Get paid per view for the videos you already make
Sway9 is where brands run pay-per-view creator campaigns. You apply to a campaign, post from your own account, and earn based on the views your posts actually get — tracked automatically, so nobody has to take screenshots of anything.
How it works
- Find a campaign. Every open campaign shows its rate up front — what it pays per 1,000 views, the maximum a single post can earn, and any minimum view count.
- Apply and connect your handle. Applying takes about a minute. You add the account you'll post from and verify it's yours by pasting a short code into your bio.
- Post it your way. You post from your own account, on your own schedule, following the campaign brief.
- Views are tracked for you. Sway9 reads the public view count on your post and keeps it updated, so your earnings update on their own.
- Get paid. The brand sees exactly what each post earned and pays out from the same place.
What "pay per view" actually means
Most campaigns pay a CPM — a rate per 1,000 views. If a campaign pays $1.00 per 1,000 views and your post reaches 40,000 views, that post earned $40. Some campaigns pay a flat fee per approved post instead. Both are shown on the campaign card before you apply, so you can do the maths yourself.
Two other numbers matter and are always visible:
- Cap per post — the most a single post can earn, however far it travels. A cap of $100 means a post that hits a million views still pays $100.
- Minimum views — a floor a post has to clear to earn anything. It stops brands paying for posts nobody saw.
Want to model your own numbers? Use the CPM calculator.
Do I need a big following?
No. Pay-per-view campaigns pay for views, not followers, which is exactly why they suit smaller and newer accounts — a 700-follower account with a video that reaches 80,000 people earns more than a 90,000-follower account whose post reaches 4,000. Most campaigns on Sway9 have no follower requirement at all.
Faceless content is welcome
Plenty of campaigns explicitly accept slideshows, screen recordings and voiceover edits — no camera, no face. Campaign cards say what formats they take, and you can filter your search accordingly.
What you keep
Your account stays yours. Sway9 only reads the public metrics on the posts you submit to a campaign — views, likes, comments, shares. It never posts for you, never needs your password, and asks for no more access than any public visitor already has to your profile.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free for creators?
Yes. Applying to campaigns and tracking your posts costs nothing. Brands pay for the platform; creators never do.
Do I need a minimum follower count?
Almost never. Campaigns pay per view, so what matters is how far your posts travel, not how many followers you have. Any follower requirement would be stated on the campaign card.
How do I get paid?
The brand running the campaign pays out based on the views Sway9 tracked on your posts. Your dashboard shows what each post has earned so far, and payouts are requested from there.
Do I have to show my face?
No. Many campaigns accept faceless formats such as slideshows, screen recordings and voiceovers. The campaign brief says what it accepts.
What counts as a view?
The public view count on the post itself, as reported by TikTok or Instagram. Sway9 reads that number and refreshes it over time, so there is nothing for you to submit or screenshot.
Can I post to more than one campaign?
Yes, and you can connect multiple accounts. Each post is attributed to the campaign you submitted it to.
See what's open right now
Live campaigns with their rates, caps and minimums — free to browse, free to apply.
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