Locals

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.