Politically independent communities
Subscription community platform owned by Rumble. Popular with politically heterodox podcasters who've been deplatformed elsewhere or want a backup that won't moderate them out. As of 2025 all Locals accounts must connect a Rumble login. 10% platform fee on subs, 20% on Content+ one-time sales — steeper than competitors.
- Rumble-aligned and content-moderation tolerant
- Combined subscription + community feed in one platform
- Ad-free experience for subscribers
- 10% subscription fee + 20% Content+ fee
- Smaller addressable audience than mainstream platforms
- Required Rumble account connection
Locals is a subscription-based community platform now owned by Rumble (acquired October 2021) and popular with politically heterodox podcasters and creators who've either been deplatformed elsewhere or want a backup that won't moderate them out. The platform combines a subscription billing layer (Patreon-style) with a community feed (Facebook-group-style) — for one creator-set monthly price, subscribers get a content feed, exclusive posts, livestreams, comment threads, and direct creator engagement. As of 2025, all Locals users must have a connected Rumble account; account creation now runs through Rumble. Subscription prices are creator-set, Locals takes 10% on subs plus 20% on one-time Content+ transactions, and Stripe charges 2.9% + $0.30 on top — that's roughly 13% all-in subscription fee at the surface, more on one-time sales. The platform is ad-free for subscribers, which is a real differentiator from YouTube and most alternatives. LocalsTV is available on AppleTV, Roku, GoogleTV, and FireTV. Who it's for: podcasters whose content sits outside mainstream politics, religion, or wellness, where mainstream platforms have a history of demonetizing or suppressing — or podcasters who want a Rumble-ecosystem backup. Who it isn't for: politically neutral shows where the brand association may turn off sponsors and partners. Functional and viable for its specific niche; not a Patreon replacement for shows that have nothing to do with the Rumble ecosystem.
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Locals FAQ
What is Locals in one line?
Subscription community platform owned by Rumble
Who should pick Locals?
Locals is shaped for politically independent communities. Its biggest strength: rumble-aligned and content-moderation tolerant. Popular with politically heterodox podcasters who've been deplatformed elsewhere or want a backup that won't moderate them out
What should I watch out for with Locals?
10% subscription fee + 20% content+ fee; smaller addressable audience than mainstream platforms. None of these are deal-breakers on their own, but they're worth knowing before you commit.
Is Locals free?
There's a free tier, and you can ship work on it before deciding to upgrade. Confirm what's included on their site.
What can I use instead of Locals?
Closest in the same category: PodInbox, Fanlist, Soundbite. Each has its own shape — see the alternatives page for a side-by-side.