alternate webcomic platforms besides webtoon / tapas (2023)

[@ary5829]

Kinda sucks how a majority of these alternative sites focus on semi-realism Korean-style manhwa type of art. Cartoony styles like mine will probably never see the light of day 😭 oh well

[@aangmaster9392]

Ya never know! Might aswell give it a shot cuz I tend to look for cartoony styles instead of manhwa styles anyway so there's always an audience for ya haha

[@ary5829]

@@aangmaster9392 Sorry I’m seeing this so late, but this comment definitely gave me a boost in confidence 🥰

[@aangmaster9392]

@@ary5829 It's okay, and aww haha hell yeah! I'm glad it gave you confidence. Everyone deserves a chance😊

[@eoyeon8474]

I love cartoony styles so chances are that your comic would attract me if I see it

[@AA-rr9ly]

We need a new app/site that’s inclusive to all art styles and genres! Most of the comics that get featured on webtoon is romance. It sucks.

[@asmolblueberry]

I highly recommend not touching Lezhin as it's not the greatest for creators as it's been quite abusive to some and usually just does as they please.

[@yuuning]

i have seen some controversies from the company, but i should def look into that more

[@asmolblueberry]

@@yuuning it just sucks as the series on it are great but the company is terrible

[@kayfey9544]

Oooo, thank you! What about WebComics? (Not to be confused with Webcomics Feed, which I looked into and my webcomic isn't vanilla enough for them).

[@paigecritchlow]

Thanks for making this video! As a comic creator myself, it's nice to see other places being discussed outside of Webtoon since they've really ramped up their exploitative nature in 2022 in particular(not that they were treating artists amazingly all the time before then). I think they need the competition because them and Tapas got so used to being at the top that they stopped caring about their communities and listening to feedback. I for one, used to really root for Dillyhub(not so much now because they have a lot of issues they refuse to fix), but now a days, I'm really rooting for Globalcomix. They're small, sure, but I feel like they respect artists the most out of everyone and are trying to create a platform that is at least FAIR. They have a lot of potential and I'm hoping to see it take off once the app launches soon!

[@ichiroyamada5080]

Can you tell me about Monetization? Especially direct debit is it just for north America because?

[@randomcoyotestudios986]

I am wondering if you had looked into Comics Fury? I've heard good things about that, and that it isn't as saturated with romance genres.

[@yuuning]

thanks for recommending!

[@StarblazerTV]

I looked into it. Seems interesting and customizable, so I ported my comic over to it to give the platform a shot. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@UltimatePerfection]

Yeah, it's basically Smackjeeves back when Smackjeeves was good. Really recommend it, I host my webcomic The Secret Report over there and never had any technical issues with the site. Not only that, it's been around for at least decade (first time learned about it in ~2010 when I was first looking into a webcomic hosting platforms) and has a very dedicated and kind admin, with no sign of site going anywhere. //edit: You can even use your custom domain for free (though obviously you first need to buy one with OVH or whatever), which isn't a given on other platforms. Not only that, but every CF feature is actually free. The site is basically living off donations of satisfied users.

[@JGVIllustrations]

Great rec! Will have to look into that one too

[@midnightbat344]

​@@StarblazerTV how was it

[@LOLOx0na]

Personally, I see WEBTOON is easy to post, also it can be easy to read on the app. However, I am just now starting to make web comics so Webtoons was my first go to. I already use it especially when I share it with family and friends whom don’t usually read comics. It is easy for them to read my comic. However, I like that you made this video because I want a audience not only my family and friends. I will love to be paid for my comic but I rather use it as a hobby. I don’t my love of art die because of money and competition fucking it up. I want my story to be seen and my art. So these recommendations really help. Thanks for this video 😊🎉

[@yuuning]

glad it helped! goodluck on your comic

[@LOLOx0na]

@@yuuning thank you 😊

[@mauriciomorali5392]

I did find this video super helpful, thanks a lot! there are some in here I wasn't even aware of.🙂

[@TheMaplestrip]

I jumped out of my chair when I heard the _Maplestory_ music, haha. Great taste

[@yuuning]

a fellow mapler i see👀

[@TheMaplestrip]

@@yuuning Childhood, how I miss those days ^_^

[@yuuning]

@@TheMaplestrip i get it lol im still playing private serves to relive the good times

[@TheMaplestrip]

@@yuuning Nice. I think I tried that once, years ago, but the lack of people made it just not the same. It was quite laggy too I think? But really, the problem is that the pace of my life has changed and I can't make time to just grind away across Victoria island. There would also not be much new to explore for me anyway, and exploration was my favorite part ^_^

[@yuuning]

@@TheMaplestrip the game may have changed but the ost will stay in my videos haha

[@acemurasaki2166]

oh my god. i thought the UU on the shirt are hanging boobas! XD oh...

