Pricing

Priced for independent reporters

A small monthly base plus usage when you are actually drafting and publishing stories. All usage is metered and shown.

Free

Try the whole pipeline.

$0/ forever
  • Generous fair-use allowance
  • Unlimited story generations
  • Unlimited journalism checks
  • Unlimited re-drafts
  • Up to 3 published stories per month
  • Your own masthead

We'll give you plenty of notice before you hit your limit.

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Founding Reporter

Lifetime rate. Locked forever, even as we add features.

$3/ month + usage

Pay only for what you use beyond the base. Transparent metering.

  • Everything in Free, plus:
  • Generous fair-use allowance
  • Up to 10 published stories per month
  • Your own masthead
  • Distribution to Facebook, Instagram, X, Substack, WhatsApp
  • Price locked for life

When they're gone, new reporters pay standard pricing. Founding members keep $3/mo forever.

Reporter Pro

For reporters going all-in on their patch.

$9/ month + usage

Higher base, generous allowances, priority support.

  • Everything in Founding Reporter, plus:
  • Fair use up to 100 stories per month
  • Free distribution through SEO, GEO & media partners
  • Custom domain (coming soon)
How we compare

The cheapest serious option for indie newsrooms.

PlatformStarts atBuilt for news?
Suru (Founding Reporter)$3/mo + usageYes — capture to publish
Suru (Reporter Pro)$9/mo + usageYes — capture to publish
WordPress.com Personal€4/moGeneric blog
Ghost Starter$15/moNewsletter-first
Substack10% of revenueNewsletter-first

Comparison prices accurate as of May 2026. Suru is the only platform on this list with on-the-ground audio capture, AI drafting, and a journalism quality check built in.

FAQ

How does usage-based pricing work?
Your base covers the platform — your masthead, feed, hosting, storage. On top of that, you pay only for what you actually use: audio transcribed, drafts generated, Journo Checks run, redrafts. Every action is metered and shown in your dashboard so there are no surprises at the end of the month.
Can I switch from Free to paid later?
Yes — anytime. Your stories, drafts and publication name come with you.
What if I publish more than 100 stories a month on Reporter Pro?
We'll get in touch. There's no hard cutoff — it's a fair-use line to keep platform costs sane. Real reporters publishing real stories won't hit it.
Why this pricing model?
Suru should be as low cost as possible, or free when you're just using it lightly.

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