# How to Find Paid Brand Deals on LGI

> To find paid brand deals on LGI, open Explore deals, choose Paid, narrow to a relevant category and review the actual requirements. Build a shortlist before applying. Public browsing is available without a paid plan, while an application requires an account and available allowance.

By LGI · Published 2026-09-14 · Updated 2026-09-14

Canonical: https://lgi365.com/blog/find-paid-brand-deals-on-lgi

Published by LGI, the creator marketplace described in these articles. Platform comparisons are brand-published editorial assessments, not independent testing or a paid-placement ranking. Examples are illustrative, not creator results. Platform terms and deal availability can change; verify current requirements before applying.

## Key takeaways

- Start with Paid when your goal is a cash creator fee; products and commission are different.

- Use category, platform and country to improve relevance, then verify the individual deal.

- Apply with a relevant channel, concise idea and quote where requested—not a generic introduction.

## 1. Start with the public marketplace

Open Explore deals to see the current marketplace. The default board is intentionally broader than the paid collection: it includes different compensation arrangements so you can choose what fits. If you are evaluating LGI for the first time, read a few public deal pages before buying a plan or preparing a full proposal.

The public experience allows up to three pages of results per filter. It is a discovery view, not an unlimited export of every campaign. Results and eligibility can change, so a link saved last week may lead to a closed deal today. A retained historical page helps explain a past opportunity; it is not evidence that applications remain open.

[Explore deals](https://lgi365.com/deals)

[How the LGI workflow works](https://lgi365.com/how-it-works)

## 2. Use filters in the order that matters to your work

Choose Paid if you need an agreed creator fee. Affiliate compensation depends on eligible results, and a gifted collaboration offers product compensation; neither should be treated as a guaranteed cash payment for making content. If a deal combines models, read how the components are defined.

Next, choose a category that matches your portfolio, then a platform and country where relevant. Avoid applying every possible filter at once: you can hide suitable opportunities by making the search narrower than your actual requirements. Start with a genuine constraint, inspect the results, and add a second constraint when it improves fit.

| Filter | What it helps answer | What it does not prove |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paid | Does the listed compensation type include a creator fee? | Your final scope, net income or selection |
| Category | Is the product area relevant to my content? | Every detail of the product or intended audience |
| Platform | Which channel does the opportunity target? | That my account meets all requirements |
| Country | Which location should I investigate? | Shipping, tax or other eligibility details |

[Open the Paid filter](https://lgi365.com/deals?type=paid)

[Browse the category directory](https://lgi365.com/deals/categories)

## 3. Read the deal as a production commitment

Before applying, review the required platform, location, deliverables, compensation and timeline. Look for whether you are making assets for a brand, posting to your audience or doing both. Identify any requested revisions, advertising permissions or exclusivity. An attractive brand name cannot resolve an unclear content license.

For an illustrative software deal, your questions might include account access, supported operating system and whether the brand supplies a demonstration environment. For a beauty deal, they might concern shades, testing time and requested claims. A proposal becomes stronger when it shows you understand the actual production conditions.

Separate mandatory requirements from preferences. If a mandatory condition does not fit, skip the application unless the brand explicitly allows an alternative. If an important term is missing, record a specific question for the appropriate communication step. Do not fill gaps with assumptions that a product gift includes cash or a headline budget is your final offer.

[Technology creator deals](https://lgi365.com/deals/categories/technology)

[Beauty creator deals](https://lgi365.com/deals/categories/beauty)

[Contract and scope checklist](https://lgi365.com/creator-resources/templates/brand-deal-contract-checklist)

## 4. Prepare a focused application

Sign in and make sure the channel you want to use is connected in your profile. LGI applications use a relevant channel and a message, with a quote where the deal requests one. Select the account that demonstrates fit for the required platform rather than whichever account has the largest unrelated following.

Keep the message specific and concise. The current application message field supports 600 characters, so prioritize the audience or production fit, one concrete idea and one relevant example. A full portfolio can provide context, but the reviewer should not have to search through dozens of unrelated links to understand your proposal.

