According to data compiled by Multiples and Variety, subscription platform OnlyFans has emerged as the most revenue-efficient company in the world, generating a staggering $37.6 million in revenue per employee — a figure that dwarfs even the biggest tech giants.
In comparison, NVIDIA, the AI chip leader, recorded $3.6 million in revenue per employee, followed by Cursor ($3.3 million), Apple ($2.4 million), and Meta ($2.2 million). The gap highlights how OnlyFans’ lean structure and direct-to-consumer business model have made it an unparalleled outlier in terms of efficiency.
Here’s how the top companies stack up by revenue per employee:
- OnlyFans: $37.6M
- NVIDIA: $3.6M
- Cursor: $3.3M
- Apple: $2.4M
- Meta: $2.2M
- Alphabet: $1.9M
- OpenAI: $1.1M
- Microsoft: $1.1M
- Tesla: $0.8M
- Amazon: $0.4M
The analysis notes that the list includes only full-time employees and excludes contractors.
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This striking comparison underscores how different business models — from subscription-based digital platforms to hardware and AI powerhouses — can yield vastly different operational efficiencies, with OnlyFans leading by a margin no one else even comes close to matching.
