Pays per asset, not per view
Trend prices work by credit package and per hired creator, so spend is fixed by content output and not by views earned.
Comparisons / Rovalty vs Trend
Rovalty vs Trend.io: Content You Own or Reach You Earn
Trend sells licensed photos and videos you post yourself, from a $550 credit pack. Rovalty tracks clips posted on creators' accounts and pay follows the views.
At a Glance: Rovalty vs Trend
Trend is the better buy when you need assets for your own channels. Rovalty is the better fit when you want creators posting to their audiences.
A UGC marketplace where brands buy credit packages and hire creators from Trend's network to produce photos and videos. The brand receives licensed content to use on its own channels.
| Rovalty | Trend | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission fee | 0% | Built into credit prices |
| Built for | Apps, SaaS and brands paying creators per view | Brands that need UGC assets for their social channels, ads, websites and product listings. |
| Pricing | Free, then $29, $79 and $199 a month | Credit packs from $550 |
What a Trend Video Costs per 1,000 Views
Cost comparison: a fixed price against a view-based rate
This only compares reach. A produced video also gives you an asset, so it isn't the same purchase. Move the slider to see the cost at different view counts.
A $91.67 video costs the same however many views it earns, while Rovalty's rate is the one you set. It excludes your Rovalty plan.
Source: Trend's pricing page, Starter pack. Its per-video cost falls to $69.14 on the largest pack.
Where Trend Falls Short for Pay-Per-View Campaigns
Creators need not post
Trend's creator FAQ says creators only upload content to the Trend platform and do not have to post it on their own accounts, so it does not supply distribution through creator accounts by default.
High minimum purchase
The smallest published credit package is $550, and credits expire 12 months after purchase.
Performance Metrics: Trend vs Rovalty
- Fee on creator pay
- 0%RovaltyIn the priceTrend
- What gets measured
- API viewsRovalty, hourly for the first 48 hoursPer assetTrend
Why Brands Choose Rovalty Over Trend
A White-Label Experience on Your Own Domain
Creators join on a page with your name and logo at yourbrand.rovalty.com, or at creators.yourbrand.com on a paid plan.
Automated TikTok, Instagram and YouTube View Verification
Views come from each platform's official API, with no screenshots. Growth plans and up also flag views that don't match engagement.
Zero Commission on Creator Payouts
You pay creators directly from a weekly statement and record the reference. Rovalty never holds your money, so sending the payments is your job.
Feature Matrix: Rovalty vs Trend
| Rovalty | Trend | |
|---|---|---|
| Pay per view | ✓Yes | ✕No |
Where Trend Does Better
Best for: Brands that want licensed UGC photos and videos to run on their own ads and channels, rather than distribution paid by views.
- Brands get finished, licensed assets at a known per-asset price: Trend advertises '100% licensing & distribution rights to use on social, websites, ads, & more'.
- No software subscription; brands buy credits as needed, though the credits expire after 12 months.
- Includes a creator network, so a brand does not need to recruit its own creators.
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Last checked November 1, 2026
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