Transparent Pricing. No Hidden Fees.
All features included at every tier. Just pay for the capacity you need.
Access to tools
Bedroom
For bedroom producers, solo artists, and bands just starting their journey (0-10K monthly listeners)
- Team Members:5
- Fan Database:2,500
- Smart Links/Month:1,000
- Emails/Month:10,000
- Analytics Retention:1 year
- Support:Email (48hr)
- Merch Transaction Fee:12%
Rising
For growing artists ready to scale (10-50K monthly listeners)
- Team Members:10
- Fan Database:5,000
- Smart Links/Month:5,000
- Emails/Month:10,000
- Analytics Retention:3 years
- Support:Priority (24hr)
- Merch Transaction Fee:10%
Breakout
For established artists ready for aggressive growth (50K+ monthly listeners)
- Team Members:Unlimited
- Fan Database:10,000
- Smart Links/Month:25,000
- Emails/Month:10,000
- Analytics Retention:Lifetime
- Support:Priority (24hr)
- Merch Transaction Fee:6%
Free
$0 forever – For artists just discovering barely
Detailed Comparison
Every feature, every tier
| Feature | Free $0/mo | Bedroom $30/mo | Rising $90/mo | Breakout $300/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Members | 1 | 5 | 10 | Unlimited |
| Fan Database | 1,000 | 2,500 | 5,000 | 10,000 |
| Smart Links/Month | 50 | 1,000 | 5,000 | 25,000 |
| Emails/Month | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Analytics Retention | 30 days | 1 year | 3 years | Lifetime |
| Support | Community | Email (48hr) | Priority (24hr) | Priority (24hr) |
| Merch Transaction Fee | 15% | 12% | 10% | 6% |
| Custom Branding | ||||
| API Access | ||||
| A/B Testing | ||||
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Tool Stack Cost Calculator
See How Much You're Overpaying
Common Tool Stack:
- Linkfire Pro:$27/month
- ConvertKit:$50/month
- Squarespace:$36/month
- Basic Analytics:$20/month
- Total:$133/month
barely.ai Rising Tier:
- Everything included:$79/month
- You Save:$54/month ($648/year)
FAQs
Common questions answered
Can I change plans anytime?
Yes! You can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time. When upgrading, you'll be charged the prorated difference. When downgrading, you'll receive account credit.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards, debit cards, and bank transfers for annual plans. All payments are processed securely through Stripe.
Is there a setup fee?
No setup fees ever. Start free, upgrade when you're ready. Cancel anytime with no penalties.
What happens if I exceed my limits?
We'll notify you when you're approaching limits and help you upgrade to the right plan. We never cut off service unexpectedly.
Do you offer discounts for nonprofits?
Yes! We offer 30% off for registered nonprofit organizations supporting musicians. Contact us for details.
Can I self-host barely.ai?
Yes! As an open-source platform, you can self-host barely.ai. Check our documentation for setup guides.
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Rising+ tiers will include AI features for campaign optimization, content suggestions, and predictive analytics. All current features remain the same - AI is pure addition.
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