[@yuuning]

u aint wrong lmao

[@williss1192]

Lezlin Comics, seriously? I remember getting ads from it hard in the beginning. It all seemed fake to me but after some time it does feel official now. I appreciate your honesty. I wonder why I've seen some artists not liking webtoons/tapas

[@yuuning]

lezlin is definitely made for 18+ audiences and it is more popular in Korea, so compared to Webtoon/Tapas, its not for the norm

[@lb.a157]

In my case, I don't like Webtoons because of how hard it is to navigate as somebody who tried to post comics there: no notifications, lots of technical issues whenever I tried submitting my work, I even got logged out of my own account 6 times, not to mention that as a bilingual individual, it became annoying that I had to go to settings all the time to switch the language whenever I wanted to browse a comic that was either on my mother tongue or English. Also, no matter how much I looked into the settings, my page appeared blocked when I tried to share the link to my webcomic to other people. And after all the trouble, I almost had no feedback, so my comic wasn't suitable for the site either way. And tapas had almost no activity. Not only myself, all the comics I followed had little feedback as well, so they ended leaving.

[@kayfey9544]

Yeah, Tapas is beginning to give trouble to its creators too. A number of my faves are leaving the platform. And when I tried to publish on Tapas, it kept giving me technical issues.

[@StarblazerTV]

In regards to Tumblr, do you have any tips for formatting the page specifically for comics? I haven't used it in years and always found the interface a bit confusing.

[@yuuning]

you can post multiple photos, although there is a limit. Not sure how it will look in webtoon format though

[@kayfey9544]

My Tumblr is my webcomic's official page though it's on other paltforms. You can do a 'Webtoon' type format of stacking each page/panel vertically within the same post. And yes, I had walked away from Tumblr years ago and just got back in, and its interface IS confusing.

[@j_galoma1013]

If you want more creative freedom, do not be in Lenzhin. I REPEAT. DO NOT BE IN LENZHIN. Yes, it's popular. But the work ethics in that app is quite toxic and abusive aside from the lurking toxic fandoms.

[@peterstrianus1790]

I wanted to try webcomics to support a Manhua I love by purchasing it through their system, As you are a creator there did you receive some notification if someone purchases it and do they send you those funds? Thank you for the reply.

[@jazen_gamic]

The platform is social media..end of the case

[@gogotimmie4553]

Yunning. Are these alternative webcomics a good place for reading/publishing matute adult 18+ webcomics?

[@AdnantaTadewa]

Is there a webcomic platform that u don’t have to sell ur soul to devil to get popularity? I just can sell jokes and story 😢😢

[@yuuning]

i have sold my soul and i am doing ok :)

[@isra_gacha]

What abt bibli comics?

[@yuuning]

ill look into it if i make another video!

[@GhostFrost24]

Well there is a different app but in same time all more like manga style anime cause there simulator to manhua and Manhwa but is depends the comics, have to focus one how to bring to life and story as well the character this why there put alot effort on those work so can see why there made alot show of anime because those Manhwa and manhua there manga to say not comic.

[@marine_manga5800]

Is Manga Toon good?

[@yuuning]

i can definitely look into it for the next video

[@marine_manga5800]

@@yuuning yayy

[@mess9599]

​@@yuuning thanku, I was wondering too...

[@Luocfgnc]

hello excuse me could you make a video or how to send your work to lezhin 😊

[@yuuning]

emails should work!

[@Luocfgnc]

​@@yuuning thank you 😊

[@kmg9338]

70% ☠☠

[@awsumcreations7604]

Namicomi really good

[@thespookylocker]

I hate air heads commercials

[@sujalrohkale]

Dashtoon is great

[@yuuning]

thanks will check it out!

[@orindae1032]

Webcomics Feed looks to be extinct.

[@Inspiration_Date]

ComicFury is a nice, free webcomic host.

[@kayfey9544]

I kinda like ComicFury, too. That's one of the platforms I'm using for my own webcomic

[@etikai2519]

I'm saying but everything is all 'Asian based' why everything anime with these comics, Its annoying

[@CuteIsFullTimeJob]

Thanks a lot for posting your videos and sharing your experiences, they are so helpful to me! I'm an art student, would love to make my own comic one day! I think I'm kinda scared to start, as I don't know what to expect.. Also working part time and studying really are making me feel dead inside🥲 but yeah, no more excuses, have to start and make it happen! Thank you for the advises

[@sm1purplmurderedme583]

there is a mobile app for global comics so viewership has griwn