originally wrote this post (a few years back), our list of sites that paid for videos was bigger. Some of those sites no longer exist or have changed their business model.
I am just leaving them here for archival reasons and for anyone wondering “what happened to X site?”.
- Blip.tv
- CustomFlix (Now known as CreateSpace)
- FlixYa
- Break
- Revver
- Atom Films
Closing Thoughts
Yes, you really can get paid to upload videos! Give these sites a try and you could even make a fulltime income from your videos. Sure, you have to put in the work upfront and build a following, but, eventually, this could make you enough money to be your fulltime gig!
Do you have any tips on making money from videos? Or any awesome sites that we didn’t mention in our list?
If so, share them with us in the comments section below.
Very interesting. I upload all my videos to Youtube, but it seems there are a bunch of different ways to monetize videos. I never knew or considered any of these. Thanks for sharing!
Yea, that’s what I used to do, Sam. But then I found out about these sites and was amazed how much potential these sites offer.
If you don’t mind me asking, what kind of videos do you make? Random, or niche based?
Hi Satrap, I’ve been on YouTube for years and it’s been devastating for my web series! It’s a comedy, award winning, with a few B list Stars, and it skews to an older audience. (Women 35-55) Certainly not the most popular Youtube audience.
Although it has TV show production values and a fun story, I just can’t seem to find my audience. People who watch it (men and women) love it, but I’m totally frustrated at this point where to try and place it. Youtube just dropped me on their “Partners” program because of lack of views. There are two seasons, 12 episodes running from 1 minute to 8 minutes. I’m not sure where women (and men) 35-55 are viewing (if at all) videos online? Any thoughts/ideas would be appreciated.
That’s a tough one Devin. Generally, YouTube users are between 18-30. But you can still make it with older users. Have you tried promoting your site and videos through other social media sites like Facebook? You can embed YouTube videos in your Facebook posts and that can help drive the views up. Hope it helps.
Seems interesting, What does the crossed out site mean exactly?
It means the site is no longer in business. We leave that portion of the post intact for archival reason.
Thanks for your post. I’m actually a newbie and I needed just this to make a decision on what site to start upload. But then I’ve got one problem. Paypal is not accepted in my country. Which of these sites makes payments besides paypal?
I am not sure to be honest. I have always dealt with PayPal. But you can checkout each site’s FAQ section to see if they offer any other form of payment.
thanks for the info.pls what kind of videos can I upload?
Depending on which site you use, you can upload pretty much any kind of (appropriate) video.
Hi dear, I make animals Mating videos specially videos of cow and buffalo Mating, can you tell me that which site would be the best for me earn money?
Your guidance would highly be appreciated
Alie
I think YouTube would be your best bet, Alie.
Hey mate iw as youtubers but i am disappointed now youtube accept so many new YouTubers who are truly violating rules and those new youtuebrs are abusing the kindness of youtube policy so I am sick of it planning to find another platform like youtube where I can upload my video and earn better than you’ve pls advice tnx.
Hello I make more less daily living videos of my days and adventures and also deep talks which site is best for this type of content
Hey Anita. The description you’ve noted fits fairly well into the realm of what live streamers do. Did you know people do something known as ‘mukbang’ streams where they show one person eating a masssive amount of food – and people actually watch that!
There’s always an audience for any kind of content, I’d suggest youtube since it’s really easy to get started with. Since they have a livestream option as well, you may want to try out regular videos / scheduled videos / livestreaming and see which works best with the content that you produce.
Hope this helps!
Hi, I appreciate your advice and encouragements. I would like to start uploading some videos to get extra income, please could you advice me on what kind of videos to upload and some ideas to help me as a beginner. Thanks
Emmanuel, you can upload any kind of video. As long as they are interesting and you promote them, it doesn’t matter. But to make it easier, I’d start with videos on subjects you know a lot about and enjoy talking about.
You can upload any kind of video, as long as, they are interested and you promote them, it doesn’t matter. But toake it easier, I’d start with video On subject you know a lot about and enjoy talking about it.
I have a collection of WHS movies are you interested in purchasing
thoses movies if not can you direct where I can diposes of them
thank you
Annette Bell
Hi Annette, please check out our post on the best places to sell VHS tapes. It has a list of places for selling VHS tapes both online and locally to someone or a store near you. Hope this helps. Thanks for being a reader of MoneyPantry.
please I have a good movie I want to upload but don’t know which site that can accept it and I will be paid
Are you talking about uploading the actual video of a movie or selling VHS tapes, Maxwell?
If you are talking about uploading a movie, YouTube is the best option. However, you will need to have the rights to the movie; otherwise, it will be taken down due to copyright violation.