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Updated September 2026

YouTube Creator Partnerships review

YouTube's own marketplace letting eligible Partner Program creators be discovered and contacted directly by advertisers for paid partnerships. Best for established YouTube creators already in the YouTube Partner Program seeking brand deals. Starts at Free for creators.

Formerly YouTube BrandConnect; relaunched as YouTube Creator Partnerships at YouTube's 2026 NewFronts.

Key features

  • Opt-in via YouTube Studio Earn tab
  • Advertiser search & direct contact
  • Gemini-powered matching
  • Integrated with YouTube Partner Program

Pros

  • No separate signup, built into existing YouTube Studio account
  • No cost to opt in

Cons

  • Requires 25,000+ subscribers and active YouTube Partner Program membership
  • Community Guidelines strikes disqualify creators

YouTube Creator Partnerships alternatives

  • Collabstr

    Free

    Brand deals · Monetization

    A marketplace where creators list a public profile with fixed content prices and get hired directly by brands with payment held in escrow.

    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
    • X (Twitter)
    • Twitch

  • Beacons

    Free · $10+

    Link in bio · Monetization

    Beacons is an all-in-one creator platform combining a link-in-bio page, storefront, media kit, and email marketing with AI-assisted tools.

    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
    • X (Twitter)
    • Facebook

  • Stan Store

    $29

    Monetization · Link in bio

    Stan Store is a link-in-bio storefront built for creators to sell digital products, coaching, and courses with one-tap checkout.

    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
    • X (Twitter)
    • Facebook
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Sources: support.google.com