If a quote is requested, make sure the amount and currency correspond to the scope you are offering. Clarify uncertain rights or extra versions before accepting a final agreement. An application is an expression of interest, not confirmation that you have been hired; do not start production or make purchases on that assumption.

```text
Illustrative application — adapt to the actual deal:

I create practical [category] content for [audience]. For this deal, I would show [specific use case] in [format]. Relevant example: [link]. I can deliver within [realistic window] after [product/access] arrives. Please confirm whether [important scope question] is included.
```

[Adapt the full pitch template](https://lgi365.com/creator-resources/templates/brand-deal-pitch)

## 5. Match the plan to your actual application needs

The current plan structure is Starter: free, 5 monthly applications; Growth: $19.90 per month, 20 monthly applications; Pro: $29.90 per month, 50 monthly applications. Choose based on a realistic number of qualified applications, not a hope that sending more will guarantee work. Application allowance is not a promise of acceptance, a production payment or a substitute for the brand's selection process.

Before upgrading, count how many opportunities truly fit your country, channel, category and capacity. If few do, improving your portfolio or revisiting the marketplace later may be more useful than buying additional allowance. Review the current checkout terms and renewal choice before purchasing.

[Review current application plans](https://lgi365.com/pricing)

## 6. Keep compensation and workflow separate after selection

Once a collaboration is confirmed, review the agreement and follow the correct delivery and communication path. LGI distinguishes platform-managed, affiliate and direct workflows. The party responsible for approval and settlement, and the conditions for payment, can vary. A paid deal should not be assumed to use a universal payment process.

Track the milestones you can verify: agreed scope, access or product received, submission, revisions, approval and payment progress. Keep private shipping or payment information in the appropriate authenticated workflow. If the deal closes before you apply, use current opportunities to find an alternative; do not treat the historical page as an open invitation.

The goal of a good search session is a small set of viable next actions. Save your selection criteria, improve one weak portfolio example and apply to work you can deliver responsibly. That approach creates a repeatable process without promising an outcome you cannot control.

[Understand collaboration types](https://lgi365.com/help-center/collaboration-types)

[Fix common application mistakes](https://lgi365.com/blog/brand-deal-application-mistakes)

## Questions

### Can I browse LGI before paying for a plan?

Yes. Public deal browsing is available without a paid plan, within the public browsing limit. Applying requires an account and available application allowance. Starter is free; current plans are shown on Pricing.

### Why did a deal disappear from the current results?

Availability and status can change. A closed deal may retain a historical public page but no longer accept applications. Open the individual deal for its latest status and use the current marketplace to find available alternatives.

### Does choosing Paid guarantee a fixed amount of income?

No. Paid identifies a compensation type. Brand selection, the final agreed scope, completion requirements and settlement terms still apply. A plan or application does not guarantee income.

## Sources and product references

- [LGI: How it works](https://lgi365.com/how-it-works)

- [LGI: current application plans](https://lgi365.com/pricing)

- [LGI: collaboration types](https://lgi365.com/help-center/collaboration-types)

## Related reading

- [9 Brand Deal Application Mistakes—and How to Fix Them](https://lgi365.com/blog/brand-deal-application-mistakes)

- [Your First Paid Brand Deal: A 30-Day Action Plan](https://lgi365.com/blog/first-paid-brand-deal-30-day-plan)

- [6 of the Best Platforms for Paid Brand Deals in 2026](https://lgi365.com/blog/best-paid-brand-deal-platforms)

## Relevant deal categories

- [Beauty brand deals for content creators](https://lgi365.com/deals/categories/beauty)

- [Fashion brand deals for creators](https://lgi365.com/deals/categories/fashion)

- [Technology brand deals for creators](https://lgi365.com/deals/categories/technology)

## Next step

[Explore deals](https://lgi365.com/deals)

[Editorial policy](https://lgi365.com/editorial-policy)