TikTok announced its own beta update paid subscriptions for live streams from the creators. These provide access to exclusive benefits such as a private chat login, personalized emojis and badges similar to those offered by Twitch.

the platform will open next May 26 Beta phase of TikTok Live Subscription initiative with invited creators. This was announced by the social network on its Instagram profile.

These paid subscriptions will be monthly and will offer users various benefits on Tiktok. some subscriber badges, It will appear next to your profile name and will be updated over time.

Subscribers also access to custom emojis by the creators of each channel, which they can use during the direct course of the platform. In addition, TikTok will also allow you to enter a subscriber-only chat to strengthen the connection between followers and creators.

similar to Twitch

This new venture resembles the Twitch subscription system. In your case, platform offerings owned by Amazon four types of subscriptions: Prime is tier 1, tier 2 and tier 3. However, only these last two have access to TikTok-like benefits such as custom badges and emojis.

TikTok predicts that the subscription system will be rolled out globally in the coming months. Until then, creators must be at least 18 years old and at least 18 years old to access the beta. 1000 followers on your account. Users must be over the age of 18 to purchase subscriptions, as well as send and receive money and gifts on the platform.

The price of these subscriptions is still unknown. Private portal TechCrunch predicts rates will be similar to those of Twitch, which currently costs a tier 1 subscription. $4.99. In addition, the distribution of income from one to the other will be the same, and the platform will charge a commission of 30 to 50 percent of the income.