Comparison · facts checked 2026-10-14
VoiceHug vs Starcard
Starcard is the product closest to VoiceHug: both collect voice messages from a group through a link, with no app or account. They differ in what the recipient gets. Starcard shows each voice as a star in a night sky to open one at a time; VoiceHug mixes them into one recording.
Side by side
| Feature | VoiceHug | Starcard |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Voice messages, mixed into one audio file | Voice messages shown as stars in a night sky, opened one by one |
| Price | Free for up to 6 people (you + 5). $9.99 once for any larger group. | $9.99 one-time. No free plan. |
| Contributors | Record in the browser from a link, or send a WhatsApp voice note. No account, no app, no camera. | Record in the browser from a link or email; no account or app |
| Message length | Up to 5 minutes each | Up to 3 minutes each |
| What the recipient gets | One MP3 with a chapter for each voice, and a gift page that plays it | A link to the starry sky of messages |
| Group size | Unlimited on the $9.99 plan | Up to 25 voices |
Starcard details from starcard.gift, checked 2026-10-14. Prices change; check their site before you decide.
Choose Starcard if
- You like the idea of the recipient opening each message separately, like letters.
- The visual of a night sky suits the occasion.
Choose VoiceHug if
- More than 25 people are taking part.
- Six people or fewer: VoiceHug is free.
- You want one file to keep, play in the car or forward. A VoiceHug is an MP3 with a chapter for each voice.
- People would rather send a WhatsApp voice note.
- Messages may run longer than 3 minutes (VoiceHug allows 5).
Moving a Starcard group to VoiceHug
Start a VoiceHug and record your own message first, so people hear how it sounds.
Post the invite link in the same group chat, email thread or Slack channel you were going to use. People record from the link or send a WhatsApp voice note.
You see who has recorded and can remind anyone invited by email. When you are ready, VoiceHug mixes every message into one MP3 and gives you a gift page to send.
Questions
- Can the recipient skip to one person in a VoiceHug?
- Yes. Each voice is a chapter: the gift page lists them by name, and the MP3 carries the chapters for players that show them.
- How much does VoiceHug cost?
- Free for the organizer plus up to 5 contributors. For larger groups it is a one-time $9.99, with no limit on contributors and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Contributors never pay.
Try it with your group
Free for you and up to five others. Record your own message first, then share one link.
Start a VoiceHug