Why hello.fan is our pick
- You set your own per-minute price for video, voice and chat, from 50 to 5,000 credits a minute.
- Fans pay per started 15 seconds, only while you're both connected. Ringing is free.
- You keep up to 70%: 60% of what fans pay, or 70% with a linked store.fan shop on a paid plan.
- Working hours switch you online and offline automatically, and booked sessions are paid up front.
- Payouts go to your bank through Stripe from $100, after a quick ID check.
What makes hello.fan the best platform for paid video calls?
A common way to charge for a video call is to stitch together a calendar, a video app and a payment link, then hope the call ends on time. hello.fan puts the call and the meter in one place. A fan opens your page, taps call, and pays only while you are both connected.
You set a separate per-minute price for video, voice and chat, anywhere from 50 to 5,000 credits a minute. Video is priced at or above voice, and voice at or above chat. Chat can even be free, which gives new fans an easy way to say hello before they pay for time on camera.
- Billing is per started 15 seconds, so no one pays for a full minute they didn't use.
- Ringing is free for the fan.
- You keep up to 70% of what fans pay.
We make hello.fan, so we're not neutral, but we've tried to be clear below about when another kind of tool fits better. The full creator walkthrough is on hello.fan for creators.
How do you get paid for video calls on hello.fan?
Fans buy credits, and 100 credits equal $1. While you talk, the fan pays at your per-minute price. You keep 60% of what fans pay, or 70% when your hello.fan page is linked to a store.fan shop on a paid plan.
Payouts go to your bank through Stripe once you reach $100, after a quick ID check. Each earning is ready 14 days after it is made, so money from a call you take today is ready to pay out two weeks later.
You don't have to watch your phone all day. Set working hours, and hello.fan switches you online and offline automatically. Fans who heart you get an alert when you come online. Booked sessions inside your hours are paid up front, and weekly sessions repeat at the same time every week for your regulars.
Ready to start? See how hello.fan works for creators or open your creator page.
How should you price a per-minute video call?
Start with what an hour of your focused time is worth to you, then divide by 60. For example, if you want an hour on video to bring in $60 from the fan, that's $1 a minute, or 100 credits. Price voice and chat at or below that.
A few pricing patterns to consider:
- Easy first step. Free or low-cost chat, a middle price for voice and your top price for video.
- Specialist rate. Consultants, designers and other experts can price toward the top of the range, which goes up to 5,000 credits, or $50, a minute.
- Short and frequent. A lower rate suits quick five-minute check-ins, since billing is per started 15 seconds rather than per hour.
Your share comes out of the fan's price. In the same example, a $1-a-minute call earns you 60 cents a minute, or 70 cents with a linked store.fan shop on a paid plan. If you coach or advise for a living, our guide for coaches covers session pricing too.
Is it safe to take paid video calls with fans?
When people you haven't met can call you, privacy comes first. On hello.fan nothing is recorded, your phone number stays private, and block and report are built into every call. The platform is 18+ only and has no adult content, ever, so calls stay on the kind of conversation you signed up for.
You also decide when you're reachable. Your working hours set when you appear online. Outside them, fans can still reach out in two light ways:
- Icebreaker: a one-line hello for 10 credits, with one reply from you.
- Super Hello: a gift with a private note, also with one reply.
For a bit of camera polish without extra apps, there are 21 free camera filters. The Android app rings like a phone call; the iOS app is on its way. Read the details on hello.fan safety.
How to get started
- Create your creator page. Sign up as a creator on hello.fan and set up the page fans will call you from.
- Set prices and hours. Choose per-minute prices for video, voice and chat, then set the working hours when you want to be online.
- Share your link. Post your hello.fan link where your audience already is so they can heart you and call when you're online.
When does something else fit better?
Fits better when Better when every session is a fixed-length meeting at a flat fee and you're happy managing three separate tools.
What it misses There's no per-minute meter, so short calls and overruns all need manual handling.
Fits better when Better when you'd rather record personal shout-outs on your own schedule than be live with anyone.
What it misses There's no live back-and-forth, so fans can't ask a follow-up question or have a real conversation.
Fits better when Fine for casual replies to friends and followers when you don't plan to charge for your time.
What it misses Nothing is billed, so the hours you spend talking to fans earn you nothing.
Frequently asked questions
How much can I charge for a video call on hello.fan?
You set your own per-minute price, from 50 to 5,000 credits a minute, which is $0.50 to $50 at 100 credits to the dollar. Your video price must be at or above your voice price, and voice at or above chat.
Do fans pay while the call is ringing?
No. Ringing is free. Fans pay per started 15 seconds, and only while both of you are connected, so a call that never connects costs nothing and the meter stops when either of you hangs up.
When do I get my money?
Each earning is ready 14 days after it is made. Once your ready balance reaches $100, you can be paid out to your bank through Stripe, after a quick ID check.
Are my calls recorded?
No. Nothing is recorded on hello.fan, and your phone number stays private. Every call has block and report built in, so you can end and flag anything that crosses a line.
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