Your NIL. Your Control.

Connecting athletes, brands, schools, agents, and agencies — all in one place. Transparent, compliant, and built for everyone.

100%Compliance Verified
100%Athletes Keep
5–20%Platform Fee

The #1 NIL Platform

Connecting Everyone Together

Athletes, brands, schools, agents, and agencies — all on one platform. Transparent, compliant, and built for everyone.

How It Works for Athletes
Step 1

Create Your Free Profile

Set up your athlete profile in minutes — add your sport, school, social media handles, and the services you offer.

Step 2

Get Discovered by Brands

Brands search and find you directly. Your profile is your storefront — with or without an agent.

Step 3

Review & Sign Deals

Use legally-vetted contract templates. Automatic compliance checks ensure NCAA and state rules are met before you sign.

Step 4

Complete Work & Get Paid

Brands save a card upfront and are charged only when work is approved — you keep 100% of every deal. Athletes pay zero fees.

Why Athletes Choose DirectNIL

Fair Pricing

AI suggests rates based on your reach and market data

Protected Deals

Charge-on-completion ensures you always get paid

Compliance Support

Auto-checks for NCAA and state regulations

Quick Turnaround

Average deal completion in 48 hours

Athlete Plans

Free

Get started and be discovered

Free
  • Public profile listing
  • Unlimited deal inquiries
  • Basic analytics
  • Compliance checker
Most Popular

Premium

Stand out and earn more

$19/ mo
  • Everything in Free
  • Boosted search visibility
  • AI-powered pricing insights
  • Advanced analytics
  • Priority support
How It Works for Companies
Step 1

Create Your Brand Profile

Set up your company profile, define your industry, target sports, and budget range to attract the right athletes.

Step 2

Search & Filter Athletes

Browse thousands of verified athletes. Filter by sport, school, follower count, engagement rate, and more.

Step 3

Send Offers & Sign Contracts

Send deal proposals directly to athletes. Use our standardized contracts — no lawyers required. Full compliance built in.

Step 4

Track ROI & Scale

Monitor campaign performance, athlete deliverables, and ROI in your brand dashboard. Easily scale to more partnerships.

Why Companies Choose DirectNIL

Direct Access

Connect directly with athletes and their representatives

Performance Tracking

Real-time ROI and engagement analytics

AI Matching

Find athletes that fit your brand perfectly

Risk-Free

Only pay when deliverables are complete

Brand Plans

Free

Try it out with no commitment

Free
  • Up to 3 deal inquiries/mo
  • Basic athlete search
  • Standardized contracts
  • Tiered platform fee (5–20%)

Starter

Perfect for small businesses and local brands

$49/ mo
  • Up to 5 athlete searches/mo
  • 2 active campaigns
  • Basic ROI tracking
  • Email support
Most Popular

Professional

For growing brands scaling their NIL presence

$199/ mo
  • Unlimited athlete searches
  • 10 active campaigns
  • Advanced ROI & analytics
  • AI athlete matching
  • Priority support
  • Deal templates

Custom

For agencies and large brands running multiple campaigns

Custom
  • Everything in Professional
  • Campaign automation
  • Custom dashboards
  • API access
  • Dedicated account manager
Local & Small Business

Big Brand Power. Small Business Budget.

Partner with local athletes your community already knows and trusts. Drive foot traffic, build brand loyalty, and see real ROI — starting from $0.

5%
Platform fee (Local Pro)
$0
To get started
Local
Athletes in your area

Why Local Businesses Love DirectNIL

Community Trust

Local athletes carry real credibility with your customers

Affordable Deals

Work within any budget — deals start under $100

Measurable ROI

Track clicks, visits, and sales from every campaign

Zero Risk

Pay only when work is approved — charge-on-completion

For Agents

Free to Join. Premium When You're Ready.

Join for free and start managing your athlete roster, tracking commissions, and closing deals. Upgrade to Professional for premium analytics, AI athlete matching, and marketplace boosting.

Free
Up to 5 athletes
$29/mo
Professional plan
  • Personal agent profile & verification
  • Manage your athlete roster & commission rates
  • Automated commission on completed deals
  • Stripe payouts directly to your bank
  • Premium: AI matching & athlete boosting
For Agencies

$1,000 Partnership. Full Visibility.

A one-time $1,000 fee unlocks your agency partnership — see all your agents' data, manage rosters across your entire organization, and track every commission in one dashboard.

$1,000 one-time
Full agency access — no monthly fees
  • See all your agents' data & performance
  • Add and manage unlimited agents
  • Organization-wide athlete management
  • Agency commission splits on every deal
  • Revenue analytics & reporting dashboard
  • Featured agency placement in marketplace

How Commissions Work

Step 1

Set Your Terms

Agree on a percentage, flat fee, or hybrid commission with each athlete

Step 2

Athlete Accepts

Your athlete reviews and accepts the commission agreement on-platform

Step 3

Auto-Calculated

When a deal completes, your commission is automatically calculated

Step 4

Instant Payout

Commissions are paid directly to your bank account via Stripe

Institutional Partnerships

Your Athletes Are Doing NIL Deals — With or Without You.

DirectNIL institutional partnerships give your compliance office real oversight, real analytics, and real control — priced by division, not headcount.

5
Partnership tiers
Auto
Disclosure notifications
Full
Compliance oversight

What Your Institution Gets

Roster-Wide Analytics

Track earnings by athlete, sport, and deal type across your entire roster. Know exactly who's leaving money on the table.

Automatic Disclosures

When a deal is finalized, your compliance office is notified automatically. No more chasing athletes for paperwork.

Compliance Pre-Approval

Deals must pass through your compliance office before they go live. You stay in control at every step.

Auto-Generated Reports

Monthly compliance reports ready to hand directly to your AD or NCAA auditor.

Athlete Verification

We verify current enrollment status so brands always know they're working with active, eligible athletes from your school.

NIL Disclosure Receipts

Auto-generated, timestamped proof of disclosure for every deal — ready for NCAA auditors, legal counsel, or your AD on demand.

Partnership Tiers

High School

For high schools

$500
/year
  • Real-time deal notifications
  • Basic compliance dashboard
  • Athlete roster management
  • Standardized deal templates

JUCO / NJCAA

For junior colleges

$1,000
/year
  • Everything in High School
  • Compliance pre-approval workflow
  • Monthly compliance reports
  • Bulk athlete onboarding

NCAA D3 / NAIA

For smaller college programs

$3,500
/year
  • Everything in JUCO
  • Roster-wide analytics
  • Undervalued athlete alerts
  • Certified Partner badge
  • NIL financial literacy module
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NCAA D2

For mid-size programs

$8,500
/year
  • Everything in D3/NAIA
  • Priority brand targeting for your school
  • Deal flagging & pause controls
  • Auto-generated AD reports
  • Dedicated account manager
Enterprise

NCAA D1

For large programs & conferences

$25,000
/year
  • Everything in D2
  • Conference-wide deal access
  • White-label branding
  • Exclusive territory rights
  • Custom compliance workflows
Not Sure Where You Fit?

Discuss a Custom Deal

Conference-wide agreements, unique compliance needs, or just want to talk it through — our team will build a proposal around your institution specifically.