Vocal is free. You can create an account, publish stories, collect tips from readers, and build your audience without ever paying anything.
Vocal+ is an optional paid membership - $9.99/month or $99/year - for creators who want to earn more and do more on the platform.
What each plan includes
Free account
Publish unlimited stories
Collect tips (7% processing fee)
Enter free Challenges
Earn Creator Bonuses
Withdraw earnings at $35 minimum
Vocal+
Everything in Free
Earn from reads (read earnings are exclusive to Vocal+)
Lower tip fee: 2.9% instead of 7%
Offer Exclusive Stories to paid subscribers
Enter all Challenges, including Vocal+-exclusive and Weekly Challenges
Withdraw earnings at $20 minimum
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First access to new features
Which one is right for you?
If you're just starting out - write your first few stories on the free plan. See how you like the platform, grow your audience, and upgrade when you're ready to earn from reads and offer Exclusive Stories.
If you're publishing consistently and building a real readership - Vocal+ unlocks read earnings, paid subscriptions through Exclusive Stories, lower tip fees, and more Challenges.
To get started, create a free account here, or go straight to Vocal+.