TikTok Creator Fund vs Creativity Program Explained (2026)
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The TikTok Creativity Program Beta pays 10-20x more than the old Creator Fund. Creativity Program requires 1-minute+ videos and pays $0.50-$1.50 per 1,000 views, compared to the Creator Fund's $0.02-$0.04.
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Earnings Breakdown
| Feature | Creator Fund | Creativity Program |
|---|---|---|
| Pay per 1K views | $0.02 – $0.04 | $0.50 – $1.50 |
| Min video length | Any | 1 minute+ |
| Min followers | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Status | Being phased out | Active (Beta) |
Why TikTok Made the Switch
The Creator Fund had a fixed pool of money shared among all eligible creators. As more creators joined, individual payouts decreased. The Creativity Program uses a performance-based model where earnings scale with views, solving the dilution problem.
Our Analysis
The Creativity Program is a massive improvement, but it requires longer content. Creators who built their audience on 15-second clips need to adapt their format. This shift aligns TikTok more closely with YouTube's model of rewarding longer, higher-quality content.
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Written by The Creator Paycheck Team
Our research team analyzes creator earnings data across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and OnlyFans. We aggregate publicly available CPM data, creator earnings reports, and industry benchmarks to provide accurate, transparent income estimates for content creators worldwide.