Start free for everyday private communication, upgrade to Premium for higher limits and advanced tools, or discuss a dedicated organization deployment.
Same plans as in the app — yearly saves 33%, or own Premium forever with Lifetime.
Private communication with practical starter limits
Higher limits, more Hats, and advanced privacy tools
Secure collaboration for teams and small groups
Dedicated deployment and tailored security controls
Core messaging is free. Premium gives supported accounts more capacity. Limits and purchase options are confirmed in the app.
Your first Resident Hat is free. Premium lets you purchase additional permanent HAT-IDs.
Learn More →Free users get 1 GhostFrame per day. Premium removes the daily limit entirely.
Learn More →Free users get 1 EchoDrop per day. Premium removes the daily limit entirely.
Learn More →Keep hats alive for up to 30 days instead of 24 hours.
Learn More →Create up to 5 memorable Phrase IDs per hat and 50 disposable hats per month — friends connect with a phrase instead of a Hat ID.
Learn More →No monthly limit on encrypted drops.
Learn More →Run 20 active secure channels at once. Stay connected everywhere.
Learn More →City of Hats Premium gives you the power, flexibility, and privacy you need to stay secure in a connected world.
City of Hats is free to use. Premium raises selected limits and adds capabilities. Review current plan details and purchase terms in the app.
| Feature | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| 🎩Disposable Hats | 3 / month | 50 / month |
| 💬Phrase IDs per Hat | 1 (free) | Up to 5 per hat |
| 🕐Hat Duration | 24 hours | Up to 30 days |
| 🏠Resident Hats | 1 (free) | Purchase more |
| 🖼️GhostFrame | 1 / day | Unlimited |
| 🔊EchoDrop | 1 / day | Unlimited |
| 💀Dead Drops | 5 / month | Unlimited |
| 📡Concurrent Channels | 3 | 20 |
| 🔒Channel Seal | See app availability | See app availability |
| 📎Files Per Drop | 1 | 5 |
| 📜Certified Send | 1 / day | Unlimited |
| 📅Create Events | — | ✓ |
| ✅Official Hat ID | — | ✓ |
| 📍GeoLock | Location-based access | Location-based access |
| 📢Broadcast Message | — | ✓ |
| 👥Private Groups | 1 group / 10 members | Unlimited |
Additional tools for power users and organizations.
Register memorable phrases like "the grass is green" so contacts start a secure channel without typing your Hat ID. Up to 5 per hat on Premium.
5 per HatAttach up to 5 encrypted files per dead drop.
5 FilesSupported PDF sharing with proof of access. Review applicable plan limits in the app.
No LimitsCreate private events with supported registration controls. Event data has separate privacy boundaries.
Premium OnlyOrganization identities are configured separately. Confirm availability and identity checks with our team.
Premium OnlyChoose an approved area for supported content to be opened. Location checks depend on the app and service.
Location controlBroadcast to all contacts and unlimited private groups.
PremiumUnlimited GhostFrame and EchoDrop, 50 disposable hats per month (up to 30-day duration), up to 5 Phrase IDs per hat, unlimited dead drops, 20 concurrent channels, and the ability to buy more Resident Hats.
$39.99/year ($3.33/mo), $4.99/month, or $149 Lifetime (one-time). Yearly saves 33%. Bitcoin, Lightning, and Monero are accepted in the app.
Yes. Free includes 3 disposable hats/month, 1 GhostFrame and 1 EchoDrop per day, 5 dead drops/month, 3 channels, and one free Resident Hat. Core encryption works on both plans.
Phrase IDs are memorable aliases for your Hat — e.g. two or more words friends can type to open a secure channel instead of a HAT- code. Premium includes up to 5 per hat.
Yes. New subscribers get a 7-day free trial on yearly plans. You are not charged today; after 7 days it renews at $39.99/year unless you cancel in Settings.
7-day free trial · Card or crypto · Cancel anytime
