--- title: "How to make money with a WhatsApp group: the models that work" description: "Subscriptions, affiliates, sponsored posts and your own sales: how each revenue model works in WhatsApp groups, with a side by side simulator." featured_image: "https://9bot.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ern-en-make-money-whatsapp-group.webp" url: "https://9bot.com.br/en/make-money-whatsapp-group/" date_modified: "2026-10-25T15:52:57+00:00" last_updated: "2026-10-25T15:52:57+00:00" --- # How to make money with a WhatsApp group: the models that work A guide for creators, affiliates and owners of large communities who want to choose a revenue model and estimate results with their own numbers. revenueaffiliatessubscriptions Reading time: 4 min ## In this article 1. [How it works in practice](#simulation) 2. [Direct answer](#resposta) 3. [The four models](#models) 4. [Revenue simulator](#simulator) 5. [How to choose](#how-to-choose) 6. [What 9bot does](#operations) 7. [Read also](#artigos-relacionados) 8. [FAQ](#faq) ## How it works in practice Without a bot, an expired member stays in the group and the admin answers questions by hand. With 9bot, the subscriber gets an expiry notice, whoever did not renew is removed and the new member gets a welcome and the menu. Without a bot, an expired member stays in the group and the admin answers questions by hand. With 9bot, the subscriber gets an expiry notice, whoever did not renew is removed and the new member gets a welcome and the menu. **Direct answer:** A WhatsApp group earns revenue through four main models: subscriptions (members pay to join and stay), affiliates (the group earns a commission on sales from its links), sponsored posts (a brand pays to appear in the group) and own sales (the owner sells a product or service). WhatsApp does not pay group owners and does not bill subscriptions inside the app, so all revenue comes from an arrangement outside it. The right model depends on group size, audience trust and the time available to run it. **In short:** - Four models: subscriptions, affiliates, sponsored posts and own sales. - WhatsApp does not pay group owners; payment happens outside the app. - The simulator compares the models with the numbers you enter. ## The four revenue models | Model | How money comes in | What it demands from the admin | | --- | --- | --- | | Subscription | Monthly fee charged on a payment platform; the group link goes only to people who paid | Access control and removal of members who did not renew | | Affiliates | Commission on sales made through links from stores such as Amazon, Mercado Livre and Shopee | A steady flow of offers without turning the group into spam | | Sponsored posts | A brand pays an agreed amount per post or package | An audience that reads and clear rules for advertisers | | Own sales | Sale of the owner product, service, course or consulting | Customer service and audience trust | Models can be combined, but each one changes the relationship with members. A paid group tolerates less advertising; a free deals group lives on commissions and needs a steady pace. ![Want to automate your WhatsApp groups? Discover 9bot and set up alerts, commands and integrations in minutes. Free trial](https://9bot.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1stBannerUniversal-EN.gif)[](https://9bot.com.br/en/start-now/) ## Simulator: monthly revenue per model Enter the group size and the parameters of each model. Price, ticket, commission and profit fields start at 0 so you can fill in your own values. Group membersSubscription: % of members who paySubscription: monthly feeAffiliates: offers per dayAffiliates: % of members who click each offerAffiliates: % of clicks that become a purchaseAffiliates: average order valueAffiliates: commission (%)Sponsorship: posts sold per monthSponsorship: price per postOwn sales: % of members who buy each monthOwn sales: profit per sale Subscription per month**…** Affiliates per month**…** Sponsorship per month**…** Own sales per month**…** Highest revenue**…** Estimate based on the numbers you enter, before taxes and payment platform fees. Affiliates uses 30 days per month. Measure your real percentages for a few weeks before deciding. ## How to choose the model - **Subscriptions** work when content is exclusive and recurring, such as mentoring, market signals or classes. See [WhatsApp VIP group](https://9bot.com.br/en/paid-whatsapp-group/). - **Affiliates** work in deals groups with many members and daily posts. See [how to share affiliate links without getting banned](https://9bot.com.br/en/share-affiliate-links-whatsapp/). - **Sponsored posts** need a defined niche and readership numbers to show advertisers. - **Own sales** suit owners who already have a product; the group becomes a relationship channel. See [WhatsApp sales group](https://9bot.com.br/en/whatsapp-sales-group/). If the community is paid, compare platforms and fees in [paid community on WhatsApp](https://9bot.com.br/en/whatsapp-vs-skool-paid-community/). ## What to automate so the model works - **Time-limited access**: a notice before expiry and automatic removal of members who did not renew. - **Affiliate offers** from Mercado Livre, Amazon and Shopee at scheduled times. - **Link moderation**, anti-spam and strikes, so only the owner posts links in the group. - **Reports** on messages, members, growth and reactions, which work as proof for advertisers. 9bot uses your own number and is not meant for bulk messaging to people who did not ask. It has a single plan, Basic Pro, with a 7-day free trial. To measure the group, see [relevant group metrics](https://9bot.com.br/en/how-to-measure-whatsapp-group-success-kpis/). To price sponsored posts by reads and clicks, see [Advertise in WhatsApp groups: how to price and publish sponsored posts](https://9bot.com.br/en/advertise-in-whatsapp-groups/). ## Read also - [Paid community: WhatsApp, Skool, Circle or Telegram? Cost and fee calculator](https://9bot.com.br/en/whatsapp-vs-skool-paid-community/) - [Paid WhatsApp group: how to set one up, charge a subscription and remove non-payers](https://9bot.com.br/en/paid-whatsapp-group/) - [How to share affiliate links on WhatsApp without getting banned](https://9bot.com.br/en/share-affiliate-links-whatsapp/) - [WhatsApp sales group: how to create one and sell without becoming spam](https://9bot.com.br/en/whatsapp-sales-group/) - [WhatsApp group metrics: which KPIs to track to measure success](https://9bot.com.br/en/how-to-measure-whatsapp-group-success-kpis/) ![Stop managing your WhatsApp group manually: set up commands, alerts and automations with 9bot. 50% OFF: Automate my group](https://9bot.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2ndBanner-bot-para-grupos-EN.gif)[](https://9bot.com.br/en/start-now/) ## FAQ Can you make money with a WhatsApp group? Yes, through subscriptions, affiliate commissions, sponsored posts or your own sales. WhatsApp does not pay group owners; revenue comes from arrangements outside the app. Does WhatsApp pay per member? No. There is no payout program for members or views in groups. Which model earns the most? It depends on group size, niche and audience trust. Use the simulator with your numbers to compare. How much should I charge for a sponsored post? There is no official price list. Use the readership and click history of the group to justify the price to the advertiser. Does 9bot process payments? No. Payment stays on your sales platform. 9bot handles time-limited access, scheduled offers, moderation and reports. ![9bot CTA](https://9bot.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Automatize-a-gestao-do-seu-grupo-com-o-9bot-EN.png)[ ](https://9bot.com.br/en/start-now/) ## Sitemap See the full [sitemap](https://9bot.com.br/sitemap.md) for all pages, and the [glossary](https://9bot.com.br/glossary/) for 9bot terms.