Get the App
Secure Drop
Anonymous · Encrypted · No login required
Your message is sealed and anonymous. We cannot identify you. No account or login is needed.
Your message
Max 3 files, 10 MB each
Secure Channel
Anonymous · Bidirectional · Encrypted
Start an anonymous conversation. You'll receive a thread code to check for replies later.
Your message
Max 3 files, 10 MB each
Thread Code
Enter your thread code above to check for replies.
Pricing Plans

Simple Pricing for Complete Privacy

Start free for basic everyday chat, upgrade to Premium for unlimited secure features, or deploy dedicated Enterprise servers.

Free

Basic anonymous communications

$0
Free forever
  • 1 Resident Hat (free permanent identity)
  • 1 Phrase ID per Hat
  • 3 Disposable Hats per month
  • 24-hour Hat duration
  • 1 GhostFrame & 1 EchoDrop per day
  • 5 Dead Drops per month (1 file limit)
  • 3 Concurrent secure channels
Get Started

No registration or credit card required.

Card · BTC · Lightning · Monero

Everything in the app

The same feature list you see when upgrading inside City of Hats.

Multiple Resident Hats

Your first Resident Hat is free. Premium lets you purchase additional permanent HAT-IDs.

Unlimited GhostFrame

Free users get 1 GhostFrame per day. Premium removes the daily limit entirely.

Unlimited EchoDrop

Free users get 1 EchoDrop per day. Premium removes the daily limit entirely.

Extended Hat Duration

Keep hats alive for up to 30 days instead of 24 hours.

50 Hats & 5 Phrase IDs per Hat

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.

Unlimited Dead Drops

No monthly limit on encrypted drops.

20 Concurrent Channels

Run 20 active secure channels at once. Stay connected everywhere.

Built for Privacy. Designed for Trust.

City of Hats Premium gives you the power, flexibility, and privacy you need to stay secure in a connected world.

Privacy by Design Built for anonymity
No Personal Data No KYC, No tracking
Secure & Encrypted Military-grade security
Trusted by Users Worldwide community

Free vs Premium

City of Hats is free to use. Premium removes limits and unlocks the full platform.

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
Enterprise Only
📎 Files Per Drop
1 5
📜 Certified Send
1 / day Unlimited
📅 Create Events
Official Hat ID
📍 GeoLock
GPS only GPS + Telecom
📢 Broadcast Message
👥 Private Groups
1 group / 10 members Unlimited

More premium benefits

Additional tools for power users and organizations.

💬

Phrase IDs

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 Hat
📜

5 Files Per Drop

Attach up to 5 encrypted files per dead drop.

5 Files
📅

Unlimited Certified Send

Cryptographic proof of delivery with unlimited sends.

No Limits

Create Events

Private encrypted events with anonymous RSVPs.

Premium Only
📍

Official Hat ID

Verified identity for your organization or brand.

Premium Only
📢

Advanced GeoLock

GPS plus telecom triangulation and regional targeting.

GPS + Telecom
👥

Broadcast & Groups

Broadcast to all contacts and unlimited private groups.

Premium

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I get with Premium?
Unlimited 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.
How much does Premium cost?
$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.
Can I use City of Hats for free?
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.
What are Phrase IDs?
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.
Is there a free trial?
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.

City of Hats Premium

7-day free trial · Card or crypto · Cancel anytime

Get Premium in the App →