Rent A Cyber Friend

Name

Rent A Cyber Friend

Legal name

Rent A Cyber Friend, Inc.

Website

https://rentacyberfriend.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Social Video Marketplace

akta.pro primary industry

Rental, Sharing & Peer‑to‑Peer Local Asset Platforms (Tools, Storage, Parking) (BPAMAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rentals & Lending (P2P) Marketplaces (CRAFAKAJ)

Keywords

• Video chat marketplace
• Pay-per-minute calls
• Social networking platform
• Live video consulting
• Online friendship services

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Monica

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Pay-per-minute Video Calls: Callers pay per minute for live video conversations with Cyber Friends. Cyber Friends earn per minute at rates they set themselves. Platform charges a 20% service fee on Cyber Friend withdrawals. First minute is typically free for callers.
2. Silver Badge Subscription: Premium subscription for Cyber Friends offering up to 25x visibility boost, verified badge, custom URL, photo gallery, priority support, and fast-track approval. Plans: $5.99/week, $9.99/month, or $89.99/year.
3. Premium Text Messaging: Eligible Silver Badge Cyber Friends can earn $0.50 for each qualifying incoming caller message. Cyber Friend replies are currently free.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rent A Cyber Friend operates a Human Connection Marketplace that pairs individuals seeking advice, motivation, or conversation (Callers) with people offering their time and perspective (Cyber Friends) through pay-per-minute, one-to-one live video calls. The platform features end-to-end encrypted video, real-time availability tracking, topic-based discovery, and a Silver Badge premium subscription that boosts Cyber Friend visibility. It operates globally with native iOS and Android apps and supports authentication via Google/Apple plus payouts via PayPal, bank transfer, and Wise.

Product overview

Rent A Cyber Friend operates as a human connection marketplace built around real-time, one-to-one video conversations. The core platform connects Callers (who pay per minute for advice, motivation, and conversation) with Cyber Friends (who earn by taking calls). The platform includes a web application and native mobile apps for iOS and Android. Cyber Friends can enhance their profiles with optional premium tiers: Silver Badge (providing visibility boost, verified badge, custom URL, photo gallery, priority support, and fast-track approval) and Premium Text (messaging feature). A professional tier called Cyber Friend Pro is planned for Q2 2026, along with Cyber Friend STAR for influencers and creators. The platform supports authentication via Google and Apple, and payouts via PayPal, bank transfer, and Wise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Silver Badge: Premium subscription tier for Cyber Friends providing up to 25x visibility boost, verified badge, custom profile URL, photo gallery, priority support, and fast-track profile approval. Plans available at $5.99/week, $9.99/month, or $89.99/year.
• Cyber Friend Pro
• Cyber Friend STAR

Products and services

• Rent A Cyber Friend Platform Two-sided online marketplace enabling real-time, one-to-one pay-per-minute video conversations between Callers (consumers seeking advice, motivation, or human connection) and Cyber Friends (individuals earning money by sharing their time and expertise). Includes search by topic, expertise, language, and availability; end-to-end encrypted video; and a free first minute for callers.
• Silver Badge Recurring subscription product for Cyber Friends providing up to 25x visibility boost in search results, verified Silver Badge, custom profile URL, expanded photo gallery, priority support, and fast-track profile approval. Plans offered at $5.99/week, $9.99/month, or $89.99/year.
• Premium Text Paid asynchronous messaging product where Callers pay $0.50 per message and eligible Silver Badge Cyber Friends earn $0.50 per qualifying incoming message. Cyber Friend replies are currently free.
• iOS Mobile App Native iOS app that lets users browse Cyber Friend profiles, indicate online status, and make or receive pay-per-minute video calls. Add Money and withdrawal requests must be completed via the website dashboard.
• Android Mobile App Native Android app that lets users browse Cyber Friend profiles, indicate online status, and make or receive pay-per-minute video calls. Add Money and withdrawal requests must be completed via the website dashboard.

Quantifiable outcome

• 160+ countries connected on the platform
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Google (Sign-In)coreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Sign-In integration allowing users to register and access services using their Google account credentials. Platform receives user ID, email, and name for authentication purposes.
• Apple (Sign in with Apple)coreTechnology or IntegrationSign in with Apple integration enabling users to authenticate using Apple ID. May include Apple private relay email addresses.
• PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayPal is a payout method available for Cyber Friends to withdraw their earnings from video calls. One of the primary withdrawal options alongside bank transfer and Wise.
• YouTubecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial YouTube channel @rentacyberfriend provides step-by-step video tutorials for platform usage, including tutorials for Callers, Cyber Friends, and Silver Badge setup.
• Apple App StorecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributoriOS mobile application distributed through Apple App Store. Subscription cancellations handled through Apple ID account settings.
• Google Play StorecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAndroid mobile application distributed through Google Play Store. Subscription cancellations handled through Google Play account settings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Twitch: Twitch is the dominant live-video platform with subscriptions, donations, and creator monetization. Comparable real-time video infrastructure and creator-economy dynamics, though Twitch is broadcast/streaming-first rather than 1-on-1 paid calls.
• Patreon: Patreon is a broad-incumbent creator-subscription platform. Comparable monetization of creator time/attention through recurring fees, but serves longer-form content rather than real-time per-minute interactions. Represents an alternative channel for Cyber Friend supply-side talent.
• OnlyFans: OnlyFans is a large-scale creator-monetization platform with subscriptions, DMs, and paid interactions. Operates in an adjacent category (paid creator-to-fan engagement) with overlapping trust-and-safety dynamics, though OnlyFans focuses on subscriptions rather than per-minute video calls.

Direct peers

• Superpeer: Superpeer enables creators and experts to monetize 1-on-1 paid video calls and group sessions. Comparable in core product (per-minute paid video, creator-side earnings), though Superpeer targets established creators/educators while RentACyberFriend's supply side is broader (anyone 18+).
• Cameo: Cameo operates a marketplace for paid, personalized 1-on-1 video interactions (primarily with notable talent). Like Rent A Cyber Friend, the core mechanic is a per-transaction paid video engagement with a real person, making the business model, payment rails, and creator-side economics directly comparable.
• JustAnswer: JustAnswer is a paid expert Q&A and consultation platform across professional verticals (legal, medical, tech, etc.). Comparable business model (pay-per-interaction with a vetted expert) and target user (someone seeking quick, paid advice), though JustAnswer is text/chat-heavy vs. video-first.
• Clarity.fm: Clarity.fm is an on-demand expert consultation marketplace where users pay per minute to talk with vetted experts. Closely matches Rent A Cyber Friend's pay-per-minute video model and topic/expertise filtering, though Clarity focuses on professional/business verticals.
• FriendPC: FriendPC is an online 'rent a friend' marketplace offering virtual companionship via chat and calls. Closely comparable to Rent A Cyber Friend in concept (paid digital companionship), though FriendPC skews more text-based, while RentACyberFriend is video-first.
• Rent a Friend: Rent a Friend pioneered the 'rent a friend' category for in-person companionship. While Rent A Cyber Friend is video-mediated and global, it shares the same conceptual category (paying for time with a companion for conversation/connection), addressing the same loneliness use case.

Others

• Quora: Quora is a Q&A/advice platform with monetized expert answers (Quora+) and a creator economy. Adjacent because it monetizes expertise, though asynchronously and text-first rather than live video. Represents an alternative channel where advice-seeking behavior occurs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@rentacyberfriend

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Rent A Cyber Friend