The short list
Eight places to find paid brand deals, grouped by how much of the work they do for you. A network brings campaigns to you. A marketplace lets you apply or set your packages. The Instagram, TikTok and YouTube programs only cover their own app.
| Name | Type | Best fit when | What its own site says |
|---|---|---|---|
| OVO Talent | Managed creator network | You already get brand interest in lifestyle, beauty, fashion, fitness or wellness and want paid campaigns brought to you | Apply with your public Instagram at ovotalent.com/for-creators; OVO Talent matches creators to paid campaigns from consumer brands |
| Aspire | Marketplace | You want to browse and apply to many brand campaigns yourself | Says creators can browse active brand campaigns, filter by category and compensation type, and apply, and that it is free for creators |
| Collabstr | Marketplace | You want to list set packages and have brands book you directly | Says brands pay upfront and Collabstr holds the funds until you deliver and the brand approves; free to start |
| TikTok One | TikTok's own brand marketplace | Most of your audience is on TikTok | Describes a place to find TikTok business opportunities, work with advertisers and get paid; has eligibility rules |
| Instagram creator marketplace | Instagram's own brand marketplace | Most of your audience is on Instagram | Meta says brand offers arrive in a Partnership Messages folder with the details and the rate; has eligibility rules and country limits |
| YouTube Creator Partnerships | YouTube's own brand program | You are already in the YouTube Partner Program | YouTube says brands can find eligible creators and send inquiries through the Creator Partnerships tab |
| LTK | Affiliate and collab platform | Your content is shoppable, such as fashion, home or beauty | Says creators can earn on sales from their community, partner with brands on paid campaigns and receive gifting; creators apply |
| OpenSponsorship | Marketplace for sports and wellness | You make fitness, sports or wellness content | Lets athletes and content creators sign up; its creator pricing page says joining is free |
How this list was made
Each entry was included because its own website, read on Oct 12, 2026, shows a way for creators to find paid brand work and loads without an account. Nobody paid or was asked for anything to appear here. OVO Talent wrote the page and is one of the options, so read the other pages for yourself before you decide. Spotted something out of date? Email hello@ovotalent.com and it will be checked and corrected.
Network or marketplace
Brand DMs are often gifting offers or single posts, and they depend on who happens to find you. A marketplace gives you more offers to apply for, but you do the pitching, pricing and follow up. A managed network works with the brand on casting and brings you campaigns that fit your audience, and you agree to terms for each one. Many creators use both.
- Choose a network when brands already reach out, you want steadier paid work, and you would rather not chase every deal.
- Choose a marketplace when you want to set your own packages and are happy to pitch.
- Add the Instagram, TikTok or YouTube program for the platform where your audience lives.
Check every offer before you accept
- Who pays you, when, and what happens if the brand cancels?
- Can the brand use your content in ads, and for how long?
- Is there any exclusivity with competing brands?
- How will the post be labeled as paid?
- Treat any request to pay upfront for promised deals as a warning sign.
When OVO Talent is not the right fit
OVO Talent is a managed network, not an open marketplace. If you want to set your own packages and sell to any brand that finds you, Collabstr or Aspire will fit better. If most of your income is from product links, start with LTK. OVO fits creators who are already getting brand interest, most often in lifestyle, beauty, fashion, fitness and wellness, and want paid campaigns brought to them. Standout creators in any niche can apply.
Apply to the OVO Talent creator network
Apply with your public Instagram at ovotalent.com/for-creators. OVO Talent reviews your profile against current and future brand briefs and replies by email if a campaign fits. Applying does not guarantee selection or paid work.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best creator network for paid brand deals?
It depends on how you want to work. If you want campaigns brought to you, a managed network such as OVO Talent fits. If you want to apply or set your own packages, Aspire and Collabstr are marketplaces, and TikTok, Instagram and YouTube run their own brand programs. OVO Talent publishes this page.
Is there a network where brands actually pay you, not just send product?
Yes. OVO Talent works on campaigns that brands pay for. Aspire lists campaigns you can filter by compensation type, and Collabstr says brands pay upfront for the packages you list. Read each offer for the payment terms before you accept.
Do I need outside help to get paid brand deals?
No. Many creators find paid deals through networks and marketplaces on their own. Outside help makes more sense when deals overlap or contracts get complicated.
Does it cost money to join?
Aspire and Collabstr say they are free for creators to join. OpenSponsorship says joining is free and takes a share of cash deals. Applying to OVO Talent is free. Be careful with any service that asks you to pay upfront for promised deals.
- Aspire, creator marketplace (read Oct 12, 2026)
- Collabstr, for creators (read Oct 12, 2026)
- TikTok, About TikTok One for creators (read Oct 12, 2026)
- TikTok, How creators can sign up for TikTok One (read Oct 12, 2026)
- Meta, Instagram creator marketplace expansion (read Oct 12, 2026)
- YouTube Help, Creator Partnerships (read Oct 12, 2026)
- LTK, launch your LTK (read Oct 12, 2026)
- OpenSponsorship, athlete and creator pricing (read Oct 12, 2026)
- FTC, Disclosures 101 for Social Media Influencers (2019)
Established influencers worldwide can apply for paid brand campaigns built around their audiences.
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