Pricing
Get early access before
public pricing increases.
A one-time purchase for creators, authors, podcasters, and publishers who want a smoother way to turn books and scripts into production-ready audiobook and podcast projects. No monthly subscription. No recurring SaaS fee. Download it, use it, and keep the version you purchased.
One-time purchase
Use the version you buy, forever
12 months of included updates
30-day money-back guarantee
Best early price
Available now
Private Beta
For early adopters who want access now and are comfortable using a product that is still improving.
$79
USD · One-time payment
Get Private Beta Access
Private Beta pricing is the lowest available price, for early users helping shape the final release.
Included
- Downloadable desktop tool
- Use the version you buy, forever
- Import EPUB, DOCX, Google Docs, and text
- Chapter & section parsing
- Audiobook + podcast project workflows
- Production-oriented export
- 12 months of included updates
- Early access to new improvements
- Commercial use for your own projects
Best for
Indie authors
Podcasters
Early-stage publishers
Beta-friendly creators
Coming next
Coming next
Founder Launch
For early customers who want the more polished launch version at a discounted founder price.
$149
USD · One-time payment
Join the Founder Launch List
Founder Launch pricing rewards early adopters before the product moves to its standard public price.
Included
- Everything in Private Beta
- Polished onboarding & setup experience
- Improved import & parsing workflow
- Production-ready export structure
- Improved project management
- 12 months of included updates
- Commercial use for your own projects
Best for
Serious indie authors
Pro podcasters
Repeat producers
Small publishers
Future standard
Future standard price
Public Release
The main long-term price for the full public version. Most users will buy at this tier.
$199
USD · One-time payment
View Public Release Details
The public release becomes the standard version after the Beta and Founder Launch periods end.
Included
- Everything in Founder Launch
- Full public release experience
- Stable, production-proven workflow
- Full documentation & user guidance
- 12 months of included updates
- Commercial use for your own projects
Best for
Authors
Podcasters
Publishers
Agencies & freelancers
Educators
Future major version releases (V2, V3, …) will be optional paid upgrades, discounted for existing owners. Your V1 license keeps working forever.
Purchase
One-time payment. No subscription.
Use
The version you buy, forever.
Updates
12 months included. Future V2/V3 are paid upgrades.
Commercial use
Allowed for your own projects. No resale or redistribution.
Devices
Up to 2 machines per license.
Refund
30-day money-back guarantee. No questions.
FAQ
Common questions.
No. This is a one-time purchase. You can continue using the version you bought for as long as you want, with no monthly fees.
You can keep using the version you bought, with no time limit. Your 12 months of included updates simply ends. A future V2 may be offered as an optional paid upgrade.
Beta users get the lowest planned price because they buy early, use the product while it is still improving, and help shape the final release through their feedback.
Yes. The current Beta price is temporary. The planned pricing path is Private Beta ($79) → Founder Launch ($149) → Public Release ($199). Once the Beta and Founder periods end, the Public Release price becomes the only option.
Yes. You can use Phonara Studio for your own commercial audiobook, podcast, publishing, or client production work. The license does not allow resale, redistribution, or repackaging of the software itself.
Yes. You can keep using the version you purchased, forever. Beta buyers may also continue to receive updates during their included 12-month update period.
The workflow is built around common book and script formats, including EPUB, DOCX, Google Docs, and plain text. See the system requirements for the runtime side.
No. The product is a workflow and production tool. It may work alongside open-source components, but the value being sold is the user interface, workflow, organization, production process, and export experience.