Putting Creators First
At Hartsy, creators come first. You own your work, you set your prices, and you get paid when it's used.
- Royalty per generation
- $0.005–$0.02
- Yours on direct sales
- 90%
- Yours on commissions
- 80%
A Marketplace Built for Creators
Hartsy is a marketplace built by creators, for creators. Whether you are an artist, model maker, or designer, our platform gives you the tools to sell your work, take commissions, and build your audience.
We believe in giving creators control over how they monetize their skills, with transparent pricing and fair revenue sharing. You set your own prices, you own your work, and you decide how it is shared.
For our official partner models, we work directly with artists who choose to collaborate with us. Community creators can also upload and sell their own models, with Hartsy acting as the platform host rather than a content gatekeeper.
How We Support Creators
We've designed multiple revenue streams to ensure creators are fairly compensated for their contributions.
Licensing Training Data
We license training data directly from creators to specialize our base model with their unique style and vision.
- You set the price, and you keep 90% of it
- Creators receive an upfront fee for each image used in training
- All training images are properly licensed and documented
- Creators maintain ownership of their original works
Paying Royalties
Every time a subscriber generates with your model or LoRA, you earn a royalty — real money per generation, not points, tracked from the moment it happens.
- $0.005 per generation as standard, up to $0.02 for partner models
- Free accounts can't use paid creator models, so every royalty is backed by a paying subscriber
- Monthly payments with a full breakdown of where they came from
- Passive income that scales with how much people use your work
Your Own Creator Marketplace
We're building a dedicated marketplace where you can sell your creative work directly to clients, built specifically for creators working with AI.
- Offer custom commissions and artwork services
- Sell your datasets, models, and digital assets
- Future marketplace for merchandise and prints
- You set your prices. We take 10% on sales, 20% on commissions, and nothing on withdrawals
Building a New AI ↔ Creator Ecosystem
Creators put in datasets, art, and models. We turn that into tools and pay royalties back. Users get AI art that actually supports the people who made it possible.
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Partnership Opportunities
Six ways creators earn on Hartsy. Each one tells you what you control, what we take, and when you get paid — and you own your work in all of them.
Dataset Licensing
License a curated dataset for model training. You set the price and the usage terms; we handle delivery and payment.
- You price it and license it
- Flat 10% platform fee at sale
- You keep full ownership of the originals
Model Distribution
Sell downloadable models — a fixed price, or pay-what-you-want with a floor you choose. Distributed over HartsyStorage and P2P torrents; buyers run them locally.
- Fixed price or pay-what-you-want
- Flat 10% platform fee at sale
- Download and usage stats on your dashboard
Generation Royalties
Earn on every generation a subscriber runs with your model or LoRA. Real money per use, not points, and visible on your dashboard as it accrues.
- $0.005 standard, up to $0.02 for partners
- Paid out monthly via PayPal
- Usage and earnings on your dashboard
Commissions
Take custom work through your creator page. Clients pay up front, and the funds release to you on delivery.
- You set pricing and turnaround
- Payments held until you deliver
- Built-in messaging and project tracking
Merchandise
Print-on-demand products featuring your work, with no upfront cost. Not live yet — we announce in Discord first, like everything else.
- A percentage of every sale
- Fulfillment handled for you
- Wide range of products
Collaborative Projects
Work with Hartsy directly on co-branded models, research, and educational content. Terms are set per project — reach out and pitch us.
- Co-branded model development
- Research partnerships
- Educational content
Ready to Join Our Creator Network?
Tell us about yourself and your work. We'll help you get it listed, priced, and out to buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about partnering with Hartsy.
We prioritize creators who bring distinctive styles and consistent quality to the platform. Our selection process for official partnerships focuses on building meaningful, long term relationships with artists who want to grow their reach and income. We are not looking to simply accumulate numbers, we want to help real creators succeed.
Absolutely. You maintain 100% ownership of your original artwork. We only license your work for the specific, agreed-upon purposes outlined in our transparent partnership agreements. You can continue to use, sell, and distribute your work however you choose.
No technical expertise is required. Our team handles all technical aspects of model development and platform integration. You focus on what you do best, creating art, while we handle the technology, keeping you informed throughout the entire process.
You keep 90% of direct sales (datasets and model downloads) and 80% of commissions — we take our cut once, at the point of sale. On top of that, every generation a subscriber runs with your model earns you $0.005, or up to $0.02 on partner terms. Withdrawals are free; we don't charge a second fee to pay you money you've already earned. Royalties are funded from a share of subscription revenue, so in an unusual month they may be pro-rated — your statement always shows the full amount alongside what was paid.
Unlike pure generation platforms, Hartsy is built around a creator marketplace. We prioritize giving artists and model makers a place to monetize their work through commissions, model sales, and royalties. For our official partnerships, we work directly with creators. Because our community can also upload and share models, we require all users to comply with laws governing dataset use in their jurisdiction, rather than making blanket promises we cannot enforce across all user content.
Partner creators get technical assistance, an earnings dashboard showing exactly where each payment came from, regular performance reports, and a direct line to our team. We're a small independent platform — you talk to the people building it.