You want to set the rate
On a price menu the platform decides what a video costs. On UgcBoard you write the payout into the brief, so a hard demo or a niche product can pay more and a simple unboxing can pay less.
Billo alternative where you set the creator payout
UgcBoard is a Billo alternative for brands that want to set what each creator earns. You post a brief, creators apply with their rate, and you fund only that campaign. A flat 15% fee sits inside the budget, the money waits in escrow, and nothing is prepaid into a balance.
The short answer
Billo sells UGC videos from a price menu, starting at $99 per video according to its own pricing page, paid from a prepaid balance that is valid for 12 months. UgcBoard works the other way around. You decide the payout per creator, creators apply to your brief, and you pay per funded campaign with a flat 15% platform fee. If you want a fixed menu and a large catalog to browse, Billo fits. If you want to choose the rate, see where every dollar goes and keep unspent money, UgcBoard fits.
Billo vs UgcBoard compared
Billo facts below come from Billo's public pricing page as checked in October 2026. Prices change, so confirm them in Billo's app before you budget.
| Billo | UgcBoard | |
|---|---|---|
| How price is set | Billo's menu, from $99 per video, rising with length, format, creator tier and add-ons | You set the payout per creator in the brief |
| How you pay | Prepaid pack added to a balance, valid 12 months | Fund one campaign at a time by US bank transfer (ACH or wire) |
| Platform fee | Included in the video price | Flat 15% inside the campaign budget, shown on the invoice |
| Subscription | None needed, optional CreativeOps from $149 a month and managed service from $2,000 a month | None, no plans and no per seat charge |
| Choosing creators | You approve a creator before ordering | Creators apply with portfolio, pitch and rate, ranked by match score |
| Revisions | Two within the original brief | Up to two rounds, set in your brief |
| Usage rights | Full usage rights after approval | Written into each agreement: platforms, term of 3, 6 or 12 months for paid ads, whitelisting if you choose it |
| Money you don't spend | Stays on the balance until it expires | Unfilled spots and cancelled campaigns return to you, fee included |
| Editing services | Paid editing and extra cuts available | Not offered, you get the creator's files |
What five videos cost on UgcBoard
Say you want five creators to film one 30 second video each and you want each creator to take home $170. You fund one campaign of $1,000. The 15% fee is part of that number, so you never pay more than the budget you typed in.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Campaign budget (5 creators) | $1,000 |
| Platform fee, 15% | $150 |
| Creators receive in total | $850 |
| Each creator receives | $170 |
For a basic video Billo's entry price of $99 is lower than this. The difference is who sets the number. Public 2026 rate guides put a typical US UGC video at about $175, so a brief that pays near that midpoint tends to draw more experienced creators. The UGC budget calculator works out any budget, fee and payout for you.
Why brands look for a Billo alternative
You don't want money parked in a balance
A prepaid pack is spent over time and expires after 12 months. Here you fund one campaign when you need it, and budget for spots you don't fill comes back to you.
You want the license in writing
Every hire gets an agreement generated from your brief that names the platforms, the term and whether paid ads and whitelisting are included. Your finance and legal team can read exactly what was bought.
You run several brands
Agencies and multi brand teams get a workspace per client, roles for strategists, editors and finance, and one monthly invoice per client, at the same 15%.
When Billo is the better pick
Billo is a mature product with a large creator network and its own editing services. If you want to browse a big catalog today, order from a fixed menu, and add captions, extra crops or a managed team in one place, Billo is a reasonable choice. UgcBoard is the better match when you want to run the brief yourself, pay creators what you decide and keep the escrow and license terms visible on every hire.
How to move your next batch over
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1. Post the brief
Paste the brief you already use with Billo: product, deliverables, hooks, formats, usage rights, payout and deadlines. Posting is free.
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2. Fund the campaign
Send the budget by ACH or wire. The campaign goes live on the board as soon as the transfer posts.
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3. Pick creators
Creators apply with a portfolio, a short pitch and their rate. Select the ones you want and the agreement is generated for each.
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4. Ship, review, approve
Add the tracking number, review the videos, ask for up to two revision rounds and approve. Payouts and your license start on approval.
Who uses UgcBoard instead of Billo
DTC and Shopify brands
Teams that refresh paid social creative every month and want a predictable cost per creator.
Amazon and TikTok Shop sellers
Sellers who need product demos and unboxings from US creators with the rights for listings and ads spelled out.
Apps and SaaS
Product teams that need screen recorded walkthroughs, which skip shipping entirely.
Agencies
Shops running UGC for several clients that want separate workspaces and invoices per client.
Billo alternative questions
What is the best alternative to Billo?
It depends on how you want to buy. For a fixed price menu, other credit based marketplaces work much like Billo. If you want to set each creator's payout and pay per campaign with escrow, UgcBoard is built for that, with a flat 15% fee and no prepaid balance.
How much does Billo cost?
Billo's own pricing page says videos start at $99 each. The price rises with video length, extra formats, Premium creators and add-ons such as extra hooks. You buy a prepaid pack that funds a balance valid for 12 months, and optional managed services cost more.
Is there a monthly fee on UgcBoard?
No. There are no subscriptions and no seat charges. The only charge is the 15% platform fee inside a campaign you fund, and it is kept only for work you approve.
Who owns the videos on UgcBoard?
The creator keeps the copyright and grants your brand the license written in the agreement. You choose the platforms, the term of 3, 6 or 12 months for paid ads, and whether whitelisting is included before anyone applies.
What happens if a creator doesn't deliver?
After a missed deadline the creator gets a 48 hour grace period. After that you can close the spot and its full budget returns to you, fee included, under the published rules.
Can I use UgcBoard for one video?
Yes. There is no platform minimum. The campaign builder warns you when a payout is below the typical US range for the deliverables you picked.
Run your next UGC batch at your own rate
Post the brief for free, fund it when you are ready, and pay creators exactly what the campaign card says.