Pay by the story, or read it all.
No subscription required. Unlock a single story or post a single signal for 50 cents, or become a member for everything.
Unlock any single story past the paywall, no membership needed. Open a locked story and tap Unlock this story. It stays unlocked on your account.
Browse the feedPublish a single signal without a plan. Every post carries your byline, and when a newsroom licenses your story, you get paid.
Submit a signalRead every full story and pattern report, and post up to 15 signals a month included (then $0.50 each).
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Common questions
No. Any story can be unlocked on its own for $0.50. Open a locked story and tap Unlock this story. It stays open on your account for good.
Every full story and pattern report across your city, plus 15 signal submissions a month. After 15, each additional post is $0.50.
Members get 15 posts a month included. Without a membership, a single signal is $0.50, which also keeps the feed free of spam.
Yes. When a partner newsroom licenses your story, you are paid, with your byline on it. Reporting here can become income, not just a hobby.
Are you a newsroom? See the partner program for licensing and hiring, or the Academy if you want to be trained as a reporter.
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