Swell Audio Creator Program
Someone makes money every time you post online. On Swell that can be you.
Swell Audio Creator Program
Someone makes money every time you post online. On Swell that can be you.
Get paid for telling your stories.
Audio Subscriptions
Choose from 3 simple subscription tiers for your content - $0.99/mo, $1.99/mo and $4.99/mo in the US (we offer pricing tiers in multiple currencies). Swell retains 20%, and you receive the remainder after transaction fees/taxes.
Simple to create, exclusive audio content
Invite your fans and supporters to subscribe or unlock. Use the Swell app or Swellcast.com to quickly and easily share your thoughts and ideas in your own voice.
Subscribers can talk to you and each other
Swell's unique audio reply feature makes your Swellcast interactive and helps you build a more engaged subscriber community.
Unlock Swells
Unlock Swells introduces a whole new level of flexibility, catering specifically to audiences who prefer one-time purchases over monthly subscriptions. Choose from 3 payment tiers - Unlock Swells are available for 90 days after purchase. Users who have subscribed to your Premium Swellcast will receive automatic access to your Unlock Swells.
Make the creator economy work for you
To generate $50,000/year in revenue on different platforms, you need —
If you have millions of fans and followers, any ad-based platform can work for you.
If you have good content but a smaller fan base, Swell subscription model can work for you.
How do I grow my paid audience?
While the Swell Audio Creator Program provides a flexible approach for creators to monetize their content on Swell, it is ultimately up to you to spread the word! Reach out to your own fans, followers, friends, professional network, social connections and anyone else you can think of who might be interested in your content. In other words, actively market your Swellcast to grow your paid audience!
Create. Market. Monetize. Swell makes it easy.
Anyone can be a Creator
Just as camera phones made it possible for everyone to be a photographer, Swell makes it possible for everyone to be a storyteller. Just talk on the Swell app or on Swellcast.com. Anytime. Anywhere. It’s that simple.
The Creator Program Premium Hub
Swell is here to help! From auto-generated social videos to Canva templates, Swell provides best practices, tools and tips for marketing your Swellcast.
Don't give away your content and expertise for free
Join the Swell Audio Creator Program today and launch paid subscription for your content.
Start your monetization journey
Apply Now
Apply to the Swell Audio Creator Program. The program is free to join. We will email you details and application form for the program.
Start your Swellcast
If you have not done so already, download the app and start your Swellcast.
Premium Approval
Once approved, your Swellcast will be converted to a Premium Swellcast at a monthly price selected by you. You can then post premium audio content that only paying subscribers can listen to.
Start Earning
Invite your fans and followers to subscribe or unlock your premium content and start getting paid as your paid audience grows. See the Swell Audio Creator Program Agreement for details..
Apply Now
Apply to the Swell Audio Creator Program. The program is free to join. We will email you details and application form for the program.
Start your Swellcast
If you have not done so already, download the app and start your Swellcast.
Premium Approval
Once approved, your Swellcast will be converted to a Premium Swellcast at a monthly price selected by you. You can then post premium audio content that only paying subscribers can listen to.
Start Earning
Invite your fans and followers to subscribe or unlock your premium content and start getting paid as your paid audience grows. See the Swell Audio Creator Program Agreement for details..
Why Swell
Only audio-native subscription platform
Optimized for voice content and conversations. Audio is not an afterthought for us!
Subscribers can listen, and talk
Foster authentic voice based engagement (not text comment threads!), building loyal subscriber communities.
Host interviews and co-create
Swell makes it a breeze to interview busy people asynchronously via the app, using the Q&A feature.
Storytelling made easy
Swell provides prompts to inspire your storytelling. You can use unique storytelling pages and special daily prompts to easily tell your stories. Just visit the talk tab in the Swell app, or Swellcast.com.
Testimonials
App Store Rating
4.8/5 stars
Nina Gregory, Journalist (formerly NPR and Clubhouse)
"Podcasters and audio creators have long looked for a simple way to monetize their expertise, talents and voice. With the Swell Audio Creator Program, it's finally here!"
Christine Grimm, Coach and Founder
"As a coach, I am really excited about audio subscriptions. I already enjoy Swellcasting as a very convenient way to share advice and tips with my listeners. Now, with a premium Swellcast, I will be able to offer more value and provide differentiated content to my paying subscribers."
"Swell combines an audio-first social experience that reduces screen time, brings people together and encourages thoughtful conversations."