For years, mainstream social media companies have thrived on the promise of being “free” to use – but users have always paid with their data and attention. Every like, share, and scroll feeds into algorithms that track behavior, serving up targeted ads that generate revenue for these platforms. Instead of charging money, mainstream social networks have built billion-dollar businesses by monetizing user engagement and personal information. Now, with ad revenues under pressure, they’re offering a new deal: pay with cash instead of your data—through subscriptions that promise fewer ads and extra perks.

Sharesome is a startup dedicated to building a sex-positive social media platform. While we provide a judgment-free space for sexuality and self-expression, we can’t change the fundamental business model—running a platform requires servers, employees, and resources. At the same time, we see value in giving sex workers, who are often banned from mainstream advertising, a space to promote their work. Unlike other platforms, our users aren’t here for fashion trends or food blogs—they’re open to the kind of ads we allow. And since mainstream brands don’t consider us “brand-safe” anyway, we won’t be running their ads. That said, we still believe in giving our users a choice: pay with attention or pay with cash!

So, if you find yourself complaining about too many ads on social media—including Sharesome—here’s an overview of the subscription options available across different platforms.

Offered by Meta Platforms for Facebook and Instagram users, this subscription provides enhanced account protection and direct customer support.
Price: $11.99/month (web); $14.99/month (iOS, Android)
Features: Blue verification badge, exclusive stickers on Stories and Reels, proactive account protection, direct account support.

Formerly known as Twitter Blue, X Premium offers users additional functionalities such as extended post lengths and reduced ads.
Price: Three tiers: Basic at $3/month; Premium at $8/month; Premium+ at $22/month
Features: Basic: Edit posts, longer posts (up to 25,000 characters), longer video uploads, text formatting, bookmark folders, reader mode, custom app icons, prioritized replies. Premium: All Basic features plus ad revenue sharing, creator subscriptions, access to Media Studio and X Pro, AI chatbot (Grok), reduced ads (50%), verification checkmark. Premium+: All Premium features plus an ad-free experience, highest reply prioritization.

Snapchat’s subscription service offers users exclusive features and early access to new functionalities.
Price: $3.99/month or $29.99/year
Features: Story re-watch indicator, custom app icons, Snapchat+ badge, priority story replies, exclusive Bitmoji backgrounds.

Reddit’s subscription service provides an ad-free experience and other perks.
Price: $5.99/month or $49.99/year
Features: Ad-free browsing, access to r/lounge (an exclusive community for Premium members), 700 Reddit Coins per month to award exceptional content, exclusive avatar gear, custom app icons.

Tumblr’s upgraded subscription service offers an enhanced experience with additional perks.
Price: $6.99/month or $69.99/year
Features: Ad-free browsing, one complimentary post Blaze per month (to boost content visibility), one complimentary item from TumblrMart per month, increased posting and liking limits, early access to experimental features like Communities and Patio.

Our premium subscription service offers users additional features and benefits.
Price: $12.99/month or $99.99/year
Features: 1,000/10,000 FREE Flame Credits per month/year, algorithm boost, save posts, ad-free browsing, special Premium badge, send pictures/videos in chats, Stories, exclusive awards, advanced post stats, enhanced analytics, priority support, profile visitors, highlighted comments, and additional benefits for Sharesome AI!