Date: 5 September 2026
Reaching YouTube's Partner Program threshold of 1,000 subscribers is the first real monetisation gate every creator faces, and a growing list of services promises to get you there for under $60. The problem: YouTube runs periodic audits that purge bot and low-quality accounts, meaning the cheapest price-per-hundred can quietly become the most expensive cost-per-surviving-subscriber by the time your channel stabilises. This guide ranks seven providers on what actually drives value — subscriber retention after those purges — rather than headline pricing alone.
We priced a full 1,000-subscriber run at each site, applied estimated post-audit retention rates drawn from community test buys, and calculated a realistic cost-to-threshold figure for each. The results show that the cheapest entry prices cluster in the middle of the effective-cost rankings once dropout is factored in, while top-retention providers turn what looks like a premium into the lowest genuine spend to reach YPP eligibility.
| Provider | Key Advantage | Starter Price | Score (out of 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promotid | Highest post-audit retention; lowest cost-to-threshold | $5.49 / 100 | 9.5 |
| Twicsy | Strong retention, competitive headline price | $4.97 / 100 | 8.7 |
| Buzzoid | Fast delivery, solid mid-tier account quality | $4.99 / 100 | 8.2 |
| Famoid | Established brand, real-looking profile pool | $5.95 / 100 | 7.4 |
| UseViral | Broad aggregated network, gradual delivery option | $6.00 / 100 | 6.9 |
| GetAFollower | Low sticker price for quick count building | $3.99 / 100 | 6.5 |
| Viralyft | Cheapest available entry point | $2.99 / 100 | 5.8 |
Promotid leads this comparison not on sticker price but on the metric that determines whether a YPP application clears — subscriber survival after audit. At $5.49 per 100, post-audit retention of roughly 97% puts effective cost at around $5.66 per 100 surviving subscribers. The full 1,000-subscriber run to threshold costs approximately $56.60 in real terms, the lowest figure across all seven providers. Delivery pacing is calibrated to look organic rather than spike-shaped, and a refill guarantee covers short-term dips. For creators who need a reliable route to their first monetisation milestone, Promotid's retention-first approach delivers the best value once audit losses are priced in.
2. Twicsy
Twicsy is the strongest runner-up and comes close to Promotid on effective cost. At $4.97 per 100 with estimated post-audit survival of around 87%, effective cost per surviving subscriber rises to approximately $5.71 — only a marginal step above Promotid's figure. Delivery timelines are comparable, support is responsive, and profile quality holds up across the channel types tested. For creators splitting a larger order across two providers to vary the delivery fingerprint, Twicsy is the natural second pick. The overall cost to reach 1,000 durable subscribers works out to roughly $57.10.
3. Buzzoid
Buzzoid positions itself on speed: orders typically start within the first hour of payment. At $4.99 per 100 the headline price nearly matches Twicsy, but retention dips to an estimated 84% post-audit, pushing effective cost to around $5.94 per 100 surviving subscribers and roughly $59.40 for a full threshold run. The fast turnaround makes Buzzoid useful when a creator needs a quick count boost ahead of a brand partnership pitch. Account quality is solid in the mid-tier bracket the starter package covers.
4. Famoid
Famoid has refined its subscriber pool toward realistic-looking accounts over years in the social growth space. At $5.95 per 100 it carries one of the higher base prices here, but post-audit retention sits at an estimated 82%, pushing effective cost to roughly $7.26 per 100 survivors — approximately $72.60 to reach the 1,000 mark. The brand is reliable and support is accessible, yet the value equation weakens once retention losses are applied. Famoid suits creators topping up an existing count rather than purchasing a full threshold run.
5. UseViral
UseViral aggregates delivery across multiple supply sources, adding diversity to the subscriber pool. At $6.00 per 100 it carries the highest starter price here, and with estimated post-audit retention of around 79%, effective cost reaches approximately $7.59 per 100 surviving subscribers. The full path to 1,000 durable subscribers costs roughly $75.90 — the highest real figure in this comparison. A gradual drip-delivery option suits risk-averse creators, but the premium pricing does not translate to proportionally better retention.
6. GetAFollower
GetAFollower's $3.99 per 100 headline looks compelling until post-audit survival enters the calculation. With retention estimated at around 63%, effective cost per surviving subscriber rises to $6.33 per 100 — more expensive than Promotid, Twicsy, and Buzzoid in real terms. Reaching 1,000 durable subscribers costs roughly $63.30 once dropout is accounted for. It suits creators comfortable absorbing some churn for a fast visible count increase, but is not the economical path to YPP eligibility the price tag implies.
7. Viralyft
Viralyft offers the lowest entry point at $2.99 per 100, which draws in budget-conscious creators. The problem is retention: post-audit survival estimated at around 48% pushes effective cost per surviving subscriber to $6.23 per 100, and a full 1,000-subscriber run that sticks costs approximately $62.30. For channels testing whether a niche triggers elevated audit sensitivity, Viralyft's low cost-per-test can be useful. For creators targeting a real YouTube monetisation application, the dropout rate makes it an unreliable foundation.
How We Evaluated These Providers
Each provider was assessed on four weighted criteria: post-audit subscriber retention tracked over a 60-day window (35% of score), cost per surviving subscriber at the 1,000-threshold run size (35%), delivery pacing relative to YouTube's anomaly detection patterns (20%), and support responsiveness including refill follow-through (10%). Retention estimates are drawn from community-verified test orders and cross-referenced against creator forum reports over a rolling six-month period. Effective cost figures assume no refills are triggered; refill guarantees were treated as a qualitative positive rather than a pricing adjustment.
Does buying YouTube subscribers violate the platform's Terms of Service?
Yes. Purchasing artificial subscriber growth is against YouTube's Terms of Service and can result in subscriber removal, content restrictions, or in repeated cases, channel strikes. Using these services carries meaningful platform risk and should be weighed carefully before any order is placed.
How quickly does delivery begin after an order?
Delivery timelines vary by provider and package size. The services in this list typically begin within 24 hours; providers that offer gradual-delivery modes spread fulfilment across several days or weeks to reduce the visibility of a sudden count increase on the channel's analytics graph.
Do purchased subscribers that survive audits count toward the YPP threshold?
Subscribers that remain after YouTube's audit cycles are reflected in the public count and contribute toward the 1,000-subscriber YPP threshold. YouTube does not publicly disclose the full criteria applied when verifying subscriber quality at the monetisation application stage, so some review risk remains even for retained counts.