LuluStream and FileHost.net are close cousins in how they work: you upload a video, the service encodes it for streaming, and you share a link or an embed. Both also pay uploaders for views and both sell a premium account that removes limits. The differences are in the details, and the details are what decide whether a switch is worth the effort.

This page lines the two up using what LuluStream publishes on its public pages as of November 2026 and what FileHost.net documents in its own premium, earn money and API pages. Where LuluStream does not publish a number, the table says so instead of guessing. One example is the minimum payout, which we could not find on any public page we reached.

Read it as a checklist for your own situation: how large your files are, how long they sit untouched, which countries your viewers come from, and how you want to be paid.

FileHost.net and LuluStream at a glance

Facts as of November 2026. "Not published" means the provider does not state it publicly. Plans and limits change, so confirm on the official site before deciding.

FeatureFileHost.netLuluStream
Free planFileHost.netFree account, no card neededLuluStreamFree account
Paid plansFileHost.net$7.99/mo or $77.99/yearLuluStreamFrom $19.99 per 30 daysOther listed periods: 120 days $69.99, 180 days $89.99, 365 days $129.99. Paid with Bitcoin or Litecoin.
Max file sizeFileHost.net5 GB free, 20 GB premiumLuluStreamFree: Not published; premium 20 GB
StorageFileHost.netNo storage cap publishedLuluStreamUnlimited (as advertised)Also advertised: no bandwidth limitation.
File retentionFileHost.net60 days inactive (free); never (premium)LuluStream60 days inactive (free); kept (premium)
Pay per viewFileHost.net$1.50 to $33 per 10,000 viewsLuluStreamUp to $35 per 10,000 viewsThe home page says 3 views per 24 hours; its FAQ says up to 4 per user or IP.
Payout minimumFileHost.net$10LuluStreamNot published
Payout methodsFileHost.net10+ incl. crypto, Payeer, WebMoneyLuluStreamNot published
Ads for viewersFileHost.netAd-supported; run your own on premiumLuluStreamPremium accounts are ad-free
Embeddable playerFileHost.netYes, iframe embed, custom colorLuluStreamYes, custom logo on premium
Streaming qualityFileHost.netSecure HLS, up to 1080p by defaultLuluStreamHLS streaming
Remote uploadFileHost.netYes, dozens of hosts + direct linksLuluStreamYes, plus FTP, API and torrent
APIFileHost.netREST API: upload, remote, foldersLuluStreamYes, API page linked
Privacy controlsFileHost.netProtected embeds, searchable toggleLuluStreamNot published
Download without accountFileHost.netYes, viewers need no accountLuluStreamNot published

Where FileHost.net stands out

  • The payout minimum is published: $10, with requests usually processed in under 24 hours and at most a week.
  • The earning rates are a full public table by viewer country, from $1.50 to $33 per 10,000 views, so you can estimate income before uploading.
  • The premium price is a plain monthly figure ($7.99) with discounts for six and twelve months, rather than periods counted in days.
  • Payment for premium and traffic can come from your own earnings balance, which closes the loop for active uploaders.
  • Premium files up to 20 GB, a documented REST API for uploads, remote uploads and folders, and protected embed links.

Where LuluStream stands out

  • A higher advertised top rate: LuluStream says "up to $35" per 10,000 views against FileHost.net's top tier of $33.
  • Several upload routes are listed on the home page: browser, FTP, remote URL, API and torrent.
  • Subtitle support and multi-language support are both listed as features.
  • Short premium periods, starting at 30 days, suit a one-off project.
  • Premium includes a player without the LuluStream logo and a custom player logo.

Trade-offs to weigh with LuluStream

Choose FileHost.net if you

  • want the payout minimum and all rate tiers written down before you commit
  • prefer a monthly premium price to day-based periods
  • plan to pay for premium from the money your videos already earned
  • want protected embed links and a REST API documented in one place
  • also want to import existing videos from other hosts with remote upload

Choose LuluStream if you

  • chase the highest advertised top rate and your audience matches its best tier
  • want FTP or torrent as an upload route
  • only need premium for a month or so
  • want your own logo in the player

Premium pricing: days versus months

LuluStream sells premium by the day count. According to its premium page, 30 days costs $19.99, 120 days $69.99, 180 days $89.99 and 365 days $129.99. The longer plans get cheaper per day, which rewards commitment but makes the entry price high if you only want to test.

FileHost.net prices by calendar period: $7.99 for a month, $37.99 for six months and $77.99 for a year. For a creator who just wants larger uploads and files that never expire, the monthly entry point is the lower of the two. Always compare the plan features line by line, because premium bundles differ. LuluStream lists priority encoding, no logo in the player and a higher remote upload limit; FileHost.net lists ad-free viewing for you, 20 GB files, custom player color and priority upload.

How the earning numbers compare

The first thing to notice is wording. LuluStream says you can "earn up to $35 per 10k views". That figure is a ceiling. What you actually earn depends on where viewers are, and a public breakdown by country was not available on the pages we could read.

FileHost.net shows the whole table: $33 for tier 1, $22 for tier 2, $11 for tier 3, $7 for tier 4, $1.50 for Turkey and $5 for everywhere else, each per 10,000 views. If most of your audience sits in lower tiers, the ceiling matters less than the table. Both services limit how many views from one person count in a day, so neither rewards refreshing.

Retention and what happens to idle files

LuluStream's FAQ says free users' videos are removed after 60 days and premium videos are never removed. FileHost.net uses the same 60-day inactive rule for free accounts and never deletes premium files. The practical lesson is the same on both: a free account is a good fit for content that gets watched regularly, and an archive of rarely viewed material belongs on a premium plan or a separate backup.

Moving from LuluStream to FileHost.net

  1. 1Export or list your LuluStream files and note which ones still earn views; move those first.
  2. 2Create a free FileHost.net account and confirm the payout method you want in the dashboard.
  3. 3Download originals if you still have them, or keep the source files from before encoding.
  4. 4Upload large files through the browser or the API, keeping each file under 5 GB on a free account.
  5. 5Replace the old embed code in your pages with the new FileHost.net embed and test playback.
  6. 6Keep the old links live for a few weeks, then retire them once traffic has moved.

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Frequently asked questions

Its public site was loading normally when we checked in November 2026 and showed features, an FAQ and a premium page. Services in this category change often, so confirm before moving anything.

LuluStream advertises up to $35 per 10,000 views and FileHost.net pays $1.50 to $33 depending on country. The ceiling alone does not tell you what your own audience will earn, so compare using your top viewer countries.

FileHost.net pays out from $10. LuluStream's minimum is not published on the public pages we could access.

FileHost.net remote upload does not list LuluStream as a supported host. If you have the original files or a direct download link, upload them directly or through a direct-URL remote upload.

Both services remove files after 60 days of inactivity on free accounts. Premium accounts keep files indefinitely on both.

Sources & last checked

LuluStream details were last checked in November 2026 from the pages below. FileHost.net details come from our own premium, earn money and API documentation pages. Spotted something out of date? Tell us on the contact page.

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