Own your platform. Monetize on your terms.

We build independent creator platforms: websites, monetization, content management, and community features, without algorithmic gatekeeping.

  • Own your platform and audience.
  • Monetize directly with memberships, paywalls, and donations.
  • Publish video, audio, and livestreams from your home base.
  • Run your own private, decentralized community.
  • Security, hosting, and ongoing support done for you.
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Who Prometheus serves best

For serious creators ready to build.

Prometheus is built for creators and communities who want a durable home base they control, so your audience, content, and revenue are not at the mercy of platform shifts.

Growing creator

You publish consistently (podcast, streams, or other content), you have a real audience, and you’re ready to turn followers into owned subscribers and recurring revenue.

Minimum fit: 10k+ following

Established creator

You’ve built a serious brand with 6–7 digit reach across platforms, and you’re ready to unify your presence, simplify ops, and monetize without gatekeepers.

Typical fit: 100k–1M+ reach

Independent studio

You run a full creator studio with a team (hosts, producers, editors, social), you’ve outgrown third-party stacks, and you need a secure, owned platform at scale.

Ideal fit: multi-show studio

Testimonials

Real brands. Real results.

A few notes from people who have worked with us.

My organization has surpassed the 1-year mark of virtual hosting with Prometheus Systems, and we have been entirely satisfied with the performance and reliability of the solution. As we previously felt the pressure of the potential for censorship and denial of service, it only made sense to partner with an entity that embraces a laissez-faire approach to hosting their customers’ content. We have been able to leverage the platform to self-host Free and Open Source applications and avoid costly licensing that would quickly cut through our non-profit’s budget. Prometheus support has been responsive and competent in our rare moments of need.

Libertarian Party of North Carolina
Timothy Conard
Libertarian Party of North CarolinaIT Director
Virtual hostingSelf-hosted appsReliabilitySupport

Prior to working with Prometheus Systems, our website was problematic. Previous web developers either promised results they failed to deliver on or weren’t capable of meeting our ever-evolving website needs. All that changed when we were referred to Prometheus. Prometheus was able to handle the heavy lift of designing our new website, moving all our members over from two separate versions of the site and providing us with a reliable video server that helps to protect our company from censorship. Working with Prometheus has been extremely pleasant. They are reliable and friendly experts.

The Jimmy Dore Show
Jimmy Dore
The Jimmy Dore ShowHost, Stand-Up Comedian
Website redesignMembership migrationVideo hosting

We are very pleased with Prometheus's on-site hardware management and web hosting services. We utilize Prometheus to provide physical server hosting, direct hardware maintenance, and network resolution services. I cherish the personalized, hands-on technical support provided with real-time updates and opportunities for technical consultations whenever we run into issues. Prometheus has enabled our organization to grow by handling a lot of our hardware and networking needs so that we can focus on our products and services.

Interkosmos Link
John Bennett
Interkosmos LinkOwner
Hardware hostingMaintenanceNetworkingSupport
THE CREATOR FIRST MODEL
Website. Monetization.
Content. Community.
Built as one connected
platform under your
control. You own it all.

You own the domains, the data, and the customer relationships. We build it to stay connected while keeping you free to export, migrate, and evolve without lock-in.

Why Prometheus?

Free and independent by design

We believe creators should be able to publish without fear of sudden deplatforming. That freedom only works when your platform is secure, portable, and fully owned by you. Prometheus is built to maximize your control, your ownership, and your independence.

You own the platform

Domains, data, member accounts, and content live under your control. Built to be exportable by design, you are given full access down to the system layer.

Less gatekeeping, more leverage

Keep using social platforms for reach, but stop depending on them for revenue and access to your audience. You set the rules and nobody can deplatform you.

Open-source, not closed ecosystems

We favor open systems and standards so you’re not trapped in proprietary tooling or forced migrations you didn’t choose.

Security is part of the build

Prometheus has a security-first approach built into every layer of our platform. We deal with creators who have high security needs and are committed to protecting their data and audience.

Launch Packages

MOST BRANDS START WITH CREATOR PLATFORM

Starting build scope for your platform, tailored to your brand. Hosting, maintenance, and support plans are available as add-ons.

Starter

From $3k
A basic foundation to get creators online.
  • Custom website
  • Online store for selling merch
  • Basic paywall and donation integration
  • Events calendar for shows and tour dates
  • Email inboxes for your domain
  • Basic analytics + contact form
  • Domain registration + DNS setup
  • Website firewall
  • SSL security configuration
Ideal for creators who want a clean website foundation before expanding into monetization and community.
Most Popular

Creator Platform

From $5k
A complete platform with monetization, content, and community.
  • All Starter features
  • Multi-tier paywall platform
  • Single-sign-on integration to connected apps
  • Video and/or Audio hosting
  • Encrypted voice + video calls
  • Encrypted community chat
  • Private Live streaming
  • Newsletter / mailing-list integration
  • Social integrations
Ideal for podcasters, comedians, and media brands who want a full home base that isn’t dependent on any one platform.

Independent Network

From $12k
A higher-touch build for larger teams and multi-system rollouts.
  • All Creator Platform features
  • Branding kit (logo design, fonts, colors, typography)
  • Web asset pack (logo images, banners, product images, etc.)
  • Custom web design and UX/UI branding on site
  • Comprehensive search engine optimization
  • Full-suite decentralized social platform
  • File-sync & cloud storage for whole team
Ideal for organizations, studios, or brands with multiple products, teams, and infrastructure needs.

What we build

THE TECHNICAL STUFF

Your platform is a connected stack of website, monetization, content, and community. It is built with open-source software and runs on systems you control.

Foundation

Core platformDepth scales by package
Included in your platform build; depth varies by package.

Content + Community

Core platformDepth scales by package
Included in your platform build; depth varies by package.

Monetization

Core platformDepth scales by package
Included in your platform build; depth varies by package.

Optional add-ons

Additional costAvailable on any build
Add any of these to keep your platform stable after launch.

How it works

So, what's next?

A clear path from first call to launch, so you always know what happens next.

  1. Discovery call
    We confirm goals and fit, answer non-technical questions, and capture notes plus the recording.
  2. Platform plan + proposal
    We map the stack and rollout, confirm scope and dependencies, then deliver a clear proposal.
  3. Kickoff + access intake
    We collect access and inventory for domains and DNS, content, email, community, and any migrations.
  4. Build in milestones
    We build in staged milestones, review progress with you, and iterate until it matches the plan.
  5. Launch + cutover
    We switch DNS, run migrations, verify production, and open the platform to your audience.
  6. Ongoing support + improvements
    Support via tickets, ongoing development via projects, and check-ins as needed.

FAQ

Do I have to stop using YouTube / Twitch / social media?
No. Keep them. We build your home base so your audience and revenue aren’t dependent on those platforms, but external platforms are still useful for discoverability. You can funnel traffic from those sites onto your own platform where you own the audience.
Usually, but it depends on ownership and your current stack. We plan migrations up front and move what matters without breaking your audience pathways.
Yes. You own your domains and your assets. Our goal is to maximize the freedom of independent creators. We avoid lock-in and we’ll help you keep control.
That’s your right. We aim to keep your platform portable and avoid proprietary lock-in. You’ll be able to export your content and audience information so you’re never trapped.
It depends on scope and migration needs. After the call, we’ll give you a clear rollout plan and timeline before any build work starts.
That’s fine. The call is to confirm fit and map the plan. If timing isn’t right, you’ll leave with clarity and no pressure.
Yes. Many clients start with a strong foundation and add monetization, community, and additional systems over time.

Stop Renting. Start Owning.

Book a discovery call to see what your independent platform could look like.